Understanding Truck And Bus Accidents

Getting into a car accident can be both traumatic and confusing. However, when a commercial vehicle is involved, things grow even more complicated because there are usually more people involved. This is why there are a few things that you should know about such accidents to protect your rights as a driver. Why do commercial vehicle accidents happen? Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently conducted a study in which they looked at the top reasons for Read More +

Tips For Hiring A Lottery Lawyer When You Win Big

As a lottery winner, you may think that your biggest decision is “What should I buy first?” However, you should actually be saving as much of that money as possible to help you in the future. For this, you’ll want to get some legal advice. What is a lottery lawyer? As a lottery winner who’s won a lot of money, you’re faced with an overwhelming number of decisions that must be made prior to collecting the money. This is vital since every state has its Read More +

Why Estate Planning Is Vital

Many people spend more time planning other aspects of their life than they do with estate planning. While it may not be fun to think of who will inherit your assets when you’re gone, failure to do so means that your hard-earned property may not be divided in the way you like. Why should you engage in estate planning? There are many great benefits to planning your estate before your death. Some of these benefits include: The main benefit is that you get to choose Read More +

Tips To Help You Avoid Personal Injuries This Holiday Season

The holidays are an exciting time of year. There are many fun and memorable holiday activities to take part in. However, the holidays can also result in an increased number of car accidents, another type of personal injury mishap. How do accidents occur during the holiday season? Throughout the holiday season, the activities you engage in will change. You’ll find yourself doing things that you wouldn’t do throughout other times of the year. Unfortunately, these changes in routine may lead to a personal injury or Read More +

Negligent Driving In Car Accidents

Once you’re in a car accident, you’ll need to prove fault to insurance companies and lawyers alike. There are a few things you’ll need to understand here. What is negligence? As a driver, you’re responsible for using reasonable care to avoid injuring others. When you don’t, you’re liable for negligence. This is defined as any type of careless act that results in harm to another person. For instance, in a car accident, you’re negligent if you do something that you shouldn’t have done (e.g., speeding, Read More +

Reasons To Hire A Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

When you’re injured in a motorcycle accident you face debilitating injuries, high medical bills, and time away from work that results in lost wages. Although you may be tempted to handle the legal process yourself, there are several reasons why you should hire a motorcycle accident lawyer instead. Insurance Companies May Try to Blame You There are many times when insurance companies try to blame motorcyclists. Unfortunately, Florida’s “no-fault” auto insurance law doesn’t apply to motorcyclists. Therefore insurance companies can use this to deny you Read More +