A deposition is not a conversation – Claimants should keep in mind that depositions are a question and answer session only. They should not engage in conversations and have the right to clarify with their attorney before answering. If you’ve filed a claim for compensation following a car crash, it may go to court. If …
When determining liability in a car-truck crash, all regulations need to be taken into account. When you have an accident with a commercial truck, things often get trickier than when cars crash. The problem is, with trucks, it’s not simply two drivers that are involved. It involves the drivers, as well as the owners of …
Thousands of drivers put themselves and others at risk by using their cell phones while driving. Do you use your phone while driving? If so, you are among the thousands of drivers who also indulge in this dangerous habit. Zendrive, a company that is dedicated to improving driver safety, conducted an in depth study consisting …
Intersection accidents are often severe and could have been prevented. Intersections are known as a breeding ground for car accidents. The Federal Highway Administration reports nearly 2.5 Million intersection accidents every year. Nearly 40 percent or 1 Million accidents are due to intersection collisions. Roughly 50 percent of these result in serious injuries whereas 20 …
What effect does a reckless driving charge on an injury claim in Missouri? In the United States, while some states clearly enlist driver behavior like speeding or passing an emergency vehicle as reckless driving, other states describe reckless driving as a deliberate disregard for traffic and safety rules and exhibiting driving behavior that proves to …
A recent study suggests that in one state that has legalized the drug, the instances of fatal crashes caused by impairment due to the drug have almost doubled. Decriminalization of possession of marijuana and legalization of medicinal and recreational use of marijuana in a number of states are causing a negative impact on road safety. …