People deserve to be able to walk safely down all public walkways and sidewalks. Regrettably, fatal traffic accidents involving pedestrians occur every single day. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration pedestrian injuries in a traffic accident occur every 7.5 minutes. The California Office of Traffic Safety reports that in 2018, there were 893 pedestrian fatalities across the State of California. If you have lost a loved one as a result of a fatal pedestrian accident,...
Posted by Mary Alexander on 04/23/2021
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reports that large truck accidents are a major concern in the United States. According to the agency, in 2019, there were over 162,000 traffic accidents involving large commercial trucks, including close to 13,000 collisions in the State of California alone. Large commercial truck accidents are responsible for the fatal and non-fatal injuries of thousands of people each year. When compared to other types of traffic accidents, truck accidents do...
Posted by Justin King on 04/20/2021
For the last year, COVID-19 has kept many businesses, amusement parks, and restaurants closed or limited. As states tightened restrictions and quarantine guidelines, these establishments reduced their capacity, operated on a limited basis or simply shuttered their doors. Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is being given across the country, many restaurant and business owners are eager to get back to work and resume a new normal.However, what happens if a guest or customer contracts COVID-19 while visiting...
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 03/25/2021
Driving during the winter in Northern Virginia can be hazardous, especially when there is an unexpected winter storm or sudden inclement weather that results in reduced visibility, sleet or snow, and icy roads. In many winter weather auto accidents, you can take steps ahead of time to avoid a serious collision. Although your own actions may not be able to entirely eradicate your risk of being involved in a winter weather car accident since another driver’s negligence can still cause...
Posted by Christie Leary on 12/16/2020
Panicking in the aftermath of a car accident is a normal reaction. After all, car accidents are scary and can lead to long-term harm in some cases. While keeping a calm head and frame of mind after a serious collision may feel impossible, doing so can serve you well in the long-run. As you navigate the car accident claims process, get your ducks in a row first by making a list of everything that you need to do. To help you in that process, here’s a list of six things to do after a car accident-- 1....
Posted by Walter Thomas on 12/04/2020
Sustaining serious injuries in a motor vehicle accident is devastating, and it is often difficult to think clearly at the scene of the accident. You may know for certain that another driver is at least partially at fault for the collision because that other driver ran a red light or a stop sign, or because the driver admitted to texting on his or her phone immediately before the crash. However, you might also be concerned about your own liability in the accident, and you might be unsure about...
Posted by Mark Vrana on 12/04/2020
The civil law system exists in Virginia to make sure accident victims are made “whole.” Put simply, a motorist who is harmed through no fault of their own should not suffer financially because of the accident. Instead, the driver who is to blame should bear the financial burden. For this reason, our clients can often receive compensation for medical care, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering following a Virginia car accident.Unfortunately, not every accident victim receives...
Posted by William Breit on 12/04/2020
When a motor vehicle collides with a cyclist, the results are usually catastrophic as the cyclist has little to no protection from the rugged exterior of an automobile. Across the nation, there has been a steady increase of bike accident fatalities since 2009. Unquestionably, bicyclists are at serious risk of devastating injuries when they collide with a vehicle. In the State of California, if you were injured in an accident that was caused as a result of a careless driver, you may be entitled...
Posted by Justin King on 11/10/2020
The current COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lives of Iowa residents in numerous ways, as most of us are encouraged to implement social distancing, refrain from going into work if possible, and to avoid unnecessary travel. These closures, interruptions, and cancellations, however, could have more than just an impact on our day-to-day lives. Some people, for instance, may be concerned over the effect of the current pandemic on a wide range of legal claims, including car accident claims and other...
Posted by Walter Thomas on 07/27/2020
