Although there are many things that can go wrong when you get behind the wheel of a car in New Jersey, a fire is perhaps one of the most nightmarish scenarios imaginable. Many drivers have lost their lives or suffered serious burns after being trapped inside their vehicles while flames erupt around them. In many cases, drivers fall unconscious after impacts, leaving them unable to escape the blaze until it is too late. New technology seems to be making these fires exceedingly common throughout New...
Posted by Gabriel R. Lependorf on 11/11/2023
Insurance provides a safety net for countless injured motorists in California who suffer injuries and property damage each year, but what happens when it is not available? What happens when you get into an accident with a driver who does not even have insurance? Unfortunately, this situation is all too common among California motorists. However, the situation may still be salvageable, and a personal injury attorney can help you assess your legal options. Options for Victims after Collisions...
Posted by Miracle Law, APC on 11/06/2023
Modern technology brings a plethora of new advances and this includes developments in the automobiles we use every day. A relatively new technology we hear of more often are autonomous driving systems. Autonomous vehicles have the capacity to elevate safer roads, but they can also do more harm to our roadways when not operated in a responsible manner. When a person is hurt, the injured individual has the legal right to seek monetary compensation for any damages incurred. A well-established injury...
Posted by Matthew Knez on 01/17/2023
There are many accidents that can potentially lead to brain injuries. The brain is one of the most delicate parts of the body, and we rely heavily on this organ to think, feel, and move. Even a slight knock to the head can have serious consequences in the future, and the medical community now considers even mild concussions to be serious health concerns. If you want to avoid a number of notable issues, you should do everything you can to avoid these accidents. Of course, sometimes accidents...
Posted by Mary Alexander on 06/22/2021
Car accidents are among the top causes of injury in New York and throughout the US, but you might be surprised at the extent of the problem when you look at the local breakdown. According to New York State Department of Health statistics for New York County:Auto crash-related injuries rank sixth as a reason for hospitalization, with about 53 residents being admitted every month.Motor vehicle accident injuries also rank sixth as a reason individuals seek care in the emergency room, at 403 county...
Posted by Steven Mandel on 12/16/2020
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
Sadly, drunk driving is common in Virginia. According to the Centers for Disease Control, over 250 people die each year from drunk driving collisions. Thousands more suffer an injury when an impaired driver slams into their vehicle or strikes them while walking. Alarmingly, around 1.4% of people freely admit that they drive after having too much to drink—and the true number is probably even higher.Drunk driving is not only a crime in Virginia, but it is a civil wrong called a “tort.”...
Posted by Scott Barney on 12/04/2020
