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03, 2023

How Can a Motorcycle Helmet Affect Your Motorcycle Accident Case?

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March 8, 2023
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Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle riders face a choice when they get on their bikes of whether to wear a helmet. Motorcycle helmet requirements vary from state to state, and some states require all motorcyclists to wear helmets at all times, though not every motorcycle rider complies. Other states leave it up to the [...]

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02, 2023

Unqualified Truck Drivers Cause Terrible Accidents

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February 22, 2023
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Truck Accidents

When you are driving on the highway or local roads, you must take it on faith that the person behind the wheel of the truck ahead of you is well-trained and knows what they are doing. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Inexperienced and poorly trained truck drivers can [...]

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02, 2023

How to Choose a Criminal Defense Lawyer

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February 13, 2023
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Criminal Defense

If you have experienced an arrest or you learn that law enforcement is investigating you, hiring an experienced attorney is an absolute must. The questions should not be whether you need a lawyer but who you should hire and how to hire the best lawyer for your case. A criminal [...]

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02, 2023

Causes of Truck Accidents

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February 10, 2023
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Truck Accidents

You need to prove that the truck driver was responsible for your injuries to obtain financial compensation after you have suffered an injury in a truck accident. There are some instances in which the truck driver makes a simple mistake that can cause a severe accident. Other times, something even [...]

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02, 2023

The Dangers Posed by Truck Driver Fatigue

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February 6, 2023
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Truck Accidents

There are large tractor-trailers on the road all day and night. Since truck drivers have a limited amount of time that they can drive, they are looking to maximize their time to stay on schedule. Often, trucking companies might even pressure drivers to drive longer than they should so they [...]

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02, 2023

What Makes Commercial Truck Accidents so Dangerous?

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February 3, 2023
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Truck Accidents

Accidents involving commercial trucks pose a substantial risk to the victims. Under U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) regulations, the heaviest commercial trucks weigh 80,000 pounds, whereas smaller passenger vehicles generally weigh a few thousand pounds. This weight discrepancy means that when a commercial truck strikes another vehicle, passengers in the [...]

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02, 2023

Car Accident Lawsuit Process

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February 1, 2023
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Car Accidents

Following a car accident, the victim must determine how to seek compensation for their damages. A lawsuit is one potential way to seek money, and you may want to know what the lawsuit process entails. Steps in the Legal Process for a Car Accident Lawsuit A car accident attorney will [...]

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01, 2023

What Is a Trucking Company’s Responsibility to Keep Their Trucks Safe?

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January 18, 2023
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Truck Accidents

Trucking companies should always do all they can to ensure they put safe vehicles on the road. Unfortunately, dangerous trucks and drivers make it onto our highways, often resulting in serious or fatal crashes. Hundreds of thousands of commercial vehicles crash yearly in the U.S., many of which have tragic [...]

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01, 2023

What Can I Sue for in a Truck Accident?

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January 16, 2023
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Truck Accidents

After a traffic accident, you may be overwhelmed with what to do next and how to get compensation. Truck accidents are more complicated than typical accidents between two passenger vehicles. You may not even know what compensation you are entitled to after a truck accident. There are two challenges to [...]

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01, 2023

Rear-End Truck Accidents

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January 13, 2023
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Truck Accidents

Rear-end truck accidents are common accidents that happen in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, rear-end accidents account for 29 percent of traffic accidents that end in severe injuries or death. Everyone should know how rear-end truck accidents happen and what to do after getting [...]

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01, 2023

Questions to Ask When Hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney

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January 11, 2023
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Criminal Defense

Facing criminal charges puts your life in jeopardy. Your freedom, future, finances, and family are all at risk. Since so many rides on the outcome of your case, choosing the best criminal defense attorney for your situation is the first step to protecting yourself. Picking the right attorney starts with [...]

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01, 2023

How Long Does it Take to Settle a Semi Truck Accident?

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January 9, 2023
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Truck Accidents

Truck accidents can be devastating, and putting your life back together after the crash is overwhelming. Large insurance companies and defense attorneys may try to intimidate you into settling quickly or dropping your case. You may get exhausted by the idea of how long a civil case may take to [...]