Tractor-trailer and other commercial truck accidents cause some of the most catastrophic injuries. One of the most common causes of these accidents is fatigued truck drivers. In an effort to cut down on the incidents of fatigued driving truck accidents, the government has proposed a bill that would provide more areas for truck drivers to…
One of the most catastrophic injuries an accident victim can sustain is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Although there are many different types of incidents that can result in a TBI, one of the most common is vehicle accidents. When an accident victim losses consciousness or has an obvious wound or injury to their head…
If you were injured in a Virginia car accident that was caused by a negligent driver, a skilled car accident lawyer can help you secure the financial compensation the law says you are entitled to for your damages. Before you sign with a law firm, it is essential to do your due diligence and research…
While the terms “negligence” and “negligence per se” sound strikingly similar, they are, in fact, two very different legal theories that deal with very different burdens of proof. If you plan on filing a North Carolina personal injury claim, it is important to know what differentiates one from the other. Which burden of proof applies…
Last month, a U.S. appeals court tossed out Johnson & Johnson’s attempt to offload thousands of talcum powder cancer lawsuits into bankruptcy court. The company is named as a defendant in approximately 38,000 personal injury lawsuits. Only a handful of these cases have either gone to trial or resolved in settlements, costing the company more…