In a personal injury case, the burden of proof rests with the plaintiff. This means they must present strong evidence that proves another person’s negligence caused their injuries and other damages. Sadly, evidence can be destroyed, tampered with, or even lost as time goes on, which is why it is vital to take steps to…
Pregnancy is supposed to be a time of joy and anticipation. Unfortunately, a study conducted by the University of Michigan shows that an average of 170,000 pregnant women are involved in motor vehicle accidents every year. For those who are expecting, car accident injuries can be particularly catastrophic. If the collision was caused by another…
Since motorcycles are not surrounded by steel cages like passenger vehicles, it comes as no surprise that accidents involving motorcycles tend to produce injuries that are far more serious. In addition to this, motorcycles are much smaller and lighter than other types of vehicles, which means other drivers are less likely to notice them and…
The legal concept of duty of care in a car accident is directly connected to liability. Every driver has a duty of care to not cause harm to others on the roadway. Regrettably, not every driver upholds this duty, which leads to about 6 million car accidents every year nationwide. If you suffered serious personal…
A recent article published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals that 80% of car accidents are attributed to distracted driving. Although we hear a lot about cell phone use, specifically texting, being a major contributor to car accidents, smartphones are just one of many driver distractions. By definition, any activity that takes your…