During the late fall and winter, snow and ice from storms can cause slippery conditions. Even heavy rains during spring and summer can create a situation where someone may slip and fall on slick surfaces. When a slip and fall accident occurs due to slippery ground or pavement conditions caused by bad weather, who can be held liable for the…
If you are facing the prospect of pursuing an injury claim for the first time after being hurt in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence or recklessness, below are some tips you should keep in mind as you go through the process of filing a personal injury lawsuit. Personal Injury Lawsuits Protect Your Rights A personal injury lawsuit is…
Among the hazards that drivers face on the road after a snow or ice storm includes snow blowing off of other vehicles, potentially creating a visual distraction or obstruction for vehicles behind. Another common issue includes chunks of ice or frozen, compacted snow falling off other vehicles, creating hazards on the roadway if other vehicles crash into the ice or…
We all know that we are not supposed to get behind the wheel after having consumed alcoholic beverages. When someone does drive a car while intoxicated by alcohol and causes an accident, they can be held liable to compensate the victims of the accident for the personal injuries and property damage those victims have incurred. However, when a driver is…
While Halloween is an important part of many people’s childhood due to the chance to go trick-or-treating, that also means that Halloween is one of the deadliest days for pedestrians. With so many people, children especially, walking around in the low light of the evening hours, the chances of an accident are very high. If you will be out driving…