Car Accident

The United States Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that although Americans drove less during the pandemic, the number of fatal accidents increased to the highest rate since 2007. The agency reported a 7.2% increase...

You thought it was a fender-bender when another driver’s vehicle struck yours in the back. The jolt was more than a tap, but less than a smash while you waited at a stoplight. You exchange information, inspect your vehicle and drive home. No noticeable damage to the...

Even though people often think of distracted driving activities as active tasks such as talking on the phone, texting, eating and personal grooming, the hazards are less finite. There are other passive distractions that can lead to a loss in focus on the road....

For better or worse, individuals of all ages spend a significant amount of time interacting with friends and family through social networking sites. For many, it has become a daily habit to share updates about events in their personal lives. Unfortunately, doing so...

Unfortunately, drivers often feel they have the skill and experience necessary to overcome any distraction they encounter while behind the wheel. Often, however, it is not uncommon for substances to impair the driver’s abilities at their core. From blurred vision and...

Most people know that a lawsuit stemming from an auto accident can be a long, drawn-out affair. Especially if a case goes to trial, there are lengthy periods of discovery and case prep, as well as the actual courtroom proceedings, which can take a lot of time and can...