Category: Motoring & the Law

A car accident can leave even the most level-headed person feeling overwhelmed and confused. Further, this stressful event raises a lot of questions at once. Should I move my car? Should I call the police? When and will I ever make a claim? When should I call my lawyer? When car accidents happen, emotions may…

In a vehicle accident, wherein the other driver was drunk driving, there is a good chance you can receive compensation for any damages and injuries resulting from the car accident. Also, you may file a personal injury lawsuit against the drunk driver. However, your route to a personal injury lawsuit may be challenging if you…

If you unintentionally caused a car accident that resulted in casualties such as the death of a passenger, pedestrian, or another driver, you will find yourself charged with wrongful death or vehicular manslaughter. If this happens to you, it is advisable and wise to seek legal counsel immediately. There are regulatory degrees of fines and…

A car accident can leave even the most sensible and pragmatic person feeling confused, terrified and overall overwhelmed. There are many causes of car accidents, which can be driver error, pedestrian error, weather, and other factors. In some cases where a driver is distracted, or is under the influence, he/she may cause sideswipe traffic accidents.…

After a vehicle accident, you may observe visible injuries such as lacerations, fractures, and other injuries that present obvious symptoms such as agony or pain. Other injuries such as a bruise or bump may form on the forehead from the collision of the steering wheel hitting your head. However, even after treating those external injuries,…

Cyclists find few greater joys than witnessing car commuters stagger along bumper-to-bumper traffic while they casually pedal to work from home and vice versa. These cyclists find their joy in biking and melts their workday stresses away instead of adding to aggravations in life. Most commuters prefer biking to avoid traffic, and that is understandable.…

t is unfortunate that car accidents often happen, and they can occur anywhere, anytime. Even with the existence of modern technology and substantial emphasis on automobile safety, vehicular accidents continue to happen. The causes of automobile accidents are quite varied. It is highly important for all drivers to understand the most recurrent causes of car…

Using a cellphone has become a regular habit for most people, and they may often find themselves answering calls or responding to messages while driving. This could lead to accidents and charges ranging from a distracted driver ticket to a more serious criminal offense. Distracted driving is engaging in anything that distracts your focus on…

Do you think you can sue if you got into a car accident that was caused by a garbage truck? Yes, depending on the circumstances, you may sue to compensate for the damages of lost wages, medical bills, damages to your property, and for your pain and suffering. However, to win this case, you must…

Auto accidents are unfortunate as they are, but they can be worse if the person that caused such an accident is an underinsured or uninsured driver. Several states across the country require liability insurance for each vehicle owner. However, it is not uncommon for owners to cancel their insurance policy, especially with the increasing rates…