If you were injured due to another person’s negligence – whether in a car crash, slip and fall, or another type of accident – you may have grounds for a personal injury claim. Depending on the facts of your case, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost income, and other damages.
The laws that govern insurance liability vary from state to state. In California, the auto insurance policy of the vehicle – and not necessarily the driver – is usually considered the primary insurance in an accident. As such, if another person drives your car and causes a wreck, you or your insurance company will most likely be responsible for covering the damages.
Commercial truckers routinely drive for 11 hours, hauling an 80,000-pound vehicle through adverse weather, unfamiliar roads, and unpredictable driving conditions. That might not sound like the safest way to earn an income, but it is how 3.5 million people in the United States make a living. Although truck drivers usually have more experience behind the wheel than the average motorist, they are not immune to collisions.
Despite awareness campaigns that constantly remind people not to drink and drive, alcohol still causes nearly one-third of all traffic fatalities, according to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The state of California is no exception; at least 10,327 people died in drunk-driving wrecks between 2003 and 2012.
If you are injured in a car accident, you should expect the insurance company to call you or contact you in person to obtain a recorded statement. The insurance adjuster might say that this statement will speed up the claims process or improve your situation; however, the real purpose of this statement is to gather information or testimony to use against you.
Commercial trucks can weigh up to 30 times more than passenger vehicles, so even a slow-speed accident is likely to cause injuries and significant property damage. You would think, then, that it would be illegal for a person with a sleep disorder to drive a big-rig; however, that’s not the case.
Super Bowl Sunday is all about great food, exciting football and quality time with friends and family. Unfortunately, the festivities will end in tragedy for hundreds of Americans who are involved in drunk-driving accidents.
With perfect weather and beautiful landscapes, San Diego is an impeccable place to ride a motorcycle. However, the trill and freedom of the open road comes with inherent dangers.
Traffic accidents are alarmingly common in the United States. In 2015, nearly 4.4 million people underwent medical evaluations for injuries they suffered in traffic crashes. Still, many drivers and pedestrians do not know what to do at the scene of a collision, and this ignorance often has tragic consequences.
Jeffrey Estes Injury Lawyers, A Professional Law Corporation, provides legal counsel, personal service and aggressive representation to people involved in truck, car and related motor vehicle accidents.
