Collisions involving semi-trailer trucks happen on a daily basis. Due to the obvious size difference between a car and a big rig, when you are in a passenger vehicle, a trucking collision often results in critical injury. And when there is a fatality, the victims are almost always those in passenger vehicles. According to the Department of Transportation, approximately 500,000 of these traffic mishaps occur each year in the U.S. With that in mind, here are four legal considerations you can explore with your truck accident lawyer before deciding to file a claim.1. Who Is Liable?One of the first options to explore is whether you can establish employer liability. Determining liability answers the question of who was at fault. If the big rig driver is employed by a trucking company, your attor
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Based on the estimate provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are about 37, 313 people who got killed in car crashes last 2008. If this isn't a really good reason to be more careful while on the road, then we don't know what is.As a car owner and vehicular driver, you need to understand that drivers are not created equal. There are some drivers who are too brash while on the road while others are too defensive and slow. Some drivers are even downright clueless. The only common thing about them is that they can turn a perfectly good day on the road into a nightmare in a single move. Here are a few of the most fatal mistakes that drivers make while on the road.Swerving: This is considered as the number one mistake which most drivers commit in an everyday basis.
Read MoreAny DUI case can affect you in the future at some point in your life. First offenders if they get a good DUI attorney can have the case watered down to you doing community service. The attorney needs to know the laws of your state, city or country where you live. Offenders especially if they are repeat offenders will have a harder time staying out of prison. They will be incarcerated and place in a rehab program. Some will go while others will not. Because drinking is a problem for these people they will not, realize the danger they are to themselves and others until it is too late.There have been some serious cases of DUI which have caused death or numerous deaths. There have been some cases which have left people crippled or paralyzed from the neck down. How will these victims of DUI be
Read MoreThere are several parts to getting a DUI charge after driving drunk. Depending on the situation and circumstances, the DUI conviction can be minimal or it may become more severe. You need to know what to expect before your DUI hearing, once you are brought to trial, and after your final sentencing to protect yourself.Before a DUI HearingGetting a DUI starts when you get behind the wheel after you've been drinking. If a police officer has reason to pull you over and suspect you have been drinking, they can give you a roadside Breathalyzer Test. If that test comes back with a Blood Alcohol Content Level of a 0.08 percent or above, you will be arrested. Other test options are either a chemical test of your blood after arrest or a urine test.At the time of arrest, your license will be taken aw
Read MoreIf you have legally parked your vehicle, you expect it to be there when you come back. Of course, mistakes can happen. The wrong car could be taken even though you are not breaking any rules. There are steps you can take to recover the fees you've had to spend to get your automobile back if it's been involved in a wrongful towing case.EvidenceThe first thing you need to do when you come out and find your car gone is collect evidence. You need to take photos of the area where you parked. You also need to take pictures of any signage in the area. Make sure these images are clear and show what the signs say. The most common complaint is there "wasn't a sign." This may be true, but you need to prove that there was nothing indicating that you should not have parked there.In addition to getting
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The aftermath of a car accident is a confusing scene. You are trying to determine not only what damage has been done to your vehicle, but also what injuries you and your passengers may have sustained. If you live in one of the 39 "fault" states, you also need help determining who the responsible party is. It can be difficult to know what to do because the laws differ from state to state.No-Fault StatesThere are a dozen no fault states where you must contact your own insurance first. In the District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, and Utah, injured parties must have serious injuries in order to sue the negligent driver for a settlement.The only other way a lawsuit for a car accident can occ
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Being on the wrong side of the law is never a welcome feeling, even if it is just being given a traffic ticket. In the past a traffic ticket was something that you may have become frustrated about, but today it can have bigger ramifications. Car insurance companies are more stringent than ever before about traffic tickets, so if you have one you might see that your rates raise exponentially or you could even be dropped from your insurance. Today, you will generally find that it is in your best interest to hire a traffic lawyer to help you defend yourself to avoid the repercussions of receiving a traffic ticket.Wondering what the real benefits of hiring traffic lawyer are? Many people second guess this option because they don't want to pay the ticket, so why would they want to pay to have a
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You just got a DUI. Not good. Don't worry, though, life isn't over.Every year, thousands of Americans get a DUI or DWI and immediately feel lost or trapped by the overwhelming burden they must face over the coming months. Some people come out of the process feeling relieved, some make a few fatal errors and never fully recover, both personally and in terms of legal issues. In order to get a DUI or DWI fully off of your record, it is important to take a series of crucial steps. These are not easy, but they certainly are important.As a reminder, if you do ever get pulled over while intoxicated, make sure to be as cooperative as possible. That means not talking back to the cop, following all of their orders, and answering any questions that do not further incriminate you. If they ask you to t
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