According to the Insurance Research Council, at least 16 percent of all drivers throughout the United States are uninsured. This means that in any given collision, your chances of the other driver being uninsured are around one in six. In some areas, however, these figures are much higher. For example, in California, one of every four drivers is uninsured. If you are part of an accident involving uninsured driver, passenger or other party, it is… read more →
Texting and driving continues to be one of the most dangerous activities for teens, yet statistics show that it is a practice that seems to be increasing rather than decreasing. Florida law does not do much to deter this behavior, leading many critics to believe that Florida teens are relatively unprotected when it comes to texting and driving accidents. Texting and Driving Accidents: The Big Picture According to Texting and Driving Safety, a website devoted… read more →
GM Issues Recall After 31 Auto Accidents and 13 Deaths When vehicles and other products cause harm because of a manufacturer’s defect or poor design, it may be possible to recover any damages incurred through a personal injury lawsuit. Recently, General Motors (GM) has come under scrutiny for its role in a string of automobile accidents across the U.S. So far, 13 people have died in 31 accidents caused by faulty ignition switches. When similar… read more →
Head injuries are one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. What is disturbing is the fact that careless drivers causing automobile accidents and truck accidents are frequently responsible for causing such devastating injures and death. Other causes include falls, bicycle or motorcycle accidents and shaken baby syndrome. In cases of automobile accidents the head may strike an object and then produce what is known as a coup contrecoup brain… read more →
The answer to this question is not so simple because there are so many factors involved depending upon the type of case and facts involved. Some cases only take a short time, within months to settle, but others are more complicated and can take years to reach a fair settlement. The type of injury that you have sustained will affect whether or not your case can settle quickly. An injury may not be very serious.… read more →
