Recent Blog Posts
Analyzing Skid Marks and Tire Impressions
In a car accident where fault is not easily determined, investigators may engage in crash reconstruction. This involves a significant amount of analysis. Investigators will gather all the evidence they can to determine what happened and who caused the accident. Skid marks and tire impressions are among the most valuable physical evidence at a… Read More »
Employer Liability When Employees Use Personal Cars for Work
Many businesses allow employees to use their own vehicles to complete work-related tasks such as visiting clients, delivering supplies, or running company errands. While this may seem convenient, it can also create significant legal and financial risks for employers. If an employee is involved in an accident while driving for work purposes, the employer… Read More »
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Crash Liability
Today’s vehicles have all the bells and whistles. Many of these features are meant to keep drivers, passengers, and others safe. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are increasingly standard in modern vehicles, designed to improve safety and reduce accidents. Common features include automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, blind spot detection,… Read More »
Understanding Age, Injury, and Survival Among Injured Motorcyclists
Motorcycle accidents often result in some of the most severe injuries seen in personal injury law. A widely cited medical study published through the National Institutes of Health takes a closer look at how factors like age, injury severity, and crash conditions affect survival rates. The study examined how age, injury severity, and other… Read More »
Using Traffic Camera and Surveillance Footage in Crash Investigations
Car accidents can happen anywhere, but when they happen at intersections or in heavily trafficked areas, there may be certain evidence that can be used. Traffic cameras and surveillance footage can be considered evidence to prove what happened and who is at fault. The video footage from security cameras and onboard vehicle cameras can… Read More »
Motorcycle Accidents Caused by Defects
Motorcycle accidents are often associated with driver negligence or hazardous road conditions. However, in many cases, mechanical defects play a significant role in causing serious or even fatal accidents. When a motorcycle fails due to a defective part or poor design, the consequences can be devastating and may give rise to a product liability… Read More »
How Distracted Driving Causes Rear-End Collisions
Rear-end collisions are among the most common types of car accidents, and distracted driving is a leading cause. These crashes often happen in seconds, primarily when a driver’s attention shifts away from the road at the worst possible moment. Distracted driving is a major cause of accidents, killing more than 3,000 people each year… Read More »
How Software Updates Can Cause Car Accidents
Your computer needs software updates from time to time to operate smoothly. This may seem weird, but your car or truck does as well. Almost all modern vehicles require software to run properly. A vehicle may have more than 100 Electronic Control Units (ECUs) managing critical systems like engines, braking, and steering. Nearly every… Read More »
Common Myths About Whiplash After a Car Crash
Most people know about whiplash. It is a neck injury caused by a sudden, forceful back-and-forth movement of the head. It often happens in rear-end car accidents. Whiplash can be more serious than you think. There are varying degrees of whiplash and it can affect muscles, ligaments, nerves, and even bones. If you have… Read More »
How Can Spoliation Letters Help My Car Accident Case?
When a car accident occurs, there is a lot on your mind. Do I need medical attention? What do I tell my insurance company? How do I preserve evidence? A spoliation letter can be helpful. This type letter tells defendants that they need to save pieces of evidence from alteration or destruction. If the… Read More »