Traumatic brain injuries like concussions can severely impede a person’s ability to get through the day. However, concussions also can threaten the safety of others—especially when concussed individuals get behind […]
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Can You Hold an Employer Liable for a Car Accident Caused by an Employee?
Yes, in many cases. Under the well-settled legal principle respondeat superior, employers can bear legal responsibility when their employees negligently hurt someone else. However, you will need to carefully analyze […]
Were You Passed on the Right and Hurt in a Car Accident?
Most drivers have heard that it’s safer to pass on the left when road conditions permit. In fact, some people are under the impression that passing on the right is […]
Prescription Drugs Can Cause Car Accidents
We all know the dangers and legal consequences of drunk driving. But did you know that prescription drugs may cause more accidents than alcohol and marijuana combined? A study by […]
Concussion? Drivers Often Get Behind the Wheel Too Soon
Concussions are all too common, often resulting from bumps, jolts, blows to the head, or vigorous shaking. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that concussions result in […]
I Was Hurt in a Car Accident. Can I Sue the Driver’s Employer?
It happens frequently: An employee is driving to, from, or during work, in a personal or company car. Then an accident occurs. Is the employer liable? These accidents are so […]
Spring Breakers Can Increase Your Risk of Involvement in a Drunk Driving Accident
Spring break is a ritual for American college students from coast to coast—and one that often involves the overconsumption of alcohol. Usually falling sometime in March or April, this week […]
Were You in a Head-on Collision?
In a head-on collision, the front-end of one vehicle strikes the front-end of another. In many cases, one or both of the vehicles involved is moving at a high rate […]
Many Car Accident Victims Require Surgery
Many Car Accident Victims Require Surgery Car accidents are always frightening, and they can lead to significant injuries that can require surgeries. If another driver’s negligence caused you to need […]
Speeding Is a Leading Cause of Accidents and Injuries
Everyone has seen it. You’re traveling down the road at the speed limit, or maybe even a little over, because traffic is moving quickly—and a car blows by you, clearly […]