Pedestrians are a common sight around the Stamford area. Each of these pedestrians has a duty to keep himself or herself safe, and motorists share that same responsibility. When a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle, the issue of compensation is probably going to come...
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All factors of a semitruck accident have to be considered
In our previous blog post, we discussed how semitruck accidents that are caused by fatigue are often preventable. These accidents are often very serious accidents. Think about the Tracy Morgan crash that occurred in 2014. That accident left the comedian in a coma, and...
Semitruck accidents caused by fatigue can often be prevented
Accidents that involve semitrucks are often very serious. These large trucks can crush smaller vehicles and severely injure the occupants of the vehicle. In some cases, a car isn't even recognizable after the accident. It is important for semitruck drivers to take all...
Damage types in personal injury cases
Seeking compensation after a vehicle accident is something that many victims opt to do if the other motorist is at fault for the accident. One of the issues that must be decided upon when you opt to seek compensation is what types of damages you have suffered and...
The facts matter in motorcycle cases
As we discussed in our previous blog post, motorcycle accidents can be deadly or cause injuries. When the accident is caused by another motorist, you might decide that you are going to seek compensation if you were injured. We understand that you might feel like you...
Motorcycle crashes can be deadly or cause injury
Even though the cooler months of the year are here, it is still important for motorists to watch out for motorcycles. People who are on motorcycles are at a greater risk of dying in an accident than other vehicle occupants. They are also at an increased risk of being...
Devastation can lead to compensation claims
In our previous blog post, we discussed the devastation that can occur when a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle. This is true even if the person who was struck was on a bicycle. In either case, you are pitting a heavy vehicle against a person who isn't protected. We...
Pedestrian accidents are often devastating
Now that school is in session, drivers need to make sure that they are paying close attention for pedestrians. When drivers aren't cognizant of pedestrians, there is a chance that an accident can occur that might result in the pedestrian suffering a serious injury....
Alcohol and motorcycles are an often fatal combination
Riding a motorcycle is something that requires you to be able to have a good reaction time. For this reason, consuming alcohol and driving a motorcycle isn't ever a good idea. Motorcyclists place themselves in danger when they ride drunk, and they also place other...
Take a big stand against a drunk driver who injured you
When you are struck by a drunk driver, your life can change in more ways than you realize. You might know that you are going to have to work to heal from the physical injuries. That fact alone can be very difficult because these accidents can lead to severe injuries....


