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Last Updated : June 27, 2022
Hit-and-run accidents are a serious problem. If your vehicle was involved in a hit-and-run accident that was not your fault, the sooner you contact Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP to help track down the driver, the greater the potential we will be able to hold a driver liable for the damage to you and your…
Read More About How Your Legal Team Will Track Down a Hit-and-Run DriverA traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a severe injury to the brain. It can lead to debilitating symptoms and interfere with a person’s daily routine. When a TBI occurs in a car crash, workplace accident, or another incident, you likely need medical treatment and rehabilitation to heal. Most people feel confused following a traumatic accident.…
Read More About Five Ways to Prove Your Traumatic Brain InjuryAccident reports provide helpful information following car accidents. You should request a copy, whether the collision involved a passenger car, pedestrian, commercial truck, or motorcyclist. The officer writing the report should include relevant details, such as their determination of fault and any contributing factors that led to the accident. Most people don’t know how to…
Read More About How to Read an Accident ReportYou need specific documentation to build a successful personal injury case. Additionally, you must provide sufficient evidence of someone else’s negligence to prove they were at fault for the accident. Without the necessary evidence to show what happened and the injury you suffered, it’s unlikely you’ll receive the compensation you’re entitled to. Handling a personal…
Read More About What Documents Do I Need for My Personal Injury Case?An accident with a commercial truck can be scary. Truck accidents often cause severe injuries to the occupants of small cars, requiring medical treatment to heal. Many people don’t know the steps to take afterward to hold the truck driver liable and seek compensation. Unfortunately, saying the wrong thing could negatively impact the outcome of…
Read More About What Not to Say to a Truck Driver After an AccidentCommercial trucks can cause massive destruction during collisions with small cars. Typically, the occupants of the smaller vehicles suffer more serious harm than the occupants of trucks. You could be in shock and pain in the immediate aftermath of a crash. You might not know the steps you need to take next or how to…
Read More About What Questions Should I Ask a Truck Accident Witness?It’s normal to assume other people will want to help you after a car accident. You might believe the insurance company will provide the compensation you need to pay your medical bills and other expenses. Additionally, you think the driver at fault for the crash will be accommodating and accept liability. Unfortunately, insurance companies often…
Read More About Four Things You Should Never Say After a Car AccidentDriver fatigue is a serious problem. It’s dangerous to operate any motor vehicle while feeling tired. According to some studies, inadequate sleep impairs driving abilities similarly to alcohol. Fatigue affects your coordination, attention, and motor function. It also slows reaction time and can lead to poor decision-making. Fatigued driving occurs often in the United States. According…
Read More About How Does Fatigue Affect Truck Accidents?A black box is also referred to as an event data record. It’s an electronic device found in many motor vehicles, trains, and airplanes. It records and stores information in the seconds before an accident. If you’re in a collision with a commercial truck, the black box could be vital to prove the truck driver’s…
Read More About Why Is the Black Box Important in Truck Accidents?When the summer ends and the fall begins, drivers can encounter a range of hazards and dangerous situations that increase the risk of an accident. Autumn creates various challenges that motorists might never experience during the warm summer months. Although you might think winter is the worst time of year for driving because of sleet,…
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