Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents

Some of the most dangerous car accidents that ever happen are wrong-way crashes. Speed is a major issue in the high fatality rate for these accidents. When they happen on the interstate, the speed limit could be 70 miles an hour. But that means that two drivers who...

Trucks can cause serious damage to smaller passenger cars. Due to their size and weight, trucks are more likely to cause or get involved in accidents that result in serious injuries.Aside from the size and weight, drivers in big rig tractor-trailers or semitrucks ride...

If a loved one has been killed in a crash caused by another driver, that driver may face criminal charges – for example, if they were driving drunk. Whether they do face charges or not, you can typically hold them civilly liable for expenses and other losses suffered...

The type of driving that people are used to often helps to define what they think is safe and normal. If you’re used to driving on rural roads, you may like the simplicity and low traffic levels. This makes the rural roads feel safe and easy to navigate. If you’re...

Death is inevitable. However, if a loved one’s death is attributable to another party or entity’s unlawful actions, then it becomes a totally different story. Such death is deemed wrongful and the negligent party may be held liable for the resulting damages through a...

If a negligent driver’s actions led to the death of a loved one, you might have a valid wrongful death claim. You deserve compensation for the damages you suffer from such a loss. However, not everyone who knew or had relations with the deceased can file a wrongful...

Over the years, the number of fatal car accidents in the United States has generally been declining. Cars in the 1970s were far less safe than they are today for numerous reasons. There simply weren't as many safety devices, and technology hadn't progressed as far....