Truck accidents happen across the United States daily for many reasons. Common causes of rear-end truck accidents include distracted driving, reckless driving, driving while under the influence, driving while fatigued, and weather conditions. Drivers owe...
Dog bite statistics suggest some breeds bite more frequently than others. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), breeds often cited in the most bites or attacks are the pit bull, German Shepherd, Rottweiler,...
Testimony from witnesses, especially independent ones, to a car accident can help your claim because they can provide insight into the details of the accident. They can also support your story about how the accident...
Inclement weather, such as heavy rainfall, can increase the risk of a car accident. However, determining liability for car accidents during heavy rainfall may be more difficult because of several factors. First, you might have...
Determining liability after a car accident is not always easy and straightforward. Both parties could claim they aren’t responsible for the accident in any way. When this happens, it is easy to rely on witnesses...
While car and truck accidents have many similarities when filing an injury claim, there are also many differences. Knowing the legal process for each type of injury claim is essential to fighting for the compensation...
Understanding why truck accident claims may experience delays in court can help you address foreseeable problems before they gum up the process. For those delays you can’t control, knowing why they’re happening could help ease...
Indirect liability occurs when someone is liable for damages incurred by someone else's behavior. Understanding indirect liability for Columbus personal injury lawsuits is important when filing a claim to ensure you file against the appropriate party....
Common tips for safe driving when sharing the road with large trucks include staying out of blind spots and keeping a safe following distance. Other tips could consist of passing large trucks on the left...
Truck accidents can cause catastrophic injuries, especially for those riding in smaller passenger vehicles. If you or a loved one are severely injured, you could have expensive medical bills or miss weeks or months of...
Many people assume that all TBIs are concussions; however, there are other TBIs besides concussions. You could be diagnosed with various types of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) following an accident, just one of which is...
Pain and suffering are non-economic forms of personal injury compensation. They are intangible, subjective, and difficult to calculate. If you were injured in a negligence-based accident, a lawyer can help you recover damages for past,...
Are you the victim of your healthcare provider's negligence or misconduct? Has your life been turned upside down by the experience you went through? If so, you may be entitled to total compensation for your...
Compensation recovered via medical malpractice verdicts and settlements in Ohio ensures victims can receive the care required to foster optimal recovery. Cases like these can vary greatly in degree of injury. For that reason, treatment...
If you're a truck driver in Ohio who suffered injuries in another state while working, you could qualify to file a BWC claim for workers’ compensation benefits. The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) oversees this no-fault...
If you or a loved one suffered a brain injury in a negligence-based accident, you could be entitled to financial compensation. Without legal representation, you need to know what you need to do to file...
If you were recently injured in a significant truck accident, you could use a truck settlement calculator to get an idea of how much your claim is worth. You can also consult a truck accident...
Yes, you can sue someone if someone else is to blame for your traumatic brain injury (TBI). You must show how their negligence or wrongdoing caused your injury. You could be reimbursed for your damages...
The Fitch Law Firm, a longtime traffic safety advocate, proudly announces its new Truck Accident Awareness Scholarship. This is the first time we have given a $2,500 academic award to a deserving college student who...
Were you or a loved one diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury (TBI)? A TBI diagnosis can change your life. How doctors diagnose traumatic brain injuries can help you understand the degree of brain injury...
