Personal injury lawsuits, following car accidents, are very common. The defendant is usually the person or persons who were at fault in the wreck, or who were responsible for the vehicle that caused the wreck. But, what should you do if the person at fault is a relative? Clients have asked, “can I sue a family member in a...
Continue ReadingTexting while driving, or simply talking on your cell phone, are not the only types of distractions that put people at risk when driving. If you are involved in an auto accident, you may not see the other driver with that cell phone in his hand. You may have noticed a cheeseburger, instead. This would be an important detail...
Continue ReadingDetermining liability in car accident cases can be tricky. Most people assume that, when they are hit from behind for instance, the person who hit them is always at fault. However, one thing to remember with nearly all personal injury cases, is that everything depends on the circumstances. So, to answer the question: is the driver always at fault...
Continue ReadingWhen clients are involved in an auto accident, they typically rely on auto insurance for financial support, especially if their property damage is extensive. Most people are not financially prepared for the unexpected costs that result from an auto accident. Unfortunately, in some cases, the person at fault does not have any insurance or, if they do, it is...
Continue ReadingYes. There are time limitations for filing nearly every type of legal action. This time limit is referred to as the “statute of limitations.” If that deadline has passed, you are not allowed to bring a lawsuit in court. This limitation period depends on many factors, most importantly, the type of lawsuit you are bringing and what action or...
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