A “tort” is a civil wrong committed by a person, business, or other legal entity (such as a corporation) that results in injury to another person (victim). The person who commits the tort is legally responsible or liable for the harm suffered by the victim. When the victim sues they become the plaintiff and
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Can I Sue the Truck Driver’s Trucking Company For My Injuries And Other Damages?
YES!!! Even though interstate trucking companies routinely lease equipment and drivers to avoid the costs of ownership, maintenance and actual employment of drivers, various state and federal regulations still require certain mandatory insurance requirements. In general, the driver (owner/operator) is still considered an “employee” of the trucking company for purposes
Continue ReadingWhat Exactly Is A “Commercial Vehicle”?
A “commercial vehicle” is a vehicle used in the normal course of business and/or for the transportation of various commercial goods. Examples include eighteen-wheeler tractor trailers, tanker trucks, delivery vehicles, and other large freight trucks. Commercial vehicles are often larger and more powerful than typical passenger vehicles and typically require a
Continue ReadingDo I Really Need an Attorney For My Car Wreck Claim?
YES!!! An experienced auto accident attorney’s skill, experience, and knowledge will add to the value of your claim by presenting each and every relevant medical and legal fact to an opposing insurance company adjuster, insurance defense attorney, or jury. Additionally, the attorney will, with input from you, handle all of
Continue ReadingWhat Is Under-Insured Motorist (UIM) Coverage? … And How Does It Work?
Under-Insured Motorist (UIM) coverage is additional coverage that you purchase from your own auto insurance carrier that is designed to step in when the driver who was at fault for the accident does not have enough insurance coverage to fairly and adequately compensate the accident victim(s) for their injuries and
Continue ReadingCan I Get Reimbursed For Lost Wages Or Lost Income?
YES! … Lost Wages (if you are an employee) and Lost Income (if you are self-employed) are recoverable from the date of accident until the day you return to work. Your employer will need to verify that you were not able to work and your medical provider needs to give
Continue ReadingI Was In An Auto Accident …. Can I Get A Rental Car?
YES! … You are entitled to reimbursement from the responsible party’s insurance company for a reasonable period of time. The person who caused the accident and who caused you to lose the ability to drive your own vehicle is legally responsible to (1) provide a rental car during the period
Continue ReadingWhat Determines Who Is At Fault In An Auto Accident?
For the law to make someone pay when there’s been a car, truck or motorcycle accident, three things must be present. First, there has to be a rule or accepted way of doing things that wasn’t followed. This is called “Duty”. The rules of driving are what everyone learns in
Continue ReadingWhy Is An Accident Involving A Commercial Vehicle More Dangerous?
Accidents involving commercial trucks can result in serious injuries or death because commercial trucks are significantly heavier than passenger vehicles and sometimes carrying hazardous or flammable materials. A typical fully-loaded, large truck can weigh more than 80,000 pounds, while an average passenger automobile weighs approximately 3,000 pounds. Due to this
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