Seat belts are absolutely essential to reducing the severity of injuries in a motor vehicle accident. While the vast majority of people in America wear seat belts (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported more than 90 percent seat belt use rate in 2019), there will always be instances of forgetting or failing to buckle […]
5 Tips for Protecting Your Rights After a Car Accident in 2020
There are certain steps that you can take after a car crash to protect your legal right to compensation. It begins immediately after the accident and can continue through the resolution of your case. One of the best things you can do to protect your claim is to talk to an experienced car accident attorney […]
Can I get Paid for My Oregon Car Crash Injuries if I wasn’t Wearing a Seat Belt?
Yes, you can still recover compensation for your car accident injuries, in Oregon, if you were not wearing your seatbelt. Your damages may be reduced but cannot be reduced by more than five percent. Insurance company representatives may try to convince you otherwise. Don’t fall for their tricks. Talk to an experienced motor vehicle accident […]
Virginia Auto Insurance Rules
Although Virginia’s roads are relatively dangerous compared to neighboring Washington, D.C., about 90 percent of its drivers carry liability insurance. Because most drivers can’t pay traffic accident damages out of their own pockets, insurance issues are usually at the forefront of a claim for compensation arising out of a traffic accident. Like many other states, […]
Pedestrian Accidents Caused by the Driver Going Too Fast for the Conditions
Sometimes it isn’t enough to drive below the speed limit. If conditions are less than optimal while you are driving, you should drive below the posted speed limit to stay safe in the conditions. Conditions requiring drivers to slow down There are times when motorists are required to slow down to what authorities term a […]