A freight train struck a vehicle, killing both passengers in the Pueblo, Colorado, area on May 15, 2018. The freight train was traveling around 40 mph when it crashed into the car on its side. While the identities of those inside have not yet been released, the Douglas County Sheriff confirmed that the occupants are deceased. While the Santa Fe …
Information About Car Accidents And Cell Phones
When you go for a drive, you want to know that you’re going to be safe from the moment you pull out of your driveway to the moment you return home. Unfortunately, there is a big issue that may be putting your safety at risk: cell phones. Thousands of motorists use their cell phone on the road every day, and …
The Best Ways to Prove Fault in an Accident
When an accident occurs, whether it’s a slip and fall or a car wreck, you want to be sure that you act correctly. For example, if your injury resulted in major injuries and you are considering a lawsuit, you’ll need to prove the fault of the other party, which can be difficult if you have no familiarity with this legal …
Leased Vehicles and Car Accidents: What Should You Do?
If you’re the type of person that likes lower monthly payments and being able to drive a new vehicle every few years, then leasing an automobile can be a fantastic option. However, despite the many benefits, there are also a variety of complications related to leasing, including how you should respond to an accident. Dealing with an accident involved a …
What to Expect During Your Car Accident Case
When two people are involved in car accidents, one driver will be generally responsible for the damages suffered. Collecting on these damages can be tricky when it comes to battling in court, however, and you need help to prove negligence and get the compensation you deserve. It’s important to understand how negligence and fault are determined, and how this affects …
What You Should Know About Public Transit Accidents
Getting hurt while riding public transportation like a bus can be scary and embarrassing. With everyone crowding around, paying attention, you feel mortified as well as injured. You also might wonder whether you have any recourse to get compensation for your injury. The truth is, in most cases you can file suit to collect damages when you’re injured in this …
Why You Should Have Underinsured Motorist Coverage
When you have a car accident, and it’s the fault of someone else’s carelessness or irresponsibility, you are entitled to compensation for your injuries. What happens, however, when you go through the long and painful process of getting a settlement only to find that the insurance company won’t even cover half of what you’re owed? That’s where uninsured and underinsured …