A tour bus was struck by a train after getting stuck on a crossing. In March, tragedy struck in Biloxi, Mississippi, as a tour bus carrying 48 passengers was struck by a train, resulting in four deaths and forty injuries. Now, survivors of the crash as well as the...
An Atlanta bridge collapse demonstrates that road issues may sometimes be to blame for car accidents. At the end of March, a scary incident occurred on a major roadway in March, raising questions about the safety of our nation’s roads and bridges. A fire underneath...
Take one simple step to reduce the risks involved in distracted driving. Over the years, distracted driving has become a leading cause of car accidents in the United States, due in no small part to the ubiquitous use of smartphones. Love them or hate them, iPhones,...
This Work Zone Awareness Week, learn how you can reduce the risk of construction zone accidents. In partnership with the Federal Highway Administration, the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials and the American Safety Services Association,...
A no cost, no obligation appointment can help you understand your legal rights After an accident, chances are good that you are feeling stressed and overwhelmed about what you should do next. Whether you have been involved in a truck crash, a slip and fall accident, a...
If a bike courier hits you, the agency who hired them may be liable. In many cities across the United States, bike messengers are a common site. Whether they are delivering important documents, flowers or food, these couriers are a necessary part of daily life in...
If it is not considered wages, a personal injury award will not affect your SSDI benefits. If you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and are involved in a personal injury case, you may be worried about how an award or settlement will impact...
Putting up a beware of dog sign may not protect a dog owner from liability. We have all seen “beware of dog” signs, and most of us have probably taken it as a suggestion that we should steer clear of that particular animal. But in some cases, that particular dog...
Quack! Quack! Popular duck bus tours may present serious safety risks. In cities across the United States, duck tours are a popular way for tourists and residents alike to learn about a city in a fun way. These “duck boats” or “duck buses” are relics from World War...
As summer approaches, watch out for pedestrians on the roads. Throughout California and there are always many pedestrians on our streets, roads, and paths. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2013 alone, more than 4,500 pedestrians...
