Year: 2015

Truck accident claims aren’t as simple as your average car wreck case. Not only are there multiple parties involved (the driver, the employer, the truck maintenance person, etc.), there are usually a number of highly paid, professional lawyers, too. You see, most truck drivers are employed by a larger organization, and those organizations will stop…

When it comes to on-the-road accidents, few are as dangerous or as damaging as commercial truck accidents. Due to the sheer weight and size of the vehicles involved, these incidents often lead to serious property damage, severe injuries and even death for one or more parties involved. In fact, according to TruckAccidents.org, about 130,000 people…

If you are pulled over and charged with driving under the influence (a DUI), you could face penalties that are often harsh, ranging from steep fines and community service to jail time and license suspension. But a DUI charge is not always just, and there are many factors that could allow you to fight the…

An oil rig injury can be life-altering. Not only is it painful, but it can hurt your livelihood, your ability to care for your family, and your physical abilities—all in an instant.   Sadly, injuries are common in the oil and gas industry, and we have consulted with countless victims of rig accidents. While that…

Oil field accidents are both common and very dangerous. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the oil and gas industry accounted for nearly 16 percent of all on-the-job fatalities in 2012. The number of non-fatal injuries in the industry is also high, with the BLS reporting more than 4,000 workplace injuries in 2007 alone….

When you’re hurt on the job or in an accident, you might think it’s best to just sit back and let insurance handle it, but in reality, that decision will probably hurt you more than help you. Insurance companies are out to pay as little as they can—whether you’re their customer or not. To ensure…

If you were hurt on the job, getting your workplace injury claim approved and through the system in a timely manner is important so that you can get the compensation you need to pay your medical bills and support your family. Workers’ compensation claims are notoriously slow, and as employers and claims processors delay paperwork,…

According to the U.S. Census, more than 10 million car accidents occur on U.S. roads every year. Some of these are due to speeding, some are due to drunk driving, and some are due to reckless driving. The term “reckless driving” refers to when a driver operates a vehicle without care, and this can include…