Motor Vehicle Accidents
The drivers of all types of motor vehicles--cars, trucks,
buses, motorcycles, vans--must abide by laws meant for
safety, including laws that prohibit speeding and consuming
alcohol before or while driving. In addition, the companies
that maintain public transportation vehicles like buses
are liable for the safety of their vehicles. All drivers
are responsible for their reckless behavior. Unfortunately,
failure to obey traffic laws causes thousands of accident
and injuries--and deaths--each year. The following areas
of law fall under the heading "Motor Vehicle Accidents":
Auto Accidents
Given how much time we spend on the road—commuting
to work, running errands, driving to movie theaters—accidents
seem inevitable. But when cellular phones, alcohol or
drugs, speeding, and recklessness are thrown into the
mix, driving a car can be as dangerous as entering a
war zone. While it is true that many accidents are minor
fender-benders resulting in minimal damage, sometimes
they might be serious collisions that can cause injury
and death. Some victims may never work again. It is
important to understand the seriousness of such a case
and seek legal help. We have the legal knowledge, expertise,
and experience to help you win the just compensation
you need and deserve. If you or a loved one has been
seriously injured in an automobile accident, we can
help. Please contact us today.
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ATV Accidents
ATVs, or all-terrain vehicles, can pose dangers when
not operated appropriately. ATV accidents can cause
head injuries, broken bones, sprains, facial injuries,
property damage, and even death to those involved in
a collision or crash. The likelihood of an ATV accident
increases with the use of drugs or alcohol, reckless
driving, speeding, carrying more people on an ATV than
the manufacturer intended, or operating an ATV in unsafe
driving conditions. If you or a loved one has been injured
in an ATV accident, you may be able to receive compensation.
Please contact us to learn
more.
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Defective Tires
The Firestone tire recall in August 2000 brought to
the forefront the issue of defective tires. Tire defects
can result in serious injuries to both drivers and passengers.
Tread separation and blowouts have been responsible
for numerous injuries and deaths, and the rates of such
accidents have been higher among truck and SUV drivers.
Like other manufacturers, tire makers have a responsibility
to ensure that their products do not harm consumers.
If they do, the manufacturer may be held strictly liable
under the law. Please contact
our firm today.
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Semi-Truck Crashes
Semi-truck drivers often must navigate at slower speeds
than the flow of traffic—with large blind spots—and their trucks are prone to jack-knifing because of
their awkwardly distributed weight and high center of
gravity. In addition, trucks may spill their loads,
potentially causing accidents and ultimately, injuries
to other drivers on the road. If you or a loved one
has been injured in a semi-truck accident, please contact
our office.
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Motorcycle Kickstand
Manufacturers of motorcycles are responsible for making
sure that defective parts do not make it into their
products. If a motorcycle kickstand is defective, riders
may become pinned under a heavy bike or suffer other
injuries. Even if the parts are not defective, poor
design can lead to similar accidents. For example, a
kickstand must be designed and built in such a way as
to support the motorcycle and not to lose its effectiveness
with repeated use. If defective parts or poor design
have caused you or a loved one to be involved in a motorcycle
kickstand accident, please contact
us today.
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Roof Crush
Roof crush is one of the important factors that determine
how safe a vehicle will be in a rollover accident. SUVs
are the vehicles most likely to have rollover accidents,
and, unfortunately, many have a high propensity for
roof crush during an accident. When a roof collapses,
there is less room for the driver and passenger. Their
heads often strike the roof, which can cause paralysis
or death. When roofs crush, there is also a greater
likelihood of the passenger being ejected, which increases
the risk of serious injury or fatality.
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Defective Seatbelts
Many statistics have shown that wearing a seat belt
can significantly lower your risk of injury during a
motor vehicle accident. Almost all states require drivers
and passengers to wear seat belts. For this reason,
seat belt failures represent a sort of betrayal by the
automobile manufacturing business. When a seat belt
fails to serve as a restraint during an accident and
a person is injured or killed as a result, the vehicle
manufacturer may be legally liable. Please contact
us today.
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Vehicle Rollovers
Rollover accidents are far more likely to cause serious
injuries than are other types of accidents. In addition,
rollover accidents have a much higher fatality rate.
Unfortunately, the preponderance of sport utility vehicles
(SUVs) and vans on the road has led to a higher number
of rollover accidents. SUVs and vans are more prone
to rollovers because of their higher center of gravity.
Unfortunately, many such vehicles also offer limited
roof crush protection, increasing the risk of driver
and passenger injury during a rollover crash. In addition,
school vans are also prone to rollover accidents. We
expect that our children will be well cared-for and
safe in the hands of school officials and in school
equipment or vehicles. If our children’s safety
is compromised, it can be devastating. If you or your
loved one has been injured in a rollover accident, we
can help. Please contact us
today.
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