Personal Injury

Water contamination at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune occurred from 1953 to 1987 in Jacksonville, North Carolina. It affected roughly one million people, with 500,000 claims filed to date. The victims are former United States Marine Corps (USMC) personnel and family members who lived on the base.  At one point, testers found that the drinking […]

Motorcycle-related deaths rose from 5,044 in 2019 to 5,579 in 2020, which is an 11% increase. This highlights the continued need for personal injury attorneys who can help injured victims get compensation. However, it’s not easy for everyone to get the best lawyer to give them the legal support they need. This short guide outlines

T-bone accidents, also known as angle collisions, occur when a driver least expects it. These accidents happen when a car hits another vehicle at an angle between 90 to 180 degrees, causing a side impact. According to the NHTSA,  6,432  t-bone car accident injuries occurred in 2020 alone. Angle collisions can lead to wrongful death

In the trucking industry, bobtailing happens when a truck driver operates a semi-truck without a trailer. It can be dangerous because the design of semi trucks accounts for a trailer’s additional weight. The absence of a trailer can throw off the balance, leading to accidents. The NHTSA, or National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, estimated fatalities

Exsanguination refers to extreme blood loss and can be a cause of death. For instance, when a vehicular accident causes an open wound near the carotid artery, the victim is at risk of exsanguination. It may also happen due to gunshot injuries resulting in hemorrhage or blood loss due to damaged blood vessels. Consequently, a

Regardless of their severity, accidents may cause not just physical injury but mental anguish as well. In personal injury cases, victims or their family members often seek compensation for both they endured during the incident. However, feeling sad or distressed for a little while does not necessarily equate to mental anguish or emotional distress.  Under

Have you been injured in a car crash or other accident? The injuries you may suffer can range from minor to catastrophic. While some may resolve naturally or after a specific course of treatment, other injuries may persist with life-altering effects. If someone’s negligence caused your injuries, you can file a personal injury claim and

In 2020, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) noted that there were 5,579 motorcycle fatalities, representing 14% of all road-accident deaths. Since the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) began in 1975, motorcycle fatalities have held the top spot in numbers. Fatal motorcycle accidents rose 11% in 2020 from 2019, an increase from 5,044 to

As the pandemic fears start to ebb, restrictions have eased. Businesses across the country have reopened and have required employees to return to work. Leisure and business travel has increased, as the pent-up demand was high. These events have led to a massive influx of drivers and passengers on the road.  Despite this, commuters value