Posted in Accident & Injury on April 11, 2018

Most people are aware of the dangers of distracted driving. In many areas of the country, texting while driving and other forms of distracted driving are illegal. Yet despite the laws – despite the common knowledge that distracted driving is dangerous – the majority of drivers engage in it to some degree. (more…)

Posted in Accident & Injury on April 9, 2018

By William J. Price After an auto accident, insurance carriers will often ask you to provide a statement over the phone. This statement is their opportunity to explore how injured you were in the accident. (more…)

Posted in Accident & Injury on April 4, 2018

Reconstructing an accident can be a critical piece of a legal claim following a motor vehicle crash. With sophisticated tools and the experience in this area, reconstruction experts can help answer numerous questions about the incident, from what caused it to who may be to blame. However, this process can be more challenging when...

Posted in Accident & Injury on April 2, 2018

On March 23, a man who was driving a Tesla Model-X sport utility vehicle was killed in California. The semiautonomous Autopilot feature was on during the crash. This accident raises more questions about the safety of self-driving technology. (more…)

Posted in Accident & Injury on March 27, 2018

After a car accident, motorists typically get out of their cars and assess the damage, if they are able to do so. They might see debris littering the roadway, broken glass and significant damage to the vehicle. However, it can be difficult to assess the full extent of the damage until a driver brings...

Posted in Accident & Injury on March 22, 2018

Around 10 p.m. on Sunday, March 18, a 49-year-old woman was killed in Tempe, Arizona, while crossing the street. She was struck by a self-driving Uber vehicle. This is thought to be the first death caused by a self-driving car. In the aftermath of the accident, Uber has decided to temporarily suspend all self-driving...

Posted in Accident & Injury on March 21, 2018

By William J. Price If you can’t work after suffering injuries in an auto accident caused by another driver, it’s reasonable to expect that you could recover your lost wages. This concept seems simple and fair. Unfortunately, when an insurance carrier is examining your claim, they may question or limit the time you can...

Posted in Accident & Injury on March 20, 2018

No one wants to think about the possibility of being in a car accident. But when it happens, it’s important to know what to do – and what not to do – to ensure the protection of rights from a personal, insurance, and legal standpoint. Here are three mistakes to avoid after being involved...

Posted in Accident & Injury on March 19, 2018

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has just released a study showing that drowsy driving may be more of a hazard than current statistics would lead people to believe. Research shows that going 20 to 25 hours without sleep can cause drivers to function similarly to those operating with a blood alcohol content of...

Posted in Accident & Injury on March 15, 2018

Whether you are planning to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day or not this year, you should be aware that the roads may be more dangerous than usual. Besides the ever-present threat of distracted and reckless drivers, authorities expect there to be an increase in drunk drivers. Holidays and weekends are times when there is already...