Immediately following a motor vehicle accident, it can be difficult to determine whether anyone involved in the crash – including yourself – will decide to file a legal claim later down the road. Luckily, this isn’t something that is required. Instead, you should take the proper precautions to prepare in the event a lawsuit is filed. After all, you cannot travel back in time and you want to make sure you’re prepared. Read More»
Every truck driver gets extensive training when it comes to safety on the road, but the universal fear that comes with driving a truck is being involved in a highway crash death or, less severely, injuries or losses from property damage. Here’s what you need to do if you ever find yourself involved in a truck driver accident. Never Admit Fault Right Away Never admit fault until you have discussed the full situation with an attorney. Read More»
Frequently you hear about vehicular accidents where cars and trucks hit motorcycles, but what about motorcyclists hitting other motorcyclists? It does happen, and usually because one or both drivers of these bikes were under the influence or distracted when they should have been paying attention to the road. If this has happened to you, here are some things you need to know about pursuing a case against the other motorcyclist. Read More»
When you are a passenger in a single-vehicle accident, often times it seems that the only viable option is to pursue financial compensation from the individual who was driving the vehicle you were in. Although this is a viable option, and their insurance should cover your initial medical bills, that is not your only option in pursuing compensation. Here is what you need to do and what some of your options may include in a single-vehicle car accident. Read More»
While you hope that you never have to file a worker’s compensation claim for an employee, it’s still a good idea to inform your employees upfront about your worker’s compensation policies. Doing so can help to streamline the process in the event that there’s ever an accident and/or a dispute. Here are some things to include in your employee handbook about worker’s compensation. Who’s Expected to Do What In a worker’s compensation claim, both you and your employee will have some obligations to fulfill. Read More»