Blog: Auto Accidents

Hit and run crashes are disturbingly common in the U.S., a hit and run occurs roughly every 43 seconds according to data from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Of course, some hit and run accidents are victimless crimes, like a small parking lot scrape during a botched parking job, for instance. Yet, hit and runs …

If you have been injured in a trucking accident, you are not alone. Last year approximately 107,000 semi-trucks and commercial trucks were involved in serious accidents. Commercial trucks can weigh up to 30,000 pounds, and the damage that they can cause physically, emotionally, and financially, can be catastrophic. If you have suffered serious injuries due …

Who is Liable in a Self-Driving Auto Accident? Vehicles that drive themselves, known as self-driving vehicles, autonomous vehicles, or just AVs, have been officially touted as safer than human-propelled vehicles. And while self-driving technology is getting better every day, the fact remains that many high-profile self-driving cars, from Uber to Tesla to Google, have been …

What Are Your Rights to Compensation if You Have Been Injured in a Car Accident Caused by a Drunk Driver in Middleton, MA? Drunk driving is a heavily penalized criminal offense in Middleton, Massachusetts. If someone has been convicted of drunk driving causing a serious injury, they can face severe criminal charges and penalties, including …

Bicycle Vs. Car – The Deadly Consequences of Bicycle Accidents in South Florida It should come as no surprise that when a bicyclist meets a car in an accident setting, the bicyclist is generally the loser. With the renewed popularity of biking, we are also seeing an uptick in serious accidents involving the bicycle-meets-car scenario. …

According to the National Highway Traffic Association, distracted driving is “any activity that diverts attention from driving.” And while most of us associate distracted driving with texting while driving, distractions can be a myriad of behaviors that take our attention away from the road. The 3 Types of Driving Distractions In fact, distracted driving isn’t only about …

Windshield damage is common here in Florida. Between our constant construction and road debris and far too frequent automobile accidents, windshields bear the brunt of our automobile-focused society in Florida. If you have experienced windshield damage, you may be confused about whether it’s better to replace your windshield or if a repair will do the …

What is your liability if your broken windshield has caused damage to another car? Let’s consider a hypothetical accident. You have had a crack in your windshield for months and you’ve been putting off repairing it. One day, you are driving along, and some debris from the road flies up and hits your windshield. Because …