Bicycle accident victims may be entitled to compensation American cities in general are hardly bike-friendly, especially compared to progressive European cities like Copenhagen and Amsterdam. Nonetheless, the popularity of commuting by bike in urban areas is on the rise in the US. From 2000 to 2010, the numbers of bicycle commuters increased by 60 percent.…

Industry professionals worry about safety risks Using technology to help improve rail safety is not a new concept. A safety system called Positive Train Control that can automatically assist with braking to slow speeding trains is already in place on many lines. Positive Train Control is designed to assist, not replace, the human engineer. Fully…

Odd DUI accident makes headlines Traditionally, most people wait until after the nuptials have been completed before celebrating with champagne or other intoxicating beverages--or substances. However, one Arizona bride-to-be apparently started the party a bit too early. According to police, the bride-to-be, Amber Young, was involved in a three-car accident in Marana, Arizona at around…

A proposed increase to the required minimum liability coverage would make more compensation available to car accident victims Many states, including Arizona, make liability coverage on drivers’ car insurance policies mandatory. Mandatory liability coverage helps ensure that if a driver causes an accident, the injured victims will be able to recover compensation from that driver’s…

Learn why you should beware of quick offers to pay when settling a personal injury case After a serious personal injury accident, it’s not uncommon for individuals and their families to be under a lot of financial strain. Even if the injured individual was covered by insurance, there are likely to be big medical bills…

If you are suffering from PTSD after a car accident, you deserve compensation When you think of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), you probably think of a shell-shocked soldier who comes home from war but brings the stress and anxiety of the battlefield with him. In reality, PTSD is by no means limited to soldiers or…

Learn why dangerous airbags made it into so many cars By now, numerous recalls and lawsuits have made the existence of a dangerous defect in Takata airbags almost common knowledge. But how did this defect get incorporated into the product? Here’s the story. November of 2014 was the first time that the issue of defective…

Learn how to tell if you should consult an attorney about filing a personal injury claim after a motorcycle accident Have you been injured in a motorcycle accident? You may be wondering if you are entitled to compensation. Here are 7 signs that it is probably in your best interests to contact a motorcycle accident…

Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of settling your personal injury case out of court. When it comes to securing compensation for a personal injury, there are two possible ways to do it: settle the case out of court, or proceed to litigation. In the majority of cases, settling out of court is the best…

Numerous victims have filed personal injury lawsuits based on defective Tristar pressure cookers Manufacturers have a responsibility to make sure that their products are reasonably safe when used as intended. When manufacturers fail in this duty, the consequences can range from a minor inconvenience to a life-changing injury. Over the past few years, defective Tristar…