Each year in the U.S., the shift in Daylight Saving Time (DST) impacts the daily lives of millions—students, pedestrians, professionals, emergency responders, heavy vehicle operators, and even wildlife. Whether you’re well-acquainted with the clock change or newly adjusting, we’re tackling a crucial question: Does DST increase risks on the road and contribute to accidents? What...
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After an accident, you don’t just become a victim who needs help, guidance, and care. Unfairly, you have now become a number in a billion-dollar industry: insurance. Whether you like it or not, you’re now part of a system designed to protect corporate profits. That means minimizing payouts, including yours. These tactics are well known...
When you’re asking for help after an accident, you’re in one of the most vulnerable moments, maybe ever. And while many attorneys are committed to fighting for your recovery, there are others who may (and will) take advantage of your situation. They make promises they can’t keep, rush you into signing contracts, or hide fees...
Accidents can happen anywhere, whether on the road, at work, or even during everyday activities. When injuries occur, people often face medical bills, lost wages, and uncertainty about their future. This is where a personal injury attorney steps in to provide guidance and legal support. A personal injury attorney is a lawyer who helps individuals...
After a serious crash, receiving a personal injury settlement can feel like a huge relief: a chance to pay medical bills, cover lost wages, and move forward. But before you spend that money, it’s important to understand how the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) treats these settlements. Is it all tax-free? Not exactly. Some portions are...
Besides being injured and exhausted by the legal process, we understand that you might also feel uncertain about what happens if your personal injury claim doesn’t result in a favorable outcome. If a jury rules against your case, you will not be awarded any damages or compensation from the defendant, even if your injuries are...
Kevin thought it was harmless. A small fender-bender outside Spokane. No witnesses. He told the officer the other driver ran the red light. Insurance paid out fast… until someone pulled the traffic cam footage. Within weeks, Kevin wasn’t just dealing with a denied claim. He was facing a felony. In Washington, misrepresenting the facts after...
Rideshare Transparency and National Safety Trends When it comes to safety reporting, the rideshare industry isn’t equally open. Uber releases an annual Safety Report with nationwide data, while Lyft has historically been more guarded, publishing fewer public statistics. A 2021 study published in Injury Prevention by Morrison et al., supported by the CDC, sheds some...
Experiencing an accident as a victim is an unfortunate accident or situation that no one anticipates. The aftermath can often seem overwhelming, and the complexities of seeking compensation may deter individuals from pursuing their claims due to a lack of legal knowledge. One common misconception is that without security video footage, proving what happened is...
Although technology has improved safety in a variety of ways, it has also unlocked new potential points of failure. There are four primary causes of accidents that can be attributed to technical failures in “smart” vehicles: 1. Malfunctions: When the vehicle’s systems or components fail to operate as intended, leading to potentially dangerous situations. Electrification...