According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) reports, about 5000 pedestrians die each year in motor-vehicle related accidents besides an approximate number of 76,000 pedestrians in 2012 suffered injuries when hit by a car or truck. Pedestrian...
6 Hidden Auto Accident Injuries To Look Out For
by W. David Bennett, Esq. | Jan 7, 2020 | Auto Accident, Car Accidents, Truck Accident
When most people think of auto accident injuries, they envision dramatic damage such as broken arms and bloody faces. But not all car accident injuries are visible to the naked eye. You could feel perfectly fine following an accident and unknowingly have a serious...
Does pregnancy affect the financial liability in an auto accident?
by W. David Bennett, Esq. | Dec 24, 2019 | Auto Accident, Car Accidents, Hit and Run Accident
Where does the financial liability in an auto accident lie? You expect to carry your baby to term and to deliver a precious new life into the world. You do everything to protect the beating heart inside you. It is your job to eat right, exercise regularly, and avoid...
What role does driver fatigue play in a truck accident injury claim?
by W. David Bennett, Esq. | Dec 11, 2019 | Auto Accident, Truck Accident
Can driver fatigue play a role in truck accident injury? Most people understand that driving while intoxicated is dangerous. However, many ignore the dangers that driving while drowsy plays in motor vehicle accidents. A drowsy driver has slow reaction times, judgment,...
15 Tips for a Safe Holiday Road Trip
by W. David Bennett, Esq. | Nov 27, 2019 | Auto Accident, Car Accidents, Safety Tips
The holidays are almost here, and that means it’s time to start planning your road trip to visit friends and family. To ensure that you have a safe holiday road trip, consider following the tips listed below. 1. Save your regular vehicle from wear and tear by renting...
Who is responsible for Trampoline Park Injuries?
by W. David Bennett, Esq. | Nov 12, 2019 | Personal Injury, Premises Liability
Who is responsible for Trampoline Park Injuries? Does the waiver release the park of liability? If Trampoline Park Injuries occur, can you sue if you signed the waiver? A trampoline park can be a fun place to have a party for a child’s birthday, meet your...
What Does a Premises Liability Lawsuit Cover?
by W. David Bennett, Esq. | Oct 30, 2019 | Premises Liability
In a premises liability lawsuit, you seek recovery for damages from hazardous or unsafe conditions on the defendant’s property. As with personal injury cases in general, you must do more than prove you were hurt. Specifically, the owner or person in control must have...
Who should file a wrongful death lawsuit?
by W. David Bennett, Esq. | Oct 15, 2019 | Wrongful Death
A wrongful death lawsuit or claim can be brought against a person or company that may have brought about someone’s death. The action that caused death can be due to negligence. Family members may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit against whoever is responsible...
How do you prove negligence for a slip and fall accident?
by W. David Bennett, Esq. | Oct 1, 2019 | Personal Injury, Slip and Fall Injury
The last thing we expect to happen to us when traveling or enjoying ourselves socially is to trip or slip and fall accident. It’s a nightmare and embarrassing at the same time. Often, we don’t know what to do or who is to blame. The only thing we know is that we are...
What if you’re the passenger in a rideshare auto accident?
by W. David Bennett, Esq. | Sep 17, 2019 | Auto Accident
Although Uber has only been around since the year 2009, these ridesharing companies have become incredibly popular in the last few years. With their increasing presence on the road, Uber and Lyft vehicles do get into auto accidents from time to time. What are the...