Jackknife accidents can cause catastrophic injuries and change a person’s life forever. When the two parts of a tractor-trailer, the cab and the trailer, fold into the shape of a V rather than the trailer following in line with the cab, the result can be a multi-vehicle collision and severe harm.
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The Effects of Airbag Deployment in Your Car Accident Claim
The insurance claims adjuster will automatically consider the collision to be a significant crash if your airbags deployed because it usually takes a substantial impact to set off airbags. In other words, the insurer knows that they are not dealing with a low-speed, low-impact “fender-bender.” You can talk to...
Read MoreWhy Do Head-On Accidents With Motorcycles Occur?
Many Maryland motorcyclists enjoy the feel of the open road and the beautiful scenery Maryland has to offer. Unfortunately, motorcycle drivers have a heightened risk of head-on accidents because they have less structural protection from collisions. As a result, they are more likely to suffer severe or fatal injuries if they are...
Read MoreTraumatic Head Injuries in High School Sports
There is always some risk of injury when playing sports in youth sports. However, although athletes anticipate the possibility of injuries, there are situations where injuries were preventable had safety precautions been in place. If you or a child was injured playing sports because of negligence, you might have a right to...
Read MoreFactors That Contribute to Construction Injuries and Fatalities
Construction sites can be dangerous places. Oversized equipment and large-scale movement and activity can cause safety threats that may result in construction accidents or fatalities. You may be entitled to compensation if you or a loved one has been injured in a construction accident. Our Washington DC personal injury attorney is...
Read MoreWhat You Need to Disclose to Your Personal Injury Attorney
Dealing with a personal injury may be stressful, and you may be uncertain of what you need to disclose to your attorney. For many people, the first step is having a consultation about their case. The more candid you are with the attorney in this initial meeting, the more likely you are...
Read MoreDo I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer if I’m Submitting a Claim to Insurance?
If you are submitting an insurance claim, it may seem like a straightforward process at first. Perhaps your claim only relates to property damage, or it feels like your injury was minor. Hiring an attorney may seem unnecessary. However, the scope of an injury or damage to property often...
Read MoreCan You Sue for a Car Accident in DC if You Are Not Hurt?
If you are in a car accident in Washington D.C., you first should seek medical attention, even if you don't think you're injured. Many injuries from car accidents aren't immediately apparent, and it's important to get checked out by a doctor. If you decide to file a lawsuit for your car accident,...
Read MoreTypes of Damages Available in DC Personal Injury Cases
After an accident, you may have accrued medical bills, lost income, and may be unable to return to work. This, plus the emotions you and your loved ones may be going through, can lead to a lot of stress. The last thing you want to deal with is figuring out how and...
Read MoreCan You Sue an Uninsured Driver in Maryland?
No one wants to go through a car accident, let alone one in which the person who hit you does not have insurance. Unfortunately, an at-fault driver in a car accident may be uninsured, or you may not have a chance to find out if they were insured because the accident was...
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