All drivers must maintain a lookout to see or hear what should be seen or heard. Heavy commercial vehicles have an extended stopping distance. Most drivers sit high above non-commercial vehicles. A good commercial driver will look at least 12 to 15 seconds ahead. At low speeds this is about the length of a city […]
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The Personal Injury Primer Podcast: 4 Years Later
Saturday 1 Apr 2023
“Welcome to Personal Injury Primer, where we break down the law into simple terms, provide legal tips, and discuss topics related to personal injury law.” Four years ago, on June 13, 2019 our law firm launched the Personal Injury Primer podcast. We’ve now recorded over 250 episodes. Plus we’ve compiled the first 156 episodes into three […]
Is Reconstructing An Auto Accident Necessary?
Wednesday 6 Oct 2021
In most auto accident scenarios there is always a degree of certainty of who or what caused the fault. And perhaps, a police report was generated that explained the accident in detail and the state of well being of the individuals involved in the mishap. But what happens when there is no clear cut evidence […]
Vehicle-Train Collision Makes Headlines
Tuesday 13 Oct 2020
Recently, a vehicle-train collision made headlines in Indiana when a semi-truck got stuck on the railroad tracks on October 9, 2020. The collision occurred in a small town outside of Indianapolis, and fortunately no injuries were reported. The driver of the stalled semi-truck was not inside the cab at the time the freight train came […]