When you think about product liability and defective product lawsuits, the mind usually conjures images of items such as children’s toys, vehicles and auto parts, and even breast implants. Rarely would anyone immediately think about
The FMCSA reports that 4,186 large trucks and buses were involved in fatal crashes in 2013, increasing two percent from the published statistics in 2012. No data has been published explaining why the increase in
In general, all distracted driving is dangerous and could result in a car accident, whether that distraction is talking to a passenger who is inside of the car or chatting on your cell phone. A
The whiplash effect that people experience during a car accident is usually known for injuring the neck, head, and face. However, serious injuries can also occur inside of the mouth, affecting the teeth, known as
Uber is causing quite a stir with their blatant disregard for responsibility after several people, including a pedestrian, were injured in a car accident involving an Uber driver. While Uber strongly defends their standpoint that
Recently, the Indiana Supreme Court has ruled that the Indiana Product Liability Act statute of repose for asbestos cases is “unconstitutional” and applicable on three different appeals. The Indiana Product Liability Act statute of repose
Car wrecks always create issues for the people involved, but as more parties are involved in the accident, the difficulties that will be encountered in determining who is liable for the damages will grow exponentially.
In a lot of litigation stemming from car wrecks, the court’s final verdict on the matter will come down to which party had the best, most convincing evidence to support their version of events. And
One of the most potentially injurious kinds of auto accidents is a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian. The combination of the weight and momentum of a car and the lack of protection that
When a train and a car get in a collision at a railroad crossing, it never ends well for the car. Trains on average weigh 3,200 tons, though depending on the freight being carried can
A pedestrian who was hit by a car while trying to cross the road last week has passed away from her injuries after a brief hospital stay. Chantel Lynch of Windsor Locks was attempting to
When you are involved in a car accident that is not your fault, you expect the driver who caused it to be held liable for the damages they caused. In cases where the at-fault driver
