Truck accidents are often more devastating than accidents between two cars. This is because trucks can be 10 or more times heavier than the average car on the road. Construction trucks pose a particular danger to passengers of other vehicles in the event of an...
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) estimates that large trucks traveled 288 million miles in 2016. These tractor-trailers are essential for goods and supplies to be delivered across the country. With so many miles covered, it’s important that all truck drivers...
There is a certain degree of risk associated with left hand turns. For starters, left hand turns involve crossing one or more lanes of oncoming traffic. In addition, vehicles approaching an intersection may be speeding. As a result, left hand turn car accidents can be...
Burns can have a lasting effect on the way you look and the health of an affected part of the body. Severe burns to the hands may necessitate amputation of fingers and the loss of full use of your hands, for instance. Most people associate burn injury accidents with...
Car accidents can have serious repercussions, leaving victims with extensive medical bills, years of rehabilitation, and the financial burden of lost wages. Receiving a settlement from the other driver’s insurance can help alleviate financial strain after a car...
It’s common knowledge that car accidents cause serious injuries. Sitting in the passenger’s seat in a vehicle can be just as dangerous as sitting behind the wheel. If you suffered an injury as a passenger in an auto accident, you may be entitled to receive...
According to numbers from the California Highway Patrol, there were 38 auto accident fatalities and 3,501 car crash injuries in San Francisco in 2015. In the same year, Alameda County recorded 87 accident fatalities and 7,370 injuries, and San Mateo County recorded 33...
If you have been injured because of another person’s negligent actions, it’s imperative that you speak with the attorneys of Bowles & Verna LLP. Our Walnut Creek, CA lawyers have helped countless clients in catastrophic personal injury lawsuits, whether seeking...
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution in which a mediator helps negotiate a settlement between parties in a lawsuit. Rather than going all the way to trial, mediation avoids the courts and helps the parties arrive at a pre-trial settlement. It’s...
Construction workers should undergo safety training, be provided with safety gear, and work with functioning equipment to reduce the risk of serious injuries on construction sites. Unfortunately, these precautions are not taken on every job site, increasing the risk...