Posts by Slack Davis Sanger
An 18-Wheeler Hit My Car: What Should I Do?
Despite the countless advancements in traffic safety and vehicle safety technology in recent decades, as well as crash statistics showing a decline in fatalities per miles traveled, America’s roadways are arguably more dangerous than ever before. There are more vehicles on the roads now than in the past, and modern complications like cell phones have…
Read MoreOptimizing Recoveries For A Spinal Cord Injury
When you’re facing large medical bills after a severe injury, you may wonder what’s the optimal settlement for a spinal cord injury. People who have suffered a spinal injury in a car accident or other type of accident are facing a potentially catastrophic injury. If you have been affected by such an injury, you will…
Read MoreCauses of Plane Crashes: What to do After an Accident
Whether it’s traveling for work or going on vacation, many people reach their destinations on an airplane. If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident while flying, you may want to learn more about the causes of plane crashes and who is at fault. These tragedies can occur for a variety…
Read MoreWhat Is a Class Action Lawsuit? Exploring These Claims
Many people are familiar with what a lawsuit is: a dispute or claim that is filed in court and either settled or brought before a judge for a formal judgment. People file lawsuits against individuals, companies, corporations, or other entities they believe have caused them injury—whether physical, emotional, or financial. But what is a class…
Read MorePlane Crashes in 2018: What Do These Accidents Tell Us?
Understandably, plane crashes in 2018 dominated the headlines. During those 12 months alone, there were more than 500 deaths related to air travel, which is a tremendous spike in comparison to the 44 lives lost in 2017. With the increase in low-cost options, a rise in disposable income, and more working-age adults flying for both business…
Read MoreTruck Accident Injuries: What Happens Next?
Any car or truck accident can have devastating and even tragic consequences, but semi-truck accidents can be especially catastrophic for crash victims and their families. Statistics show that car and truck accident injuries are often far worse when a semi-truck or 18-wheeler was involved in the crash. Victims of these kinds of accidents often sustain…
Read MoreTurbulence-Related Injuries: What Are Your Legal Rights?
It all started with that unsettling feeling in the pit of your stomach when a flight attendant asked passengers to return to their seats because rough conditions were ahead. Or, perhaps there was no announcement, but instead what felt like a sudden sharp drop in altitude, followed by a prolonged bumpy ride. As you tightened…
Read MoreHit By a Company Vehicle: What Should I Do?
If you have been hit by a company vehicle, or someone you love was involved in a crash with one, you’re probably wondering what your rights are. What are your options for legal action and how can you attain the justice you deserve? A company vehicle is any truck, bus, van, or car that is…
Read MoreHow Much to Expect From a Car Accident Settlement
If you or someone you love has ever been involved in a serious wreck, you probably already know that determining who is at fault can be a complicated process, even if the other driver was clearly driving carelessly or recklessly. This situation can become even more complicated if there were multiple cars involved or if…
Read MoreTexas Motorcycle Laws: Creating Safer Roadways
Road safety is a far more complicated prospect for motorcyclists than it is for drivers of cars and trucks. When accidents happen involving larger vehicles, those vehicles’ drivers and any passengers have at least some exterior protection provided by their seatbelts, along with the steel frame of the vehicle. Motorcycle operators and passengers, on the…
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