If you are looking to file a wrongful death claim, it is extremely important to know what the statute of limitations is in your state. Even when you are unsure whether or not you want to press charges...
To many, driving down the dry summer roads might seem hundreds of times safer than driving in the harsh weather conditions that winter offers. But, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the summer months prove...
Companies like Tesla are developing new technology daily. The auto industry is continuously working on reducing the risk of accidents in vehicles. If you are wondering how safe your vehicle is in an accident, look at the National...
It’s no secret that newer cars are safer than the older ones, especially with all the new technological advancements that we are discovering and developing every year. But while they might be safer, just how much safer are...
It might seem obvious that after an accident with a small and large vehicle, the damage and injuries sustained by the individuals in the larger vehicle are going to be lighter than the small vehicle and its occupants....
Wet roads and rainy weather conditions contribute to about 1.2 million auto accidents annually. While we may finally be passed the heavy snowfall that winter brings, it’s important to recognize that rain, whether it be heavy rainfall or...
We’ve come a long way since the Model T began to hit the streets of Detroit, and in between the production of the first car in 1908 to the mass production of modern vehicles today, there have been...
We have entered the deadliest time of the year to be on the road, Utah’s 100 Deadliest Days. For years, traffic safety officers, newscasters and even the car accident lawyers here at Robert J. DeBry have warned drivers...
In the event of an accident, it often comes as common knowledge and instinct to contact the authorities afterward. However, accident severity differs depending on the situation, and if you’re faced with a less severe accident, you might...
Wrongful death is legally described as, “the death of an individual caused by recklessness or negligence of other people or entities.” When an individual passes due to this reckless behavior of another party, it can leave the victim’s...
Statistics are usually fascinating to look at, but when it comes to looking at fatality-related statistics, it is quite an eye-opening and somber experience. Nonetheless, it is interesting and good to know hard stats that relate to you!...
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of death across the world. On average, 3,287 people die each day in fatal car accidents. The causes of these car accidents range from distracted driving to drivers driving under...
With new technology comes the inevitable skeptic. There are people out there that believe that new vehicle safety technology has resulted in a decline in good drivers due to the dependence we’re putting on said technologies, but is...
If you’ve been keeping up with our recent blog posts or you’re knowledgeable when it comes to car accident statistics, you probably know that car accidents significantly rise during the summer months. This is mostly due to the...
Accidents happen every day, but do all of them require the involved parties to call the authorities? This video answers that question, and if you are involved in an accident and haven’t already talked to a legal representative,...
As we make our way into spring, we get a little bit closer to the hundred deadliest days. If you’re unaware, the hundred deadliest days take place in the summer months of June, July and August. While summer...
When it comes to a wrongful death case, the victim’s family might find it difficult to aim their focus on the legal aspects due to the emotional trauma they’re faced with. You want to ensure that you have...
Unless you’re a personal injury lawyer or you’ve had the unfortunate experience of dealing with one of these cases personally, you’re probably unsure what is categorized as a personal injury and what constitutes a personal injury case. If...
