Injuries can go far beyond physical harm, and sometimes, especially in the instance of a car accident, the longest-lasting and painful injuries caused by another person come in the form of emotional distress and mental trauma. It would seem obvious then, that if a person can sue a person for causing physical injury, then they can also sue a person for causing mental stress and trauma, too. The answer is yes, however securing damages for this can be very challenging in practice.
How do I make a claim for lost wages?
Getting injured when it was no fault of your own is stressful and painful enough, but there is often the additional problem of suffering a loss of wages due to your injuries. You may have been forced to lose weeks of pay because another person acted carelessly.
Preparing for a drug test as a truck driver
Drug testing is a vital part of making sure that a truck driver is safe to be on the road. But for any truck driver, whether being confident of passing the drug test or not, it can be a nerve-wracking experience.
How motorists can avoid being injured in drunk driving crash
Alcohol-induced car crashes are completely avoidable, yet Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) claims that during the average American's lifetime, at least two-thirds will have their life adversely impacted by a drunk driver. It's estimated that alcohol-related accidents result in medical and funeral costs that reach as high as $52 billion each year.
Know truth from myth when riding your motorcycle
You have likely heard your share of advice about staying safe on your motorcycle. For example, perhaps someone advised you to lay your bike down to avoid a crash. This is only one myth that may actually do more harm than good. In fact, laying your bike down can cause more severe bodily harm than simply applying effective techniques on the brake.
