If you think most personal injury lawsuits are frivolous, you’ve fallen victim to believing one of the most common myths about this practice area. People often refer to the “Hot Coffee” lawsuit when discussing such cases, but there’s a lot more to that particular claim than the media led people to believe.
Neck injuries are common among those involved in motor-vehicle collisions because the sudden stop and subsequent force of impact can snap the head forward and then back, straining the spine. Whiplash refers to a strained or sprained neck caused by rapid back-and-forth movements, and it is especially prevalent among individuals who were in rear-end collisions.
For many American families, summer is the perfect time to travel because the kids are out of school. Unfortunately, it also happens to be the perfect time to complete road construction because the weather is more predictable than it is during the winter months.
According to the National Center for Statistics and Analysis, rollover accidents are more likely to result in fatalities than any other kind of crash. Truck rollover wrecks are especially dangerous because 18-wheelers are so much larger than passenger cars, and they can cause significant damage when they roll on top of other vehicles.
According to car insurance statistics cited by Forbes, the average motorist will file a claim approximately once every 18 years. That means if you start driving at age 16, you will most likely be involved in some kind of collision by the time you turn 34. Also, over the course of your lifetime, you can expect to be in three to four car accidents.
All car accidents are stressful, but when the at-fault driver does not have insurance, any victims face the possibility of falling into debt due to medical bills and lost income. Sadly, this scenario is alarmingly common in the United States. According to the Insurance Information Institute, approximately 1 in 8 motorists were uninsured in 2012. Although this number has declined in recent years, getting into a collision with an uninsured or underinsured driver is still a very real possibility.
Heavy loads, unfamiliar roads, poor weather conditions – truck drivers face some challenging work conditions. Although commercial truckers tend to have more experience behind the wheel than other motorists, they are not immune to accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 342,000 trucks were involved in crashes in 2013, leading to 95,000 serious injuries and 3,964 deaths.
Uber and other rideshare companies have revolutionized the commercial transportation industry. Uber offers cheaper rates and more convenience than traditional taxis, and as of July 2016, the rideshare giant had completed more than 2 billion rides. However, with the growing number of Uber drivers and passengers comes an increase in Uber accidents.
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Disclaimer: The following are representative verdicts and settlements obtained by The Cooper Law Firm for its clients. The value of a personal injury claim is highly dependent on the facts of each individual case and the severity of the injuries sustained. As such, the following should not be considered a guarantee of a particular result in any potential case or claim.
INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT
Death
18-WHEELER WRECK
Death
18-WHEELER WRECK
Brain/Neck Injury
18-WHEELER WRECK
Neck Injury
INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT
Scaffold Collapse
Cooper Law Firm handles cases throughout the state of Texas and Oklahoma.
