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A truck that’s been improperly loaded can create unique hazards that affect the vehicle’s operation and maneuverability and increase the risk of serious accidents. Improperly loaded cargo accidents in Mooresville, NC, have the potential to cause severe harm to the occupants of other vehicles, as well as to the driver of the truck itself. How […]
Did you suffer a serious injury because somebody else chose to be careless or reckless? If so, you deserve a legal team that understands your community and will fight for every dollar you’re owed. We at Schwaba Law Firm are personal injury lawyers who proudly serve accident victims in all areas throughout North Carolina. Our […]
One of the riskiest elements of the aftermath of a collision with a commercial truck is the prospect of interacting with the insurer. Big trucking companies have substantial insurance coverage, and their adjusters, while they may be friendly and sound concerned about your condition, are more concerned with protecting their employers’ profits. That’s why you […]
If you own a vehicle, you’ve likely had the experience of receiving a recall notice in the mail informing you that some component of your car needs to be repaired or replaced due to a defect. What happens if that defect has already caused you harm? While there is a relationship between a product recall […]
Under Wisconsin’s comparative fault law, you may still be able to recover compensation after a Green Bay car accident if you’re partially responsible for the collision. At the same time, the law also limits how much you can recover if you’re partially at fault, and if your responsibility exceeds a certain threshold, you’ll be barred […]
Truck accident claims are among the most complex injury cases due to the corporate structures of many transportation companies and the role of federal regulations within the industry. Due to the substantial amounts of money at stake, insurance companies tend to fight as hard as possible to minimize payouts. For this reason, the volume and […]
Product liability cases differ from many other types of personal injury claims in Green Bay because strict liability may apply, meaning you may not need to prove someone was negligent in order to pursue compensation. Instead, the focus is often on whether the product was defective and unreasonably dangerous. Additionally, when product defects cause harm, […]
Black ice forms when water on the road freezes into a thin, clear layer. It looks like wet pavement, so drivers often do not recognize it as ice. A car can start sliding before the driver knows something is wrong. Cars can lose control even at low speeds, which makes these crashes serious and hard […]
Car accidents can leave you feeling shocked, overwhelmed, and confused about what to do next. However, if you want to protect your health and your legal rights, you should act quickly and decisively. Consider taking the following steps after a car accident in Green Bay, WI, to get the medical care you need and begin […]
Commercial trucks are large vehicles that demand careful handling and safe roadways. Hazardous road conditions, including potholes, uneven pavement, missing or faded signs, debris, poor lighting, ice, snow, and improperly marked construction zones, pose serious risks to truck drivers and other motorists. Trucks respond differently to sudden hazards due to longer stopping distances, high center […]
