High-impact vehicle crashes often lead to severe injuries to the vehicle occupants that sometimes result in disability. In such a case, you might lose your job, which can, in turn, affect your livelihood. Luckily, you can minimize the accident’s impact on your life by filing a compensation claim against the faulty driver. A car accident lawyer will guide you through the legal process to ensure you receive the rightful compensation. However, they will require you to take the following measures to enhance the claim’s success.…
Truck accidents are among the worst crashes on the road. Since trucks are larger and heavier than regular passenger vehicles, they cause a lot of damage when involved in an accident. Pursuing an accident claim involving these commercial vehicles is different and often more challenging than cases involving another passenger vehicle. The trucking industry understands the dangers these vehicles pose on the road, and they have laws to prevent and mitigate them.…
A truck driver might take a prescription medication out of medical necessity, but they may be prohibited from driving afterward. Some prescription medications come with side effects that make a vehicle dangerous to operate. Therefore, the use of prescription medications might be a relevant factor when your truck accident lawyer negotiates a settlement for you.
Drowsiness and a Slow Reaction Time
Prescription medications can lead to drowsiness and some medications have side effects that similar to those resulting in having a blood alcohol content above the legal limit.…
