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When Other Drivers Won’t Keep a Safe Distance Between Cars—What You Need to Know

We all know tailgating is annoying, but it can also be dangerous. Most drivers understand that maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle in front of them is critical in preventing a deadly crash. However, many motorists misjudge what actually constitutes a safe distance. When these drivers get too close, devastating rear-end accidents can occur […]

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Scaffolding Accidents on Construction Sites

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), [1] falls are the number one cause of death among construction workers who are on the job. Members of construction crews often work at great heights and, whether they are on ladders, building structures, or other high places, falls can occur and cause catastrophic injuries. One […]

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Single Car Crash – Can I Still Make An Injury Claim?

Single Car Crash – Can I Still Make An Injury Claim? A car accident doesn’t have to involve two vehicles. Single-car crashes occur for many reasons, such as swerving to avoid a collision and running off the road. The driver isn’t always responsible for a single-car crash. In many cases, they may still have an […]

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What to Know About Tire Blowout Accidents

Six Causes, Seven Preventative Steps, and Five Actions You Should Take Afterward Like many other dangerous types of car accidents, tire blowout accidents can occur in the blink of an eye. One minute, your vehicle may be traveling safely and relatively smooth down the road. Next, the tire blows out, causing the car to quickly […]

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Are Tired Drivers More Likely to Get into Accidents? | Stewart J. Guss, Attorney At Law

Tired drivers, wake up! Driving while sleepy is dangerous, and even the loss of an hour or two of shut-eye can put you at greater risk of a car accident. A 2016 study by the Foundation for Traffic Safety succinctly outlines the dangers of driving while tired. Know the warning signs and the risks. Driving […]

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What to Do After A Fender Bender

Don’t surrender or lose your temper when a fender bender has rendered you injured! …Did we lose you already with that tongue-twister? No? Great! Because we have some vital information that could help you. Car accidents, no matter how minor, leave you feeling shook. With all the stress and shock swirling around in your head, […]

Trip and Fall vs. Slip and Fall Injuries – Is There a Difference?

Having worked on premises liability cases in Texas for almost 20 years, I’m often asked if there is a difference between a “trip and fall” and a “slip and fall” injury case. Okay, so I’ll just start with this – if you’ve fallen and been hurt, this is a distinction without a difference. You’re in […]

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Personal Injury Settlement Amounts for Truck Accidents

Semi-truck accidents can be devastating as well as deadly, and that doesn’t include putting the pieces back together after the accident. If you have been in an accident involving a semi-truck, the legal system may seem confusing, and it may be difficult to understand where to get started.If the truck driver was at-fault, you may […]

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7 acciones peligrosas que AUMENTAN la cantidad de accidentes de camiones

Todos dependemos de gigantescos vehículos comerciales para que transporten los bienes que necesitamos y queremos a lo largo de todo el territorio nacional, sin embargo, cuando un camionero negligente causa un accidente, absolutamente nadie resulta beneficiado. Este tipo de accidentes no solo generan demoras en las entregas de productos, sino que ponen en riesgo de […]