On behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | Sep 25, 2016 | Truck Accidents
Every day transport trucks deliver thousands of goods to stores all across the U.S. We might not think about how many hours these goods take to reach our favorite stores. The truth is, truck drivers have to spend several hours behind the wheel to transport these...
On behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | Sep 19, 2016 | Pedestrian Accidents
A hit-and-run scenario occurs when the guilty driver leaves the scene without providing any assistance or contact information at the time of the incident. This is a punishable offense, especially if the damages are serious. If the driver flees the scene, regardless of...
On behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | Sep 11, 2016 | Truck Accidents
Truck accidents can be catastrophic in nature. The huge size and weight of the truck poses a potential risk when on the road, as other automobiles are much smaller in size. In case of a mishap, consequences might be deadly. Thus, special care...
On behalf of Maples, Nix & Diesselhorst | Sep 5, 2016 | Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians are extremely vulnerable in traffic situations, this is why motorists are expected to yield to them when they are crossing the road. In most pedestrian-motorist accidents, the blame falls on the motorist. However, “contributory negligence” is a...