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Auto Accidents impact nearly everyone in the United States each year. With 6.2 million motor vehicle accidents just last year and 2.2 million of those accidents resulting in injury, there’s a good chance that you or someone you know will either be involved in an accident, know someone involved in an accident, or be a witness to an accident this year. More importantly, motor vehicle accidents in the U.S. result in close to 40,000 deaths each year. For Americans aged 4 to 34, motor vehicle accidents are consistently the number one cause of death.(View More)
Our reliance on the trucking industry comes with a great cost - roadway accidents. Many truck drivers suffer from issues with fatigue, overloaded schedules, even drug issues, and recent statistics show that more than 144,000 trucks were involved in accidents in the span of one year. More importantly, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s 2007 statistics showed nearly 4200 trucks were involved in fatal traffic accidents. And while many national and state studies do not take fault into account when reporting truck accident data, the state of Oregon released statistics revealing truck drivers were at fault in 50 percent of that state’s 2008 truck crashes. Studies also show most of the deaths or injuries in such accidents happen to the non-commercial driver. These statistics highlight the dangers and issues of auto accidents involving large trucks. (View More)
Wrongful death is the term used when someone causes the death of another person. The death may be caused by the actions of someone or by their failure to act (neglect). Wrongful death is a civil action rather than a criminal action. Since the person killed (decedent) cannot file suit or collect damages, it is the family or representatives of the estate that do so. The intent is to recompense family members who have suffered monetarily and emotionally from the death. Damages can be assessed for lost wages and benefits, loss of companionship, and emotional pain and suffering caused by the trauma.(View More)
Sexual and Other Abuse of Minors by Authority Figures
The sexual abuse of minors by authority figures is far too common and the effects can be devastating. The perpetrators are typically individuals who are liked and trusted by the child and his or her family. Our office has developed a niche in the representation of families throughout the United States whose children have been subjected to sexual and other abuse by camp counselors, school teachers, coaches and clergy members. The ramifications of such abuse are long-reaching and can require years of counseling which places a huge financial and emotional burden on both victim and family. (View More)