Federal regulations for truck drivers are extensive, and the consequences for negligence and violating a regulation is severe. If you are in a crash where the at-fault truck driver was under the influence, they could face serious consequences such as loss of their license, fines, and...
There are many different elements to take care of when a truck accident happens. It can be overwhelming to think about collecting evidence from the scene, talking to the other party’s insurance agent, and filing an insurance claim against the truck driver at fault in...
Each state’s legal system has a Statute of Limitations in place for civil lawsuits. Civil suits can pertain to personal injury, property damage, medical malpractice, trespassing, and more. In the State of Missouri, if you are involved in a truck accident, the Statute of Limitations...
The best defense against the at-fault driver in an accident is significant evidence and an experienced lawyer. The Dixon Injury Firm has put together the following list of information that you need to collect for your truck accident lawyer after an accident to hopefully provide...
It can be difficult to determine fault in semi-truck accidents, especially if multiple vehicles are involved, more than one driver is at fault for the accident, or it’s unclear who caused the crash. If you are injured in a semi-truck accident and need help determining...
If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in a truck accident, you could be eligible to recover compensation for your suffering. It’s vital to the success of your claim and the protection of your rights to act quickly after an accident...
Accidents are never easy to deal with, but commercial truck crashes are often more complex and severe than standard passenger vehicle accidents. If you or someone you love has been hit by a commercial truck, it’s vital to consult a lawyer immediately about the accident....
A compelling insurance claim can go a long way, but if the other party’s insurance company refuses to offer an acceptable settlement for your damages, hiring an attorney is your best defense in getting the settlement that you desire. Your lawyer can guide you in...
There are thousands of attorneys available to represent your case, but it’s essential to hire an experienced truck accident attorney. Hiring an attorney ensures that your case is in capable hands and has the best chances possible of recovering damages. It can be difficult to...
If you are injured in a truck accident, an essential post-accident step is getting legal guidance for your case. Your lawyer can provide financial assistance for you and your family during this difficult time and guide you through the process of filing a powerful truck...
Large trucks weigh nearly five times as much as the average passenger vehicle on the road. If a truck rear-ends a car stopped at a stoplight, this can cause serious or fatal injuries to the passenger vehicle occupant. If you were injured in a truck...
Truck accidents can be overwhelming to deal with. If you have been in a truck accident, the question, “do I need to hire a truck accident lawyer?” has likely popped into your head once or twice. Hiring a truck accident lawyer can provide answers to...
Commercial trucks can cause severe injuries and financial damages. If you or someone you love has been in a truck accident, it’s crucial to act quickly and speak with an experienced injury lawyer about the options available to your truck accident claim. Who is At...
Commercial truck drivers are insured by large insurance companies and must adhere to strict state and federal regulations while behind the wheel. If you have been harmed in a truck accident, you could have a valid claim against the at-fault truck driver. Insurance companies can...
Truck accidents occur for a variety of reasons. Whether due to negligence from the truck driver or a passenger vehicle occupant, the results are the same; hefty damages and consequences for causing the crash. If you or someone you love has been in a truck...
Despite what you’ve seen in television shows and movies, not all cases go to trial or court. The truth is that most car accident settlements are handled outside of court and finalized before ever having to go to court. Some cases do go to court,...
Car accidents can be stressful to deal with but become even more difficult to deal with when someone that is involved is injured or killed. If you have been involved in a car accident where the at-fault driver was killed, it’s important to act quickly...
There are 13,000 injuries caused by multi-vehicle car accidents in the U.S. every year. These types of accidents can cause severe injuries and be fatal depending on the type of vehicles that are involved in the accident and how it occurs. If you have been involved in...
If you are in a car accident, there are several types of damages that you may be eligible to recover. If you suffered personal injuries or damage to your vehicle, you may be eligible to recover compensation for your losses. Your car accident lawyer will examine the...
More than 40,000 people were killed in fatal car accidents in 2017. If you have been in a car accident and the person that caused the accident is deceased, you may be questioning your right to damages. You may still be eligible to recover damages for the...
Multi-vehicle accidents can be frightening. Sometimes they occur because one car rear-ends the car in front of them, or there is a sideswipe collision that causes a multi-vehicle accident. Regardless of the reason why the multi-vehicle accident happened, it’s important to act quickly, stay calm...
Rideshare apps such as Lyft and Uber have become popular methods of transportation for those looking for affordable and quick transportation. Rideshare apps have also caused the yearly fatality rate to increase by nearly 3%. This translates to roughly 987 additional lives lost per year. Rideshare...
According to the NCBI, drivers with a medical condition are, on average, twice as likely to be involved in a car crash. This could be due to losing control of the vehicle because of an unexpected medical emergency, suffering a medical emergency such as a heart...
Car accidents are never easy to deal with, much less one that involves a pedestrian. If you have been hit by a car and the at-fault driver doesn’t have insurance, you’re probably wondering what options are available to you. Depending on the circumstances of the...
Car accidents can be costly and take a lot of time and effort to straighten out. Depending on the severity of a car accident, there may be medical bills, ambulance fees, pain and suffering, and other damages involved. If you have car insurance coverage, these...
It’s never easy to lose someone that we are close to, but it can be especially difficult if the person that you lost is a close family member that was in a fatal car accident. If you are having a hard time figuring out what...
More than 390 million vehicles and 66 million pieces of motor vehicle equipment have been recalled since 1966. Vehicle recalls are issued regularly by the Department of Transportation, so it is important to check every so often and make sure that there isn’t a recall issued for...
If you experience mental or physical distress after a car accident, you may be eligible to recover pain and suffering damages. Pain and suffering damages can be difficult to determine because there often isn’t a dollar amount attached to them. If you are having difficulty...
It can extremely painful and difficult when a loved one passes away. If you have lost a family member or someone close to you in a car accident, you may have a valid wrongful death claim on your hands. To explore the options available to...
Drivers aren’t always required to file a police report after an accident, but in some types of car accidents, it is against the law to not report an accident. If someone is injured or if there is significant bodily damage done to your vehicle, you...
Many personal injury law factories get as many clients in the door as possible, hoping one will be the jackpot. Not us. At The Dixon Injury Firm, we’re highly selective about our cases because we devote considerable time and attention to each client.
