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Fatigue-Related Truck Accidents and Legal Recourse
Accidents involving commercial trucks or tractor-trailers can be devastating, even catastrophic. Such incidents can leave you battling physical pain and emotional scars for years to come. Sadly, terrible accidents are all too often caused by exhausted or overworked truckers. As...
The Rise of Distracted Driving Accidents and How They Affect Personal Injury Claims
For most people, the use of smartphones is a part of their daily lives. Cell phones make it easy to send emails, make phone calls, and send texts throughout the day. These devices allow us to stay connected to family...
How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help You Recover Compensation After an Accident
An accident can cause serious injuries and financial hardships for victims and their families. If you have suffered harm due to someone else’s negligence, you likely want to receive compensation for your injuries as quickly as possible. The money you...
Who Can Be Liable in a Truck Accident in California?
When a passenger vehicle is involved in an accident with a large truck, it is usually the occupants of the smaller vehicle who are severely injured. A recent annual report from the National Safety Council (NSC) showed that in large truck...
The Benefits of Hiring a Car Accident Lawyer in National City
Every year, there are close to 200,000 people injured in car accidents throughout California. A severe car accident can completely upend your life. You may be left with physical injuries, emotional scarring, and significant medical bills. If you are dealing with the...
Debunking Myths About Personal Injury Lawsuits: Insights From a Legal Professional
Many people have wrong ideas about personal injury claims, and these myths can lead injured victims to make regrettable decisions that cost them thousands of dollars in personal injury compensation. At Harker Injury Law, we are on a constant quest...
Investigating Truck Accidents: Key Steps to Establishing Fault and Liability
A serious trucking accident can derail your life in a matter of seconds. The sheer size of a commercial truck or tractor-trailer lends itself to catastrophic losses when involved in an accident. If you or a loved one has been...
Factors That Determine Liability in Car Accidents: What You Need to Know
Being in a car accident is never a pleasant experience, even if it is only a fender-bender. Quite frequently, the cause of a car crash is negligence on the part of one of these involved drivers. This means the at-fault...
The Role of Police Reports in Car Accident Cases and How They Can Influence the Outcome of a Car Accident Claim
Tensions naturally run high after a car accident, and it is often the role of the police to keep things calm. The officers are not there on the scene to take sides or pronounce judgment. Rather, they should speak calmly...
The Importance of Timely Medical Treatment in Personal Injury Cases
Getting timely medical treatment can make the difference between a swift recovery and living with ongoing problems. For example, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), including concussions, are common in personal injury cases. A 2021 study found that delayed or inadequate treatment of TBIs...