An average of six million car accidents occurs in the country every year. These accidents cause about 3 million injuries annually. 2 million drivers even develop permanent injuries as a result of their crash. Those injuries can lead to expensive medical bills or cause you to miss work. If you were in a car accident, you can […]
Get The Best Personal Injury Compensation: A Complete Guide
We spend a lot of time behind the wheel of our automobiles. In fact, we spend so much time in cars and on the roadways that we forget just how much of a risk we are putting ourselves in. Accidents are a more common occurrence than we like to believe, with millions of people finding […]
Injured In A Slip And Fall Accident? Time To Call A Slip And Fall Lawyer
A simple accident can lead to medical bills, missed work, pain and suffering, and loss of quality of life. If you are dealing with the complicated and financially divesting aftermath of a slip and fall accident an experienced slip and fall attorney can help. As a leading personal injury attorney, Sweet James has guided hundreds […]
The Dangers Of Driving With Unrestrained Pets In The Car
When it comes to driving with pets in the car, we recently came across a quote that couldn’t be more true: man’s best friend is not a driver’s best friend. Any unrestrained being or object can create a driving hazard, and pets are no exception. Not only are they a distraction, but they can become […]
Arizona’s Cell Phone Ban – What You Need to Know
At any given daylight moment, more than 600,000 drivers are using cell phones while driving on America’s roads. Known as distracted driving, cell phone use is dangerous driver behavior that claimed 3,166 lives in 2017. Distracted driving is defined as any activity that diverts attention away from driving. A form of negligence, any driver that […]
My Child Drives a Motorcycle – What Worried Parents Need to Know
As parents, we always want our kids to be safe. While there is no greater joy than seeing them make their own decisions and flourish, there is also no greater worry than when they leave home and enter the world as adults. While we cannot control our adult children, we can encourage them to stay […]
St. Patrick’s Day Driving Tips: How To Stay Safe On The Road
According to the National Highway Travel Safety Administration (NHTSA), close to 30 people are killed in DUI accidents every day. Given that the average American drinks 4.2 alcoholic drinks on St. Patrick’s Day and 57% of the population plans to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2020, the likelihood of encountering an impaired driver on March 17th is […]
Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents and How to Avoid Them
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 857 bicyclists killed in bicycle accidents in 2018. Chances are, if you ride a bike, you’ve witnessed some unsafe situations that could have led to an accident. As a leading bicycle accident attorney, Sweet James is all too aware of the dangers cyclists face. If […]
What To Do If You Are Involved In A Charter Bus Accident
On February 22, 2020 a charter bus crash on a San Diego highway killed three passengers and injured 18. The charter bus accident occurred on a rain-slicked I-15, where it rolled down an embankment and landed on its roof – throwing several passengers from the bus, trapping one under the vehicle and another inside. Federal investigators […]
Pedestrian Accidents in Washington: Why Pedestrian Deaths Continue to Rise
Everyday, Washington pedestrians are at risk of being injured or killed in a pedestrian accident, a disturbing trend that’s showing no signs of stopping. In fact, according to statistics, pedestrian accidents in Washington are climbing. On February 1, 2020 at 4:30 a.m., a 30-year-old Auburn man was struck and killed by a car in […]