When a drunk driver is a minor, if he or she was served alcohol in a bar or restaurant prior to causing the accident, that establishment may be held liable. A teenager shouldn’t have been given access to alcohol in the first place – and thus under “dram shop” laws, you would file suit against the business responsible for providing the alcohol, and not actually against the teenager.
I was injured as the result of an accident involving a traffic construction site. I’ve been told I should have been driving more slowly through a work site, but there were no signs advising me to slow down. Do I have a case?
The company responsible for the road construction project or site should have posted signs alerting you to the need for reduced speed. If there were no signs or other indications that you could have reasonably interpreted as a reason to reduce speed, and you had an accident because of construction conditions you were not aware of, you may have a personal injury case. An experienced attorney can discuss your case and advise you in greater detail.
My uncle was riding a motorcycle and the driver of another vehicle swerved into him, killing him. Can his family sue, or was he responsible for making himself more visible to the driver?
A motorcyclist has the same right to share the road as the driver of any vehicle. Certainly, anyone operating a motorcycle should take all possible measures to remain visible – but he is not legally responsible for the alertness of other drivers. Consult with an attorney for a more thorough review of your case.
If I’m involved in a vehicle accident, do I really need to seek medical attention if I don’t have major injuries?
Anyone involved in a vehicle accident would be well-advised to seek medical attention. Many injuries that result from vehicle accidents aren’t immediately apparent, and shock and adrenaline can blur pain symptoms. It’s important to obtain medical care right away so that if you do incur a serious injury as a result of your accident, you have documentation of those injuries.
Why shouldn’t I sign anything from the other driver’s insurance company if they are offering to compensate me for my injuries?
The reason you should never sign any documents from the other driver’s insurance company without first speaking with a lawyer is that the insurance company wants to minimize the amount it pays to you. A release you must sign as part of the settlement will prevent you from pursuing further legal action. Since many injuries may be more complicated and require additional treatment such as physical therapy or even surgery, you don’t want to get locked into a compensation amount until you know the extent of your condition.
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