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We’ve discussed the numerous dangers posed by large commercial vehicles on the roadways in several previous blogs. This month a semi-truck driver convicted on multiple charges in connection with a fatal April 2019 crash on Interstate 70 near Denver, Colorado, was sentenced to 110 years in prison. On October 15, 2021, Aguilera-Mederos, 26, was convicted…
Read MoreDespite fewer people being on the roads since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, traffic fatalities are on the rise. A staggering 38,680 people were killed on American roadways in 2020. The latest evidence suggests that after decades of safety gains, the pandemic has made U.S. drivers more reckless – more likely to…
Read MoreCar accidents happen in the blink of an eye but can leave lasting impacts on your health and well-being. While some injuries are immediately apparent, others may not show symptoms until hours, days, or even weeks after the incident. Understanding the potential for delayed injury onset and the importance of seeking prompt medical attention is…
Read MoreCrashes involving large, commercial vehicles are statistically more dangerous than those involving passenger vehicles alone. The higher chance of danger is elevated by such contributing factors including the large size and weight of commercial vehicles, truck driver skill levels, truck maintenance, and the type and amount of cargo being hauled. The legal weight for most…
Read MoreWhen a railroad worker is injured on the job, he or she is not eligible for workers’ compensation benefits but is instead covered under a law called the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA). FELA was enacted by Congress in 1908 in response to the dangerous conditions faced during the United States’ railroad expansion. In the…
Read MoreAfter an automobile collision, liability and fault are directly linked to your potential for recovery, or your chance of recovering monies for your injuries, pain and suffering, out-of-pocket expenses and lost wages. For a party to be held liable, they must be found at fault to some degree. To determine fault, juries and insurance companies…
Read MoreKendall Law Group’s managing partner, Brad Kendall, was recently named to The National Trial Lawyers (NTL) – Top 100 Trial Lawyers. Membership to this organization is by invitation only and is extended to attorneys practicing in civil plaintiff law and criminal defense. This list includes the Top 100 trial lawyers from each state or region who…
Read MoreWhat Constitutes a Slip and Fall? Whenever you enter someone else’s property, whether it’s a personal residence or a commercial establishment, you rely on the property owner to ensure that the area is safe and free from hazards. Unfortunately, accidents do happen, and slips, trips, and falls are common incidents that can result in significant…
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