Every driver has a duty of care for all the other drivers on the road. That duty means driving responsibly and following the traffic rules. In other words, you want to drive safely to avoid getting into an accident.

If every driver took that approach, there would be no accidents. Unfortunately, not every driver embraces that concept, and they end up engaging in irresponsible driving. That is especially true with drunk drivers. A driver who gets behind the wheel of their car while intoxicated automatically becomes liable for their actions. An intoxicated driver must be taken off the road to prevent them from causing harm to others.

Suppose you’ve had the unfortunate experience of getting into an accident with a drunk driver. In that case, you’ll need the support of an experienced Jackson drunk driving accident attorney like the ones you’ll find at Pittman, Roberts & Welsh, PLLC.

We have helped many clients pursue the maximum compensation they are entitled to from a drunk driving accident.

The hope is that you can avoid getting into any accident. You can help by reporting a drunk driver.

When you are injured or have property damaged due to someone else’s negligence, you are entitled to seek compensation for your losses. The first option would be to file a claim against the at-fault party’s insurance carrier.

After all, that is what insurance is for, especially liability insurance for car owners.

If the claim is approved, you get a settlement, and the case is closed. However, if there is a dispute over who is at fault or the amount that you’re due, your only option might be to file a civil lawsuit. That is when you become a plaintiff.

In legal terms, a plaintiff is defined as “a person who brings a case against another in a court of law.”  Conversely, the insurance carrier and the at-fault party become defendants. Once you agree to move your claim into a civil court, it will help to get the backing of a skilled Jackson personal injury attorney like the ones you’ll find at Pittman, Roberts & Welsh, PLLC.

Our legal team has over 125 years of combined experience in representing clients in civil court. If you’re considering taking civil action, it will help you to understand how to prepare for trial as a plaintiff.

Most drivers understand that stop signs and red lights mean one thing: stop. However, not everyone follows this rule. One of the most common traffic violations is the rolling stop.

So, what is a rolling stop? This occurs when a vehicle slows but does not come to a complete stop. It may seem harmless, especially if no one else is around. However, there is always a chance that something could happen.

While it may seem minor, a rolling stop can have serious consequences, especially when it leads to a car accident. If you have been hit by a driver who performed a rolling stop, you will want to know what this violation means and how it can impact your legal rights.

If someone takes a fall while playing a sport and gets right back up, chances are they’re fine and will continue playing. It’s when the players can’t get up that is a good indication of a more serious injury.

What happens if you slip on a wet floor at a grocery store or the lobby of an office building?

You might try to get back up because you’re embarrassed by what happened. Actually, you need to report what happened, even if you can walk away. You’ll also want to preserve evidence after a slip and fall accident to support any potential claim.

Not all injuries sustained in a slip and fall accident on public property are due to negligence.