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Did you know that there are around 8 million truck drivers employed in the U.S. right now? Semi truck drivers know that driving an 18-wheeler requires a great deal of caution. The majority of the country’s goods get transported by giants of the road known as semi-trucks.

Did you know that more than 130,000 people have been injured due to semi-truck accidents? They can be detrimental and sometimes even fatal for a variety of reasons. These trucks are naturally very large and heavy compared to ordinary vehicles.

If you are involved in an accident with a rideshare driver, there are different policies applicable to your claim based upon the circumstances. Lyft and Uber provide insurance for their drivers. The coverage amounts vary based upon whether the rideshare driver is transporting a passenger, on his way to pick up a passenger or the app is on. Uber and Lyft require drivers to have their own insurance policy as well.

A parent with an injured child as a result of someone else’s negligence likely has many questions and concerns. Will he fully recover from his injuries? Will she have any permanent scars? Will my child have any long-term issues or problems? How will I pay for all the medical treatment? After the dust settles, a parent eventually may have questions regarding settling the child’s claim with the wrongdoer’s insurance provider. This article will discuss common issues relating to resolving a minor’s claim.

The O’Hara Law Firm recently settled a lawsuit for an elderly client who was bit by a Rottweiler that lived down the street. The dog bite victim was jogging down the street when the attacked occurred. As the runner approached the dog owner and her dog, the dog escaped from the dog owner. The Rottweiler jumped up and bit the runner in the face with the leash dragging behind it. The man underwent plastic surgery to his face close the wound.

“Dog bite settlement calculator” is a common search term in Google. Many dog bite victims wonder what their case might be worth. In 2021, the average dog bite claim nationwide settled for $49,025. The average dog bite settlement in Texas is $39,884. The average Texas settlement might be lower than the national average settlement as a result of state specific laws and the conservative nature of Texas in general. However, every case is unique.