Riding the rails has long been considered one of the safest ways to travel. However, train accidents still occur and can result in serious injuries and even fatalities. Understanding the potential causes of serious train accidents can help improve safety and prevent future derailments and collisions. Human Error One of the most common causes of...
Being injured in an accident on public transportation can be a traumatic and frustrating experience. As a passenger, you expect the transportation provider to get you to your destination safely. When an accident happens due to their negligence, you have the right to hold them accountable and seek compensation for your injuries. Here is some...
More often than not, driver negligence is the leading cause of car collisions, but poor road conditions can also contribute. Anything from a poorly designed layout to missing guardrails can lead to horrific accidents. However, proving that poor road conditions were responsible for an accident is no simple task. Below, we discuss what your legal...
When you go to take your child to school or you take a trip to the mall, the last thing you expect is to be involved in a car crash, particularly in the parking lot. However, parking lot accidents are relatively common, with hundreds occurring weekly. And while very few of these accidents result in...
Rideshares have become increasingly popular over the past decade, offering people a convenient and often cost-effective way to get around. Even for those who have a vehicle, a rideshare can still be useful for a variety of situations. What people don’t think about when getting into one of these vehicles is what they will do...
Many people consider large dogs dangerous, and their fears are not unfounded. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that about 4.5 million people are bitten by animals annually, with many victims being children. This makes parents wonder whether their children would be safe around them. Its Depends on the Breed The answer to...
Serious car accidents cause a range of complicated medical consequences, one of which is quadriplegia. This is a catastrophic injury that leaves all four limbs paralyzed and is undoubtedly a difficult condition to transition with. Binder Law Group has served many clients who have been seriously impacted by auto collisions in this way and understands...
Although train derailments are pretty common in the US, with over 1475 derailments reported each year, most of these derailments don’t result in serious injuries or deaths. However, that said, some do. Below, we will discuss some of the most severe train derailments that have happened in this part of the world: 1. The Malbone...
Tour buses are generally a safe way to transport a large tour group. However, tour bus accidents do happen. This may lead to a lawsuit or an insurance claim. Determining liability requires the services of an experienced attorney in these types of incidents. Cases may go to court and compensation may be awarded to the...
Public transport systems play a vital role in helping people to commute in a safe, reliable, and efficient way. With today’s focus on reducing carbon emissions, not to mention the increase in fuel charges that drivers are facing, more and more people seem to be turning to public transportation as a smarter more economically sound...
