Blog Posts in February, 2015

Boat rental malfunction and accident

A great day on the water suddenly resulted in serious injuries when the new boat you rented malfunctioned. There was a bad accident. You’re an experienced boater, and you didn’t do anything wrong. You tried to steer away from that pier in plenty of time, but the boat didn’t turn. It seemed like the steering wheel just locked. You were able to slow the boat but hit the pier anyway. Boats don’t have ...

Hit by rental car from another state. How do I make sure they report it to their insurance?

You were at a stop light waiting for it to turn green when you were suddenly slammed into from behind. The plates on the other car were from another state, and you learn it’s a rental. You need that driver to follow through with their insurance. The rental company Pursuant to 49 USC 30106 you have no recourse against the rental company under any state or municipal law for damage to person or ...

What Are My Legal Rights If I Got Hit at Night By a Driver With No Headlights

If you get hit by a driver at night and he or she has no operational headlights, you do have legal rights. You need to know your legal rights in order to get compensation for the injuries caused during the accident. The laws for negligence differ from state to state, but you can determine how much you should be compensated for your injury based on the extent of the damages. What You Should Know ...

Are DUI charges on the ocean the same as on the road?

Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol can quickly become dangerous. While highways are the most prevalent locations for accidental deaths, the ocean is the second most common. If you are steering a boat, just as with a car, all 50 states consider you legally intoxicated if your blood-alcohol content levels reach 0.08%. The penalties for a BUI (boating under the influence) can be just as ...

While Buying My Gun, the Gun Dealer Accidentally Shot Me

Firearm accidents can happen for all manner of reasons, even in a gun shop. What would you do if you went to the gun dealer and he took out the firearm that you wanted to buy, but then he accidentally shot you with it? Though this may sound shocking, it does happen. Many gun shops are connected to shooting ranges, so the guns could be loaded, and some of them also buy and sell guns, so a previous ...