Profemur Artificial Hips Keep Breaking Inside of Patients

Over the past several years, many individuals across the United States had new Profemur artificial hips put in. While they thought that they would be able to gain some of their quality of life back with these artificial hips, the devices broke within a few short years. As a result, some of these patients found…

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The FMCSA Is Being Asked to Rate “Unrated” Trucking Companies

Trucking companies are once again trying to get out of being held accountable for something that they can and should be doing. The reason that trucking companies are trying to do this is because they do not want to be considered responsible when their vehicles or drivers cause catastrophic accidents or damage. Instead, their goal…

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Yes, You Should Report Dangerous Truck Drivers in Virginia

We’ve all seen “How’s my driving” signs on the back of trucks encouraging other motorists to report unsafe driving behaviors, but most people don’t take the company up on the invitation. Instead, they do their best to stay away from the truck, and once they’re out of harm’s way, don’t give the incident much more…

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The Dangers of Override and Underride Truck Accidents

When cars, SUVs, and other relatively smaller vehicles collide, their bumpers and crumple zones typically absorb some of the impact. However, when semi-trucks and cars crash, the car’s hood can fit under the truck, and unfortunately, the passenger compartment is the first thing to hit the truck. These types of collisions are commonly referred to as…

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What Is “Seat Belt Syndrome?”

Seat belts are essential safety devices that can significantly reduce the risk of serious harm or fatalities in motor vehicle accidents. However, they can also cause serious injuries, particularly when the collision forces are significant. Although a well-designed seat belt that is properly worn will prevent the occupants of a car from being flung violently…

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What Is My Truck Accident Case Worth?

Truck accidents tend to cause not only extreme damage to your vehicle and property, but also they often cause catastrophic injuries or even fatalities. These injuries usually prevent survivors from working, which increases the financial burdens. While there’s no set answer to how much a truck accident case is worth, successful claims and cases typically…

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Do Oversized Trucks Present Greater Dangers on the Road?

Oversized trucks can indeed pose greater dangers on the road compared to standard-sized vehicles. While there are specific regulations in place to govern these trucks’ operation, their sheer size and weight can still present significant hazards. Typical semi-trucks are already large and heavy enough, but when they are oversized, then the damage they can do…

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Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers Named to “Best Law Firms” List for 2024

Phelan Petty Injury Lawyers is proud to announce the firm is once again selected for inclusion in the annual U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. This year, the firm received two Tier 1 rankings, for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. Only law firms with at least one attorney…

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How the Claims Process Works in a Trucking Accident Case

Car accidents are common enough that almost every personal injury attorney takes them, but let’s say that you are in a collision with a truck. You might think a vehicle is a vehicle, and the claims process is the same for all types of vehicles, but that is not the case. Truck accident claims are…

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How Long Will My Semi-Truck Case Take?

If you have ever filed a claim for an accident or an issue with your home, then you likely understand that it can take some time to reach a resolution. When you are injured in a truck accident, and you want to file a lawsuit, it may take even longer to reach an acceptable outcome.…

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