On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Mar 30, 2018 | Firm News
If you are in a road accident with a commercial truck, you should be aware of the issues that may arise when you try to get compensation for your injuries. Insurance rules, regulatory requirements and liability standards are unique for commercial truck drivers. Below...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Mar 29, 2018 | Firm News
It is commonly believed that truck accidents are overwhelmingly attributable to truck driver error. The factors leading to trucker error include speeding, inattention, fatigue and unfamiliarity with roads. But, in fact, a new study on trucking accidents found that...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Mar 28, 2018 | Firm News
The aftermath of the defective Takata airbag scandal continues to make headlines. Experts attribute the recent death of a Florida driver to the rupture of a defective air bag that caused shrapnel wounds to the victim’s head. This is presumed to be the 21st death...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Mar 27, 2018 | Firm News
Ford has been under scrutiny for a major problem related to exhaust fumes leaking into passenger cabins. Since October, 2017, Ford has addressed the issue by providing a “complimentary service” for affected car models, which includes 1.4 million model years 2011-2017...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Mar 26, 2018 | Firm News
Before you hand your car keys to your teenager, be sure that you are aware of your liability in the event of an accident. Nearly every state has laws that make parents liable for property damage and personal injury caused by their minor children. Most of these...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Mar 23, 2018 | Firm News
When you rent a car, you may be perplexed about whether you should purchase insurance offered by the car rental company. Car renters should consider a number of factors, such as whether they already have personal insurance and whether the car rental company’s...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Mar 22, 2018 | Firm News
Recall rates are soaring and most major automakers have been faced with a recall in recent years. Mitsubishi is the latest automaker to issue a recall in 2018. Mitsubishi has recalled more than 170,300 Outlanders and Outlander Sports for defects related to parking...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Mar 21, 2018 | Firm News
Fiat Chrysler (Fiat) may be closer to a settlement with the U.S. Justice Department for violations of diesel emissions guidelines. The affected cars include approximately 104,000 model year 2014-2016 Chrysler Ram 1500s and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs. Department of...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Mar 20, 2018 | Firm News
Toyota Prius’s recall and warranty extension in 2014 for faulty intelligent power modules (IPM) has not fully addressed the potential hazards posed by these cars. Now a lawsuit claims that both drivers and passengers were endangered because Toyota failed to properly...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Mar 19, 2018 | Firm News
As the law tries to keep up with technology, many wonder whether the existing legal framework is adequate to deal with new issues presented by autonomous cars. These concerns come in the wake of one of the first lawsuits involving an automobile accident with a...
