Proner & Proner Law Blog

The birth of a child should be a momentous occasion as it heralds a couple's transition from singletons to parents. Far too often however, the joy of being new parents is marred by medical malpractice, which can leave lasting physical and emotional scars for all individuals involved.

You're standing on a street corner minding your own business when you witness a horrific car crash. You pull your cell phone out and immediately dial 911, hanging around to see if everyone is okay. After the smoke clears however, you may find that your responsibilities as an auto accident witness may not end there. Auto accident laws often vary from state to state, but in many instances, witnesses may be obligated by law to testify in court, especially if they are subpoenaed.

Every year, there seems to be some new drug introduced to the market that is a miracle cure for some dreaded disease or condition. However, it also appears that just as soon as some of these medicines are released they are being recalled because they are defective.

To date California is the only state that legally recognizes lane splitting, also know as lane sharing, a practice that allows a motorcycle to share a lane with a passenger car. Motorcycle riders insist that the practice is safe because there are many stipulations that coincide with this particular traffic law. For instance, a motorcyclist is supposed to use the practice only in heavy traffic conditions and at a certain speed.

There are so many nuances when it comes to the law that it may be very difficult to know when you have a personal injury claim or not. When in doubt, it is always best to consult with a qualified personal injury lawyer who understands the various ins and outs of such cases and knows what to look for when determining if a case should go to trial.

Many people are afraid of large commercial trucks, and they have a right to that fear. Drivers of 18-wheelers have historically been known to drive aggressively, and even those who obey traffic laws may succumb to drowsiness because of long hours on the road. Some of these commercial drivers even opt to take stimulant drugs in an effort to meet deadlines, which can slow their reaction times and is the catalyst of most major trucking accidents.