There are many regulations from The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) that apply specifically to commercial drivers who are driving across the country. One of these regulations that is a current “hot topic” across the country are drivers who can’t proficiently speak English.
Continue readingExtreme Weather Trucking Regulations
The Federal Trucking Industry is regulated by what’s called The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The FMCSA has a set of regulations that govern motor vehicle drivers and the carriers that employ them. Those are called the FMCSR – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Continue readingAt Willis, Willis & Rizzi – Our Work Speaks for Itself
At Willis, Willis & Rizzi, what we like to tell clients who say they have a stack of mailers and phone calls is, “you didn’t get any of that from us.” Clients ask us why we don’t do that, and our response is we have been fortunate enough that we don’t have to.
Continue readingRelationships Are the Cornerstone of Everything We Do
At Willis, Willis & Rizzi the relationship between an attorney and a client is the cornerstone of everything we do. While that may sound obvious, there are many personal injury attorneys and law firms out there that don’t conduct themselves with that belief.
Continue readingLawyers Working Hard For Hard Working People
It isn’t necessarily how much money do you get to settle the case, but how much money you get in your pocket at the end of the case. There is a lot that goes on in that battle.
Continue readingI’ve been in an accident, what should I do?
Here at Willis, Willis & Rizzi we meet with many clients who haven’t followed the necessary steps one should take after having been in an accident. These steps involve:
• Call 911
• Get checked out by EMS
• Go to the emergency room if you feel you have any injuries
• File a police report
• Document your accident, take your own photos and videos of the vehicles, the scene and the people involved
• Notify your insurance company
• Contact a personal injury attorney who can help you with your case.
What Is Your Personal Injury Attorney Doing for You?
The other day one of the partners here at Willis, Willis & Rizzi received a call from a woman who was very upset. She had another law firm in town handling her personal injury case, but she has never been able to speak to her attorney!
Continue readingTruck Underride Injuries
Today’s modern cars are designed to have impact zones with other cars; they match up bumper to bumper which triggers safety features such as air bags which help protect the driver and passengers. Automobiles are not designed to run into something that’s sitting high off the ground, like the back of a semi-truck trailer – doing so can sometimes bypass a vehicles safety system. The underride bar is designed to prevent this from happening.
Continue readingPersonal Injury Attorneys for Auto Accidents
We want to do a great job for our clients. So rather than spending our time constantly going after new business, we want to spend our time tending to the clients we already have.
Continue readingMotorcycle Accident Attorneys
Personal injury claims from accidents involving motorcycles are handled differently from accident claims involving car accidents and it takes a skillful, experienced attorney to help you navigate the process.
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