2020 saw the most fatal car accidents that the United States has experienced since 2007. It was a stunning rise of 7.2%. That may not sound like much, but it runs out to nearly 39,000 traffic deaths during the year. The U.S. has seen higher totals, especially in the...

Closely related to the charge of involuntary manslaughter, reckless homicide is another serious charge you can face after the accidental, unlawful death of another person. What’s the main difference? Involuntary manslaughter can happen in many different ways, while...

Accidents happen. When accidents turn deadly, they’re often the result of ordinary mistakes or negligence. As such, there are no criminal charges involved, although the victim’s survivors are permitted to take action in civil court through lawsuits. When someone’s...