Crosswalks are designated safe areas for pedestrians. Unfortunately, sometimes a negligent driver can hit a pedestrian while they’re safely and legally crossing the road. If you’ve been hit in the crosswalk by a motor vehicle and you’ve suffered a personal injury due to the accident, here are three important things you need to do. Seek …
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Slip and fall accidents are the most prevalent non-fatal accidents in the United States. These injuries can be frustrating to deal with as you heal because they often result in high medical bills, loss of productivity, absenteeism, among other problems. Here are some important facts we can learn from slip and fall statistics. 1. High …
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Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft claim no ownership of the vehicles or the drivers behind their wheels providing their customers with their service. While these companies hire drivers, they claim only to provide a convenient transportation platform to connect people. What would happen, then, if you were in a car crash with a rideshare …
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If you are traveling, visiting a local bar that is still open in your community, or enjoying the holiday with family and friends, remember to be safe on the road. Holidays are considered high traffic times, and generally accident rates are higher. Also, holidays generally cause an uptick in the number of accidents caused by …
Traveling at an unsafe speed, or speeding, is one of the most common ways that drivers in the United States break the law. Every road has posted speed limits, which are designed to promote safety. Unfortunately, most drivers do not obey posted speed limits. The results of which are catastrophic. Speeding and Motor Vehicle Accident …
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If you are involved in an auto accident, you will have to deal with your insurance company at some point. Speaking with insurance representatives and filing a claim can be an anxiety-inducing process. This is even more so when you are recovering from a traumatic accident and/or injuries. Insurance companies often do not have your …
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It is easy to see how someone injured in an auto accident would primarily look out for his or her own best interests. After all, insurance claims, medical care and lost income are all very difficult obstacles to overcome. Few people, however, consider what the aftermath of an auto accident looks like when there are …
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If you have recently been involved in a car accident, you may be considering your options to pursue compensation outside of your insurance company. If so, you may also be considering your options for personal injury attorneys. How do you know which attorney is right for you? Here are some tips for what to look …
Autonomous, self-driving or autopilot – no matter how you look at it, the future of the automotive industry is technology. By reducing the need for human control and interaction, vehicles increase safety. But are we there yet? Are Autopilot Features also a Road Hazard? Experts, lawmakers and consumers are all curious about automated vehicles. One …
Dog attacks are scary for the victim and can be traumatic for everyone involved. We all want to believe that our pets or neighborhood furry friends are not capable of attacking. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Every year, millions of dog bites occur, and many of them are among animals the victim is …
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