The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that an alarming number of traffic fatalities occur at night. While only 25% of car crashes occur at night, approximately 50% of traffic fatalities occur during this time. During the winter months it gets dark early, and these conditions can be particularly hazardous for motorists. Additionally, countless trucks […]
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While motorcycle accidents and car accidents may have similarities, motorcycle crashes often present their own unique issues. An experienced motorcycle accident attorney understands that these crashes create distinct legal challenges and knows how to navigate them to help motorcycle accident victims receive the greatest amount of compensation possible. This article reviews some of the most […]
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If a personal injury lawsuit is filed in your car accident case, a process referred to as “discovery” occurs during which time both sides in a case will evaluate one another’s positions and gather evidence that can be used at trial. One of the most critical steps in the discovery process is the deposition of […]
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Whether they be cats, dogs, or any other type of creature, Americans love their pets. The 2019-2020 National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association reveals that 67% of households in the United States include a pet — which equates to 85 million pet families. This number is higher than it has […]
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Navigational devices or Global Positioning Systems (GPSs) are invaluable tools for motorists. Equipped with these devices, drivers always have detailed instructions available about how to reach a destination. While advantageous, navigational devices have been shown to have played a role in numerous car crashes. Sometimes this is a result of inaccurate directions, and other times […]
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Insurance companies are businesses. Minimizing money paid to injured victims is what the Insurance company wants. The most common ways that insurance companies limit payout is denying or delaying claims, and paying the least compensation possible. In order to help minimize the claims, insurance carriers often rely on private investigators to investigate claims. Thus, If […]
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Insurance companies rely on various settlement strategies to minimize the amount that they pay out to car accident victims. Unfortunately, if you agree to a settlement, it is very unlikely that you will be able to get out of any release you have signed. Even when the amount paid by the insurance company was insufficient. […]
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All motorists are obligated to pull over to the side road when they see flashing lights or hear sirens. We all share this duty because emergency vehicles are in a hurry to save someone’s life. Because motorists must act quickly, however, they do not always manage to pull over safely. The following outlines some unique […]
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reports that in 2016, there were approximately 12.5 million commercial large trucks and buses in the United States. In 2017, 4,889 large trucks and buses were involved in deadly crashes. An even larger number of large trucks were involved in accidents that resulted in injuries. When large trucks are […]
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While it is possible to decrease the risk of ending up in a bicycle accident through practicing safety techniques like wearing reflective clothing and using bicycle lights, accidents still occur all too often. Statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that in 2015 there were 45,000 bicycle accidents. Many bicycle accidents occur […]
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