What to Do If the At-Fault Driver Flees the Scene of Accident

Getting into an accident is no fun, especially if you are injured. If the accident was caused by the negligence of another driver, at least you are hopeful that their insurance will pay for your property damage and resulting injuries. When the at-fault driver flees the scene of the accident, it can be devastating. Most victims of hit and run accidents have a more difficult time dealing with the...

What Happens to My Body After a Car Crash?

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Motor vehicle accidents can have serious effects on your body. While some impacts are obvious, others may be more subtle. The job of insurance adjusters is to try to reduce compensation by arguing that you have only suffered minor injuries. This is why you need to have an experienced Los Angeles car accident lawyer fighting for you when you pursue a car accident claim. Your attorney will look at...

Getting Compensation After a Bus Accident

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Buses are becoming an increasingly convenient mode of transportation for most of us. We can sit on a bus and enjoy a book, while we wait to arrive at our destination. The size of a bus also makes it a safer mode of transportation when involved in an accident. Even so, if an accident occurs while you are on a bus, it can result in injuries. And when you...

Walking & Texting Results In Serious Pedestrian Accidents

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Data has proven over and over again that distracted driving has become a serious concern across the entire country. The rapid use of cell phones by motorists has skyrocketed and accident numbers have soared. Cell phones, including texting and other uses of the phones such as checking emails and browsing the internet, is a major culprit, causing thousands of car crashes each year in the U.S. According to...

Recovering Loss of Wages After an Accident

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It’s not uncommon for accident victims to take time off work, and in some cases, never be able to go back to work. If a serious accident that is caused by another party’s negligence caused you to experience loss of wages or income, you may have grounds for a personal injury claim. Claiming loss of income is not as easy as most people think. An experienced Orange County accident...

The Dangers of Distracted Truck Drivers

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More than 130,000 people are injured in truck collisions each year in the United States. The majority of these truck accidents result in injuries to the motorists the trucks collided into. The massive size and heavy weights of trucks often lead to serious damage and death when they are involved in accidents. The victims in truck accidents are generally the drivers and passengers of other vehicles involved in the...

Different Types of Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries

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Different motor vehicle accidents can cause different types of injuries and trauma. There are a variety of different factors that affect the injuries that can be sustained in a motor vehicle accident, including: Speed of each vehicle immediately prior to the accident Whether or not you were wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident Where you were sitting in the vehicle at the time of the accident...

The Right Time To Sue In a Personal Injury Case

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When you are injured in an accident that is caused by the negligence of another party, you will most likely have a personal injury claim against that individual. You may be entitled to compensation for your past and future medical bills, loss of income, and pain and suffering. You have two options under the law to seek compensation for your injuries and losses: negotiated settlement and lawsuit. The decision...

The Impact of Bad Road Design On Car Accidents

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There are millions of motor vehicle accidents each year on our roads and highways. These accidents result in more than 30,000 deaths and 100,000 injuries annually. In the majority of these accidents, the focus is often on driver negligence. However, other causes, such as bad road design, can also account for a small but still significant amount of these accidents. Common Types of Bad Road Design and Conditions...

5 Holiday Season Driving Safety Tips

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Millions of people will take to the roads between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. This additional traffic on the roads can bring along with added stress – and more car accidents. There are certain universal rules that we all generally follow while driving: not speeding, not texting and driving, and not drinking and driving. During the holiday seasons, we all need to be more vigilant of these general rules,...

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