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,...

Car Accident: When Defective Roadways Are To Blame

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Driver negligence may be a common cause of car accidents, but it is not the only cause. Defective roadways can also result in a driver losing control of their car or otherwise increasing the risk of an accident. As such, despite what most of us think, there may be parties other than drivers to blame for a car accident. In the event that a defective roadway caused your accident,...

Understanding the Dangers of Drowsy Driving

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One of the most common causes of motor vehicle accidents, including and especially truck accidents, is operating a vehicle while drowsy. The National Sleep Foundation’s 2005 Sleep in America poll reveals that approximately 168 million Americans admitted to driving a motor vehicle when drowsy. In addition to this shocking number, approximately 103 million more people admitted that they have fallen asleep while driving. Each year, there are thousands of...

When Should Senior Citizens Stop Getting Behind the Wheel?

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Having your driver’s license represents a sense of personal freedom and independence. For many young individuals, getting a driver’s license is a rite of passage. However, driving can be a dangerous activity for many older adults and it can pose difficulties knowing when it is time for them to voluntarily give up their driving privileges. Panic or confusion can easily result in a catastrophic car accident for older adults....

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