Determining Liability in Autonomous Vehicle Accidents

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Although self-driving cars may have certain benefits, there are significant technological hurdles that could very likely outweigh any benefits these cars may have. One such obstacle is the great likelihood of driverless cars being involved in serious and fatal accidents. And when these accidents do occur, the most important thing we need to consider is who can be held liable. Theories of Liability It is safe to assume that...

Car Accident Related Spinal Cord Injury

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A major car accident can cause serious injuries to the parties involved. One of the most life-altering types of injuries is a spinal cord related injury. If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord related injury in an automobile accident caused by another party’s negligence, you need to seek out an Orange County accident attorney as soon as you can. What Is a Spinal Cord Injury?...

Common Car Accident Knee Injuries

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Car accidents can result in serious injuries. One of the most common car accident injuries is a knee injury. A knee injury generally occurs in a car accident when the exterior part of the knee hits some interior part of the car during the collision. The impact between the knee and the car is often a quick and violent blow that can result in serious injuries. Your knees can...

The Different Types of Car Accidents

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Lower gas prices combined with risky activities like speeding and driving while texting is increasing the number of car accidents for American drivers. According to the National Safety Council (NCS), more than 40,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2016. This is a 6 percent increase from 2015 and a 14 percent increase in deaths since 2014. This is the biggest two-year jump in more than five decades....

Are Lane Sensors Effective In Preventing Car Accidents?

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Some of the most common types of car crashes involve one or more of the vehicles crossing a center line or leaving a lane of traffic. These types of accidents are generally caused by driver error or fatigue. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration reports that more than 70 percent of all single vehicle highway crashes involve a vehicle running off the roadway. Most other accidents involve a car,...

When To Hire a Car Accident Attorney

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When you’re seriously injured in a car accident, the last thing you may want to think about is dealing with the insurance companies. All you want, and should concentrate on, is your injuries. However, as important as your health may be, it is also important to protect your legal rights. If your injuries are caused by the negligent actions of another driver, that party should be held accountable. With...

Claiming Loss After a Fatal Car Accident

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Car crash injuries range from mild to fatal, with a big gap in between. While any car accident can significantly wreak havoc on the victim’s life, a deadly accident is simply devastating for the victim’s loved ones. The untimely loss of a loved one can be unbearable. And the last thing the loved ones left behind may want to think about is filing a claim against the negligent party...

5 Unexpected Causes of Car Accidents

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There are many factors that commonly contribute to car accidents, such as drunk driving, speeding, distractions and fatigue. However, there are other car accident factors that may not be as common and are often overlooked. It is important for motorists to be aware of all potential causes of motor vehicle crashes – not just the most common ones. Below are five unexpected and lesser known factors that can cause...

What You Need To Know About SUV Rollover Accidents

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There are many different types of cars on the road – from sports cars, to sedans, to sports utility vehicles. Most people think that the bigger the car is, the safer it is. Unfortunately this is not always the case. Sports utility vehicles, commonly referred to as SUVs, and pickup trucks carry the highest risk of rollover accidents. Every year many people in America suffer catastrophic injuries or are...

Property Damage in Car Accident Cases

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The majority of car accident cases involve some type of property damage. This is another unfortunate addition added to your long list of problems in the aftermath of an accident. In order to make sure that you get the full property damage compensation that you are entitled to, it is important to hire an experienced Los Angeles car accident lawyer. What Is Property Damage? Most car accident claims involve...