(U.S. Personal Injury Law and generally) Approximately 4,800 motorcyclists become traffic fatalities each year, and an additional 88,000 will be injured in highway accidents. This number is greatly disproportionate to other traffic accidents. In fact, motorcyclists are over five times more likely to die in an accident than people who are driving a passenger vehicle. […]
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Ways to Protect Yourself After a Subway Accident
(U.S. Personal Injury Law and generally) The subway systems of many U.S. cities are a convenient and cost-efficient method of transportation. They are also routinely crowded and extensive, such as the Manhattan Transit Authority. It is important to always be aware of the specific locations within a subway system because NYC subway accidents can happen […]
Truck Driving: A Risky Profession
Although truck drivers often make a very nice salary, their job is much more difficult than it appears. After all, they spend the vast majority of their day on the road, and anyone who has ever taken a long road trip knows how arduous that can be. The following list examines that most dangerous aspects […]
Top 5 Cities With The Highest Auto Accident Rates
Over six million car accidents occur in the U.S. each year, and approximately three million people are injured. Although traffic accidents happen in every city in the country, there are some areas that have a higher than average accident rate. The following five cities, for example, all have so many car accidents annually that drivers […]
Rear-End Collisions: Watch Your Back!
Rear-end collisions are the most difficult to avoid, and they can cause an extremely large amount of damage. Not only is it possible for the other driver to total your vehicle by rear-ending it, but it is also common for the person who is hit to end up with whiplash or other serious injuries. It […]
Storm Damage Claims – Why Insurance Companies Balk at Settling
All insurance companies have a team of attorneys that deflect legal claims. Insurance companies routinely refuse to pay claims as a method of reducing expenses, regardless of validity of the claim. Some claims are obvious and leave little room for the insurance company to establish a legal position for denial. Storm damage is one of […]
Childrens Toys With Magnets: Accidents Waiting To Happen
Although they might not seem dangerous when they are fully operational, any toys that contain magnets have the potential to lead to very serious and perhaps even deadly consequences. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), it is important for parents to keep a close eye on any toys that contain magnets. If the […]
Leading Causes Of Brain Injuries
It is possible for someone to receive a brain injury without breaking the skin, bleeding or even showing any immediate signs of distress. Because of this, it is very important for anyone who has suffered any type of head trauma to seek medical attention. Children are especially susceptible to traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and they […]
Protecting Yourself After A Dog Bite
(U.S. Law) Dealing with a dog bite can be a painful and emotional experience, but you need to make sure that you immediately take steps to protect yourself. Not only is it possible for a dog bite to give you a serious injury or even make you ill, but you will also want to make […]
Street Racing is Cause of Deadliest U.S. Vehicular Accidents
(U.S. Law and generally) Speeding is the number two cause of U.S. traffic fatalities, second only to DUIs, and over 725,000 people will be injured each year as a result of a speeding driver. Street racing, sometimes referred to as drag racing, might not be the cause of a lot of these fatalities, but it […]