The new administration in Washington has been big on deregulation, and highly supportive of big business, which unfortunately tends to have negative effects on workers. In the case of the trucking industry, it could also result in increased danger on the roadways and a much greater risk of serious accidents. What is this proposed new…
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Your automobile is likely your lifeline to the outside world. It’s what lets you get to work every day to keep a roof over your head. It gets you to your kids’ extracurriculars. It lets you go to the grocery store and the mall. Having reliable transportation is essential for those long weekend road trips…
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If you have been in an auto accident — regardless of who may be at fault — you should be extremely careful with how you discuss the incident with your insurance company. In fact, you will want to generally avoid giving them any information other than what already exists in official records. Even in…
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For this reason, knowing how to document your injuries properly is paramount for increasing your odds of obtaining a fair settlement. In fact, in most cases the amount the defendant is willing to settle for increases in proportion to the strength of the presented evidence. Promote your case’s chance of success, and ensure that…
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National Safety Council had some harrowing news: U.S. deaths from motor vehicle accidents in 2016 increased by 6 percent from 2015 and 14 percent from 2014, the biggest two-year increase since 1964. An estimated 40,000 deaths occurred as the result of motor vehicle crashes last year, including victims who died from injuries within 100 days of…
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Some people are fortunate enough to walk away from a car accident with what seems to be just a few minor injuries. But these people should take care to investigate their medical condition further just in case a small injury turns out to be a pretty big one. Nerve damage, concussions and other serious conditions…
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As more and more self-driving car pilot tests hit the road in places like San Francisco, people are worried that these autonomous vehicles might accidentally hit them. If this happens, the laws surrounding liability are currently a legal gray area. Occupants of self-driving vehicles may have the chance to manually override the systems and avert…
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The actions you take after a car accident can be some of the most critical decisions you make in your life. Unfortunately, the last thing you are likely to be doing following an accident is thinking clearly. Emotions and nerves run high as all the endorphins and adrenaline run their course. Therefore, the best thing…
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When you get into a car accident, the next dozen or so hours are a whirlwind. You end up talking to so many people and dealing with so many things that it can feel overwhelming. Suddenly, you wake up at home the next day and wonder what you should do next. If you find yourself…
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Spinal cord injuries devastate victims with lasting trauma, both physical and mental. The level of quality care the injury victim receives in the immediate aftermath of the accident commonly has a huge affect on the extent of permanent damage. Because of this critical window, knowing how to address a potential spinal cord injury at…
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