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Motorcycle Safety Tips for Young and New Riders
Getting behind the handlebars of your first motorcycle can be an exciting experience. However, new riders are statistically at the greatest risk of being involved in an accident. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), riders with less than six months of experience are about…
What Causes Serious Truck Accidents?
Truck accidents can be devastating events that cause severe injuries and even death. Understanding the common causes of serious truck crashes can help drivers stay safe on the roads. This article will examine the leading contributors to catastrophic truck collisions and provide advice for accident victims on seeking…
Drunk Driver Accidents: Fixing Blame and Securing Compensation
Drunk driving accidents cause thousands of injuries and deaths every year. When a drunk driver causes an accident, injured victims and families of those killed have legal options to hold the drunk driver accountable and receive compensation. Here is an overview of how fault and liability are determined in drunk…
Duty of Yield to Pedestrians – Cases of Drivers Ignoring Right of Way
Pedestrians legally have the right of way at crosswalks, allowing them to cross intersections safely. Yet, in some tragic cases, drivers fail to yield this right of way, leading to catastrophic injuries or even fatalities. In this article, we will examine drivers’ duty to yield and the consequences of disregarding…
Comparative Negligence in Jaywalking Accidents
Getting hit by a car while jaywalking can lead to serious injuries or even death. However, determining liability and compensation in these cases can be complicated due to laws around comparative negligence.
Jaywalking, or crossing a roadway illegally outside of a marked crosswalk, is against the law in most places.…
Catastrophic Injuries and Car Accidents – What Happens Next?
Being involved in a car accident is a noticeably traumatic event. If it has happened to you or a loved one, you will have a unique perspective on just how destabilizing an auto crash can truly be and it often leads to a catastrophic injury taking place. For anyone in this position, you will be wondering what happens…
What to Do if a Drunk Friend Caused Your Accident
Did you know that each day in the United States approximately 32 people are killed due to an alcohol impaired driver? As the Centers for Disease Control points out, drunk driving isn’t just a traffic-related issue; it is a public health problem. In 2020 alone, 30% of traffic-related deaths were related to alcohol…
The Dangers of Tanker Truck Accidents
Tanker trucks are a prominent feature on American roads, transporting almost a quarter of all freight across the country. These trucks should not be dangerous because of the federal regulations that govern their operation, maintenance, and specifications. However, their size and the nature of their cargo pose unique…
What are the Most Dangerous Stretches of Highway in the US?
It’s no secret that highways attract a large number of car accidents. In some areas, the difference in proportions is quite noticeable, to the point where certain parts of the United States highway network are now considered to be extremely dangerous. Paying attention to incident reports is important for staying…
The 6 Most Common Industrial Accidents
Industrial workplaces are full of potential hazards, and it is up to their managers, machine operators, and workers to ensure workplace safety. Despite workplace training and safety protocols, there are over 5,000 fatal accidents in industries across the United States with tens of thousands more non-fatal accidents.…
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