The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that nine people are killed and 1,153 are injured every day in the United States due to a distracted driver. In 2012, 421,000 people were injured in distracted driving accidents, which was an increase of 9% over the previous year. Types of Distractions When Driving According to the […]
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requires automakers to report information about warranty claims that affect consumer safety. Honda Motor Company was recently fined $70 million for failing to report information on over 1,700 death and injury claims related to defects in vehicle airbags. The fines are actually two separate ones of $35 million
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Head-on collisions are more dangerous than any other type of accident, and often occur when drivers go the wrong way. They can lead to serious injury or death, as was the case in December when seven people were hospitalized after a wrong-way driver caused a series of accidents along Interstate 95 near Hillsboro. Wrong way
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How does the Florida Statute of Limitations and Discovery Rule Apply To Your Case? A “statute of limitations” is a law that sets a time limit for a victim to sue someone for damages. Every state has different statutes of limitations for different types of accidents, and these laws may vary based on the age
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Taking Notes After an Accident Can Be Critical to the Success of Your Personal Injury Claim When you are involved in a car accident that was not your fault, it is easy to become confused and fail to take the steps that are necessary to preserve the evidence. This failure can become a serious problem
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The goal in any personal injury lawsuit is to obtain a reasonable sum of money in order to make you whole again. Determining what this amount is can be difficult, and figures may even vary widely between people with similar injuries. The following criteria can guide you in figuring out what vehicle accident personal injury
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The recent airbag recall surrounding Takata airbags continues to grow in scope as more vehicle manufacturers have come under fire for not immediately recalling all of their products with these potentially deadly defective airbags. Controversy continues to rage over what course of action should be taken to ensure that everyone who is in danger has
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If you, a loved one or family member has been injured in a Florida car accident, or semi truck collision it may be necessary to file a personal injury lawsuit, or claim in order to obtain the compensation required to fully compensate you for your injuries. In order to win your case it is necessary
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One of the most dangerous things you can do as the victim of a personal injury accident is to give a recorded statement to an insurance adjuster or anyone else involved in the case. It is inevitable that the insurance company and defense attorneys will ask you for a statement, but giving one without consulting
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The job of an insurance adjuster is simple: keep the company’s exposure to a minimum and keep the amount paid in claims as low as possible. Many people forget how simple this rule is and believe that talking to an insurance adjuster will somehow help them collect more money from the insurance company. In reality,
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