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Are Hoverboards Safe?
Many people have the “hoverboard” on their Christmas wish list this year, but recent reports show that the boards may present a very real danger to purchasers. Before buying these two-wheeled toys, shoppers should know about the recent spate of injuries caused by malfunctioning units. Dangers of Hoverboards In recent months, eight people have been injured by falls from hoverboards, ...
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Peterbilt Recalls Trucks That Go Faster Than Tires Can Handle
Peterbilt, an important heavy truck manufacturer operating in the United States and Canada, has voluntarily offered to recall more than 2,000 of its semi-tractor-trailer trucks because they are able to travel at faster speeds than their tires are capable of handling. The recall will allow the manufacturer to change the regulators in the trucks’ engines to control speed. The move ...
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Traffic Deaths Up Sharply in 2015
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2015 has seen an increase in traffic deaths of at least eight percent. If the trend holds, this year will see a higher rate of death for travelers than any year since 2007. Experts believe that a combination of factors, including lower gas prices, have contributed to the higher death rate. Holiday ...
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Should I Sue After A Car Wreck?
When someone is involved in a car wreck, one of the first things that the victim must decide is whether it makes sense to file a lawsuit. Not every car wreck requires a lawsuit to collect compensation, and not every victim is entitled to payment. It is important to understand the options available for recovering compensation in a car wreck ...
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What Percent of Car Accident Cases Go To Trial?
Statistics show that only about five percent of all personal injury cases ever go to trial, while 95 percent are settled out of court. For those who see only the most heavily reported and advertised cases that result in huge verdicts, this may come as a surprise, but it is easy to understand when the facts about jury trials become ...
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Costs Per Accident Claim Are Rising
Statistics show that individuals are less likely to be hurt or killed in a car accident or to file a claim than they were 10 years ago. However, the cost per claim has risen over the same time period, so the claims that are filed are more likely to result in larger settlements. There are several reasons for this phenomenon, ...
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