27

Aug

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How to Claim Bodily Injury From an Accident?

If you suffer injuries in a motor vehicle or another type of accident due to the negligence or carelessness of another person or party, you deserve compensation for your injuries. By far, the most common way to pursue financial recovery is to file a bodily injury claim. This clai...

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27

Aug

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Flatbed Trailer Truck Accidents

Flatbed trucks are the most widely used open-deck trailers in the trucking industry. The total number of flatbed and open-deck trucks operating in the U.S. isn't readily available. However, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) states that while dry van trail...

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27

Aug

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Who Covers Medical Expenses After a Pedestrian Accident

Not everyone travels by bus or car—some people choose to walk to nearby businesses or restaurants. Traffic signals, sidewalks, and crosswalks allow people to navigate the roads safely. However, they still are at risk of being hit by a motor vehicle. If a car or other vehicl...

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27

Aug

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Sideswipe Car Accidents and How to Recover From Them

A sideswipe car accident happens when two cars rub against each other's sides. Sideswipe accidents seemingly come out of nowhere, from outside of your line of vision. You can suffer damage to your car, physical damage to your body, significant expenses, and emotional upset...

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27

Aug

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Road Trip Safety [Updated for 2022]

Who doesn't love a road trip? Fill up the tank, make a playlist, stock up on snacks, and get ready for some chill hours behind the wheel. Bring a friend or three to keep you company. Plot a course that takes you past a few sights, whether they’re natural wonders or le...

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27

Aug

Car accident

Car Accidents in Company Vehicles: Determining Liability

Every day, someone heads out of their home and jumps in their car to run an errand, take a trip to see a friend, or get back and forth to work. These seem like ordinary things to do, but sometimes normal things turn into scary events. Sadly, only some drivers exercise the proper...

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27

Aug

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Five Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Getting into a Car Accident

The more time you spend behind the wheel, the more you understand the risks of driving. Regardless of safety warnings, speed limits, and caution signs, drivers crash into other vehicles daily. Chronically bad drivers could avoid crashes by making simple changes in how they operat...

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27

Aug

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What is A Reasonable Settlement for A Car Accident in Louisiana?

A wreck is a stressful time for anyone. As an injured victim, you're probably in pain, perplexed by the insurance process, and worried the damages might break the bank. If it’s your first accident, you may have no clue what is a fair settlement for a car accident. Gre...

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27

Aug

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Do I Need a Lawyer for a Car Accident?

Your first thought after a car accident likely doesn't include, “Now I need to get a lawyer to help me handle this!”Most people assume that car accident claims will go through an insurance company. Insurance companies have policies to provide compensation, both...

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27

Aug

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Smoking and Driving: Immense Potential For Distraction

Accidents on the road occur for numerous reasons, and understanding the root causes of collisions can help motorists take better precautions and drive more defensively. While most people are aware that texting while behind the wheel can pose a grave threat to other drivers, cycli...

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