Bus accidents do not occur that frequently, but when they do happen, they can lead to massive death and destruction. Buses are the only type of passenger vehicle where occupants do not have to wear seatbelts. Without safety belts, the bodies of bus passengers do not remain in their seats when an accident occurs. Instead, they move around inside the bus, often leading to serious and sometimes fatal injuries.
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Any car accident can be a traumatic event. In the aftermath of a collision, you will want to find out who is at fault for the collision and whether or not you can seek compensation for any medical treatment or damages caused by the accident. But determining who is liable for the collision can be tricky.
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Each day, people face hazardous conditions that can lead to slip and falls. These include broken pavement, damaged flooring, wet floors, and poor lighting. If you slip and fall and become injured, you might have a claim. A skilled personal injury attorney can assess your situation and help you determine if you should move forward.
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If you’ve ever suffered from heartburn, acid reflux, a peptic ulcer, or a sour stomach, you’ve probably taken Zantac. Available over the counter and by prescription, this medication has been a staple of medicine cabinets for decades.
Unfortunately, research findings in recent years have uncovered a frightening truth about this widely used medication. Far from being harmless, every dose taken puts people at risk for developing cancer due to the presence of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA).
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In the wake of a traffic collision, dealing with insurance carriers to get the compensation you deserve is inevitable. Depending on the circumstances of your accident, you may be eligible to receive a significant amount of money.
When auto insurance carriers know their policyholder is liable for an accident, they know they will have to pay a claim. Insurance companies do not stay in business by paying the full amount of every claim that comes their way. Instead, they try to minimize financial liability.
If an insurance adjuster thinks the company can get away with not paying the claim, they may drag out the process by refusing to settle for a reasonable amount. This forces injured victims to do one of two things: give up or file a lawsuit.
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One of the most common questions lawyers hear is, “How much is my claim worth?”
Statistics show that approximately 20 to 50 million people suffer injuries due to car accidents annually. Many of them have to deal with severe injuries while grappling with the burden of paying their medical bills.
That’s precisely why a victim’s first concern is how much their claim is worth. They need the maximum amount of compensation to cover these medical costs and make up for their other financial losses.
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The stress of being involved in a car accident can leave you confused about what to do next. Even though you didn’t cause the accident, you will be forced to deal with the effects of your injuries, as well as financial losses that you may suffer. Taking the following steps can help you to protect yourself financially and protect your rights to compensation.
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The forces involved in a car accident are tremendous. However, when someone is involved in a car accident, they do not always immediately realize the full extent of their injuries. Often, an accident victim will see blood or broken skin, and their brain will tell them that is the source of their pain. However, most car accident injuries do not appear right after the accident, especially those involving the lower back and neck. Injuries to the neck and lower back are extremely common and will often carry lifelong consequences. Limited movement, lingering pain, jarring headaches: these are all caused by damage to the neck and back. However, these are also some of the most overlooked injuries.
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If a dog has bitten you, there’s a good chance you know the perpetrator. A whopping 77 percent of bites are perpetrated by the family’s dog or the dog of a friend or family member.
This can put you in a difficult situation. You need to collect money damages to pay for your lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering. Your recovery depends on it. But if you’re like many of our clients, you don’t want to sue someone you know and love.
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There are more vehicles on the road now than ever before. In fact, at the end of 2019, numbers reached over 279 million and are only expected to keep rising. However, the number of fatal automobile accidents is declining. Advancements in cutting-edge safety technologies play a large part in the lower number of fatalities, especially airbags. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over the span of 30 years, more than 50,000 lives were saved due to the proper deployment of airbags.
The unfortunate truth is that airbags can only be a benefit to the occupants of a vehicle if they deploy – and if they do so in a timely manner. Airbags can fail to deploy for a variety of reasons. Most commonly, there’s a manufacturer defect to blame.
Continue Reading Who is Responsible If Your Car’s Airbag Fails to Deploy?