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Will My Personal Injury Claim Go to Court?
If you suffered a severe injury in a car accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Most personal injury cases are settled outside of the courtroom, so it is highly unlikely that your case will go before a judge. However, if you and the other party cannot reach a settlement agreement, your case may…
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What to Do if a Truck Driver Leaves the Scene of a Crash?
Truck accidents are known for causing extensive property damage and devastating injuries. If you were involved in a serious truck accident that caused you to suffer life-threatening injuries, the only thing that can make the situation more dire is if the truck driver flees without reporting the accident. If the truck driver did not report…
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Six Killed, Including Three Teens, in Ohio Bus Crash
Six people, including three teenagers, were killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 70 in Etna, Ohio on Tuesday. Five vehicles were involved in the Ohio bus crash, including two passenger cars, two commercial vehicles, and a Pioneer Trails charter bus carrying 54 high school students, teachers, and chaperones from Tuscarawas Valley Local Schools. The…
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Who Is At Fault for a Backing-Up Car Accident?
Today’s vehicles are often equipped with a range of advanced safety technology, including forward collision warning, blind spot detection, and lane departure warning. Many cars also have backup cameras and provide an audible alert if another vehicle, a cyclist, or a pedestrian is approaching while you are in the process of backing up. Despite these…
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How Can I Choose a Safe Car for My Teen Driver?
If you are the parent of a newly licensed teen driver, you know how unsettling it can be that they leave the house with the car keys in hand. Even the most responsible teen driver lacks the experience to react to unexpected hazards like inclement weather conditions or other motorists who are speeding or driving…
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Can I Use Black Box Data in My Truck Accident Case?
For several reasons, truck accidents are generally much more complicated than the average car accident. The resulting property damage and injuries are much more severe due to a fully loaded commercial truck’s massive size and weight. In addition, if the passenger vehicle’s occupants involved in the accident suffered severe injuries, several parties may be liable,…
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What Are Common Injuries Backseat Passengers Experience?
Thanks to advances in safety technology, today’s motor vehicles are safer than ever. That means that motorists are less likely to suffer severe injuries in the event of a car accident. However, despite modern advancements, backseat passengers are at an increased risk of being seriously injured or killed in a car accident compared to front-seat…
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Are Truck Accidents Responsible for More Deaths Than Car Accidents?
There are significantly more cars on the road at any given time than large commercial trucks, which means that car accidents are far more common than truck accidents. However, while truck accidents do not occur as often as car accidents, they tend to be far more devastating and destructive due to their massive size and…
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What Are the Dangers of Driving Tired as a Truck Driver?
Drowsy truck drivers is one of the most common causes of truck accidents, according to the Large Truck Crash Causation Study by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Unfortunately, truck drivers are more likely to drive while drowsy because they are pressured to meet tight delivery deadlines. Drowsiness can affect reaction times, vision, coordination,…
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What Is the Burden of Proof in a Car Accident Case?
If you were involved in a car accident and are seeking damages from the at-fault driver, you must be able to prove that the other driver was negligent and that their negligence caused the accident. This is also known as the burden of proof. Even if it is evident that the other motorist was at…