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Can Multiple Parties Be at Fault for a Truck Accident?
Truck accidents are known for causing extensive property damage, catastrophic injuries, and fatalities due to the massive size and weight of a fully loaded commercial truck compared to the average passenger vehicle. While some type of driver negligence causes most truck accidents, other parties may also be liable, depending on the circumstances of the accident.…
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How Much Is a Back Injury Claim Worth After a Car Accident?
Car accidents cause a range of injuries, from minor scrapes and bruises to broken bones, organ damage, and even death. Back injuries are common accident injuries that often require extensive medical attention and ongoing rehabilitation. The costs associated with this type of injury can start to accumulate very quickly. The average settlement for a back…
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How Many Hours Can a Truck Driver Drive Consecutively?
One of the most common causes of truck accidents is drowsy driving. Truck drivers are under tremendous pressure to meet very tight delivery deadlines, even if that means continuing to drive, even if they have exceeded the hours allowed to drive without taking a break. To prevent drowsy driving truck accidents, the Federal Motor Carrier…
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What Is Seat Belt Syndrome?
Wearing a seat belt is one of the simplest and most effective things you can do to prevent severe injuries and fatalities in the event of a car accident. However, the very thing meant to protect you and the other passengers in the vehicle can also cause injuries due to the restraining force exerted by…
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Veterans and Families Still Awaiting Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Compensation
Veterans and families exposed to toxic water at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina, are still awaiting compensation for related health conditions. Researchers have linked many serious health conditions to toxic water at the base, including many forms of cancer, cardiovascular and liver diseases, infertility, miscarriage, and birth defects. The Camp…
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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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