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Are Truck Underride Guards Mandatory?
Truck underride crashes are some of the deadliest accidents involving large tractor-trailers and passenger vehicles or motorcycles. Underride collisions occur when a passenger vehicle collides into and slides underneath the trailer. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), nearly 600 deaths are the result of underride accidents each year in the United States.…
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What Can I Expect at My Free Consultation With a Car Accident Lawyer?
If you have been injured in a car accident, you may be feeling overwhelmed about what to do next, particularly if the expenses associated with the accident are starting to accumulate. By meeting with an experienced car accident lawyer, you can put your mind at ease and come up with a game plan for what…
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Who Will Cover the Cost of My Rental Car Following a Car Accident?
Some crashes are minor fender-benders, where vehicles sustain negligible damage and drivers can continue using them. In other instances, a car is rendered temporarily undrivable or is deemed “totaled.” Either situation can create the need for a rental car when another one is not available for use. The cost can be significant when the rented…
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What Should I Do if I Was in a Truck Accident Caused by Road Rage?
Truck accidents are traumatic enough to begin with, but when they are caused by road rage, things get taken to another level. Truck drivers shoulder a great deal of responsibility and are trusted to remain calm, no matter the circumstances. When one of them loses their temper, it could lead to a life-threatening or fatal…
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What if Brake Failure Caused My Truck Accident?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is the agency responsible for administering truck safety laws in the U.S., and it has reported that 30 percent of truck accidents are related to braking problems. It requires commercial motor vehicles to have regular brake inspections, but other parties are responsible for proper use, manufacture, installation, maintenance,…
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Can I Sue for Mental Trauma From My Car Accident?
Serious physical injuries caused by car accidents can be immediately apparent, but mental trauma is often harder to detect and can worsen significantly over time. Once the initial shock of a crash wears off, people can develop PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other psychological issues that make it impossible to return to work or complete daily…
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How to Avoid a Truck Accident Caused by Blind Spots?
Even the most experienced and conscientious semi-truck drivers can be tricked by blind spots. These are the areas around vehicles that drivers cannot see, even when using mirrors. Blind spots are dangerous because it is hard to see vehicles that are close. Every vehicle has blind spots, but with these large trucks, they are much…
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What Evidence Do I Need to Prove My Case in an Uber or Lyft Accident?
Uber and Lyft provide invaluable services to people who need rides for various reasons. However, ridesharing does present certain risks since customers have little control and the drivers can get into accidents. Making an insurance claim or filing a lawsuit can be more complicated than with other car accident cases because the ridesharing company might…
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Do Commercial Truck Accident Claims Take a Long Time to Settle?
Most drivers will experience a motor vehicle accident at some point in their lifetime. Ideally, accident injuries and property damage are minimal and the matter can be managed quickly and efficiently. However, collisions involving commercial semi-trucks are typically more complex and can take longer to settle. These claims can take anywhere from six months to…
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What Are Common Hidden Car Accident Injuries?
Car accidents often result in injuries. While some injuries like lacerations and broken bones are immediately obvious, hidden injuries are not. They can occur right away or develop in the hours, days, and weeks after the crash. During a traumatic event, a person’s fight-or-flight response kicks in, and the adrenaline rush they experience can mask…
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