When you get hurt in an accident caused by the other driver’s negligence, they can legally be held responsible for the injuries you suffered, and you can be eligible to collect large sums in compensation. What happens, however, when the defendant doesn’t have the insurance to cover the damages they cause? This is exactly why…
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It’s amazing with all of the information out there these days that people still engage in activities like texting while driving, that they’re not aware, or don’t care, that distracted driving has been scientifically proven to be every bit as dangerous as drunk driving. Yet, the number of distracted driving accidents are on the rise…
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All across the nation, drivers are having to get used to bicyclists being part of their daily commute. The trend towards bicycle riding in traffic has proven to be an enduring one and not a fad. Whatever your thoughts on that might be, it’s a fact of life. With San Francisco being a very progressive…
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When you get hurt in an accident, whether it’s a car accident, slipping and falling in a parking lot, getting hit by falling debris on a construction site or any other incident that’s not your fault, you deserve compensation for your injuries. Many people, however, don’t pursue these cases because they don’t think their injury…
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If you’ve been in a motorcycle accident with a car, you may be hit with a contributory negligence claim when you pursue your personal injury suit. This often results from the idea that you were lane splitting and thus creating unnecessary danger. Because of this, you may be facing a reduction in your settlement. The…
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We hear a great deal about bicyclists and pedestrians getting hit by cars, but one thing we rarely hear about are pedestrians getting hit by bicyclists. Yet, these types of accidents do occur, and on a pretty regular basis. The damage that can result can be fairly catastrophic and, unlike car accidents, bicycle riders aren’t…
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When you’re hurt in an accident and it’s not your fault, hiring a personal injury attorney is the most important thing you need to do to have the best chance at earning a settlement for the damages you’ve suffered. However, to ensure that your attorney delivers their best work, you have some responsibilities as well….
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Going through a personal injury case can be stressful. It can turn your entire world upside down. Getting hurt in an accident is the last thing anyone wants, and having to fight for the compensation you deserve when someone else’s irresponsibility results in your injury can only make your recovery worse. What happens if, after…
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Being involved in a car accident is a horrific thing. Even driving past one can be traumatic to witness. Imagine how bad it becomes, however, if you weren’t even at fault for the accident, but you still get hit with a claim of negligence, all because you didn’t stop to help someone else. Sometimes, a…
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The new administration in Washington has been big on deregulation, and highly supportive of big business, which unfortunately tends to have negative effects on workers. In the case of the trucking industry, it could also result in increased danger on the roadways and a much greater risk of serious accidents. What is this proposed new…
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