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13 Safe Driving Tips when Sharing the Road with Motorcycles

Wednesday, 10 July 2019 by admin
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On average, a motorcycle weighs 450-600 lbs., while a sedan weighs more than 3,300 lbs. and an SUV tips the scales at more than 4,500 lbs. With this in mind, it’s no wonder injuries are often severe when a motorcyclist is in a collision with a vehicle that is 5 to 8 times its weight.
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Signs & Symptoms of a Concussion After a Car Accident

Tuesday, 18 June 2019 by admin
Of the 3 million people who are injured in car crashes each year, almost 600,000 suffer from traumatic brain injuries (TBI). In fact, motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of TBI-related hospitalization and deaths. Yet estimates show that over 200,000 concussions and other TBIs remain undiagnosed! The most likely reason for this is that
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Don’t Post About Your Car Accident on Social Media

Thursday, 23 May 2019 by admin
Social media has been rampantly misused for spreading false information, spying on people and bullying. But did you know that a casual comment made by you on a social media site can come back to haunt you? This is especially true when you are suing or negotiating for personal injury compensation. Your tweets, posts, comments
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Traumatic Brain Injuries Resulting from a Car Accident

Tuesday, 26 March 2019 by admin
Nearly 15% of all traumatic brain injuries (TBI) result from car accidents. In fact, 30% of all motorists involved in car accidents suffer head injuries including concussions, skull fractures, and acute brain damage. In fact, the numbers are higher for drivers in the age group of 20-24 years. Although there has been a significant reduction
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Pain and Suffering Injury Compensation

Saturday, 02 March 2019 by admin
  A lot has been said about fraudulent tort claims choking the justice system and costing tax payers billions every year. While some of these may be truly frivolous claims, not all claims for pain and suffering (also called general or non-economic damages) are fraudulent.   Unfortunately, this misconception has led even genuine and fair
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Talking or Texting while driving – which is more dangerous?

Wednesday, 13 February 2019 by admin
Texting while driving leads you to take your eyes off the road, and the danger here is obvious. Most people believe that talking instead of texting or shifting to a hands-free device is enough to mitigate the risks. However, this simply is not the case. The shocking truth is that talking while driving is just
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Are you protected against drivers who don’t carry enough insurance?

Thursday, 07 February 2019 by admin
Kansas has a “no-fault” personal injury protection law for car accidents. This means that preliminary medical expenses, of at least $4,500, will be covered by your own insurance company, as a benefit on your policy. But what happens if your hospital bills exceed not only your PIP coverage but also the protection offered by the
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1 in 4 Car Collisions Involves Cell Phone Use

Sunday, 13 January 2019 by admin
Cell phone usage while driving leads to over 1.5 million crashes in the US, every year, according to statistics. Nearly 350,000 people are injured in such collisions, accounting for approximately 25% of all collisions across the country. In fact, cell phones are often referred to as the new killer on American roads as motorists are
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Can Fitness Trackers Affect Your Personal Injury Case?

Monday, 07 January 2019 by admin
Studies show that nearly 51% of Americans already own fitness trackers. Big players like Fitbit, Apple and Garmin continue to report growing sales each year. Although products vary in terms of specific features overall, these gadgets are generally aimed at helping you to stick to your fitness goals by tracking your activity level.   While
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Collisions Involving Ride-sharing Drivers

Monday, 31 December 2018 by admin
Ride-sharing companies are thriving. A recent study showed that ride-sharing services have added immensely to traffic congestion on the roads of 9 major US cities.   Many motorists and passengers are concerned about the amount of time that Uber and Lyft drivers spend looking at their phones for directions and other information. Considering the increase
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