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Things to do when being in a Motorcycle Accident

2018-09-04T14:08:36-07:00April 18th, 2017|Categories: Auto Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , |

A motorcycle accident, in particular, can result in considerable injury and time needed to recuperate in addition to damaged property. In addition to going through a significantly traumatizing event, there's also the matter of any hospital bills or money that you owe for medical attention. If you need to get compensation for the injuries that you have suffered, you need to consult with an experienced motorcycle accident attorney. Read on to find out more. In cases of an accident, it's extremely common for people to feel shook up for some time afterward. One or both parties may have suffered injuries or even death as a result of a crash. However, if someone was at fault, you can still sue. The negligent party can be sued, but only with the aid of someone who [...]

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Consulting an Attorney About Distracted Driving

2017-11-07T21:50:00-08:00March 7th, 2017|Categories: Auto Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , |

When it comes to distracted driving, how distracted is too distracted? Well, the truth is that whenever you are distracted it creates a danger not only to yourself but to others as well. There are many reasons why a driver may be distracted, from checking their cell phone to crying children in the backseat. If you want to learn more about distracted driving or have already been in an accident and you think that you need to talk to a car accident attorney, we've put together some information for you. Read on to find out more. Distracted driving is an epidemic that is on the rise. With drivers having access to their smartphones and also dealing with the travails on the road, it's no surprise that accidents due to distraction are way up. [...]

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All About Truck Accidents: What You Need to Know

2017-11-07T21:50:45-08:00February 28th, 2017|Categories: Auto Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , |

When it comes to car accidents, no one wants to cause one. Unfortunately, most people are likely to get into one car accident or more in their lifetimes. With 40,000 people being killed annually in the United States as a result of a motor vehicle accident and thousands more being injured, incurring huge medical expenses, property damages, in addition to having their lives changed forever, accidents are a big deal. With so many accidents resulting from negligent driving, it's important to be aware when you're on the road. Not only is it time to put away the smartphone while driving for good, it's also time to evaluate your car. How big is it? How much does it weigh? This article deals with the accidents that can be caused by trucks. They're larger than [...]

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Don’t Text and Drive: 5 Reasons Why You Should Skip the Phone While On The Road

2018-09-04T14:13:13-07:00February 9th, 2017|Categories: Auto Accident, Criminal Lawyer, Personal Injury|Tags: |

When it comes to the phone and hitting the road, the two don't go together. What does go together, no matter how experienced you are, is paying attention to the road while you're operating a motor vehicle. If your focus is distracted, even for a few seconds, you could end up getting into an accident. In general, when you are driving a motor vehicle you should always try and keep your focus on the road. Cars move so quickly and cover so much ground in mere seconds that even a few moments of not paying attention could be deadly. Drivers who are using their phones while operating their vehicles are likely to take their eyes off the road for three seconds or more-- more than enough time in which to cause a horrible [...]

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Be Safe This Holiday: Avoiding DUIs and Drunk Drivers 

2017-11-07T21:56:24-08:00December 13th, 2016|Categories: Auto Accident, DUI, Personal Injury|Tags: , |

Enjoying the holidays is fun, but sometimes having fun and getting too drunk can mean trouble. This holiday season, we've assembled some tips so you're safe on the road and can avoid a DUI, which can cause your life to get a whole lot more complicated. Endangering lives and fines aside, sometimes you've just got to use good sense. We're going to get into more detail, though, so read on to find out how you can have a fun and safe holiday season! Many people associate the holidays with merriment, decorating, eating, gifts, and laughter. It's easy to forget that there are more arrests made for DUIs between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve than average. Between December 25 and January 1, the average amount of fatalities that occur from impaired driving goes. Binge [...]

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Why Voice to Text Is Not Safer When Driving

2017-11-07T22:00:42-08:00October 18th, 2016|Categories: Auto Accident, Florida Law, Personal Injury|Tags: , |

Phones have become nearly ubiquitous in our daily lives. We use them when we're bored. We use them to look up information and schedule appointments. We access not only text and calls, but use handy applications and features to handle what we need to. One of these features is voice to text. You may think it's safer than just texting while driving, but is it really? We've got the stats on voice to text and why this seemingly harmless method of communication poses a pretty big risk. Read on to find out why choosing to use this phone feature may not be as handy as you think. With more of the population using their phones than ever, ignoring your phone can be tough sometimes. The temptation is so great that cell phones are [...]

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Drivers Who Use Cell Phones May Display Other Risky Behaviors

2017-11-07T22:02:28-08:00September 19th, 2016|Categories: Auto Accident, Criminal Lawyer|Tags: , |

If you are using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle, are you also prone to engage in other risky behaviors? Think about it-- would someone who is taking one risk be more likely to take others? According to a new study by researchers at MIT, the answer is yes. Drivers who use cell phones are far more likely to display other risky behaviors while on the road. The study was conducted by researchers at MIT who studies the behavior of 108 drivers in greater Boston. Half of them admitted to using their cell phones frequently while driving, while others said they 'rarely' were on the phone behind the wheel. Researchers found that the drivers who did engage in more frequent cell phone use were higher-risk drivers... even when not on the [...]

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Child Passenger Safety Week Highlights Need to Protect Children

2017-11-07T22:04:11-08:00September 5th, 2016|Categories: Auto Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , |

When it comes to driving, car accidents happen. It's important to remember that not all passengers of vehicles are adults. Children are often present in motor vehicles, and they are all too often the casualties of fatal accidents. To parents, nothing is more important than the safety of their child. Don't stop with just basic safety while driving. When it comes to the car, safety begins with child passenger safety seats. This week the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will be observing Child Passenger Safety week. The weekend will commemorate National Seat Check Saturday, where parents will be able to have their child's safety seat inspected to be sure it as safe as possible for no charge. You may not know it, but according to the CDC, motor vehicle accidents have been shown [...]

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Drowsy Driving Accidents are Preventible

2017-11-07T22:03:23-08:00August 25th, 2016|Categories: Auto Accident|Tags: , |

Driving drowsy? Not a good idea. One out of seven drivers aged 16 to 24 has admitted to actually nodding off while driving once or more in the past year, according to a study by the National Sleep Foundation. The study was part of the Drowsy Driving Prevention Week (November 12-18), an annual campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of driving while slightly sleepy. The study found that 1 in 10 drivers admitted that they had fallen asleep completely in the past year. However, accidents caused by drowsy driving can be prevented? It's estimated by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety that one out of six deadly car crashes can be attributed to a drowsy driver. So, what can you do to prevent an accident from being caused by you? The National [...]

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Back to School is Time for a Family Talk About Texting While Driving and Distracted Driving

2017-11-07T22:05:01-08:00August 9th, 2016|Categories: Auto Accident, Personal Injury|Tags: , |

As we get past summer and later into the year, it's time for families to prepare for going back to school! It's also a good time to talk to your kids and just brush up on a few safety rules. While you're doing a little shopping before going back to school and preparing to go into the school year again, take the time to speak to speak to your kids who are old enough to drive about driving safety. Kids who are older are going to be either driving themselves to school or will be driving soon. It's important to have these talks so that teenagers understand that not only is it risky for them to practice distracted driving, but it's also risky for other people as well. Not only will junior operators [...]

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