6 Ways Hiring a Car Accident Lawyer Can Benefit You

Car accidents can leave you with severe injuries and financial losses. However, you can seek compensation for the damages suffered. You should hire a car accident lawyer to ensure you receive the deserved damages. Here are the benefits of hiring a car accident lawyer. #1 – Help You Understand Your Legal Rights and Options Knowing your legal rights and options can be challenging when you get involved in a car accident. A car accident lawyer can help you understand the legal process and what you can expect. They can also advise you on the best course of action to take based on the specific...

24 November

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Here’s What To Do If You’ve Been In An Accident

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If you've been in an accident, the first thing you should do is remain calm. Accidents can be frightening, and it’s easy to become overwhelmed. But it’s important to take a few deep breaths and gather your thoughts before taking any action. In this blog post, we will outline what you should do after being involved in an accident. Assess the situation first The first step is to assess the situation. If you are able, check to see if anyone has been injured. If there are injuries, call 911 immediately. Even if the injuries seem minor, it’s always best to err on the...

04 January

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Death and Injury From Traffic Crashes Continue to Be Among the Most Serious Public Health Problems

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In 1966, traffic crashes resulted in over 50,000 fatalities and the fatality rate was three times as high as it is today. Congress recognized this public health crisis and created the Department of Transportation and the National Highway Safety Bureau. That momentous event was a crossroad in our nation's efforts to address this crisis. If the extraordinary progress in improving highway safety had not been made since that time, over 120,000 people would have died last year and hundreds of thousands more would have suffered traumatic injury. Death and injury from traffic crashes continue to be among the most serious public...

25 April

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After Hundreds of Crashes Britax Jogging Stroller Faced Recall

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The crashes were brutal. With no warning, the front wheel on the three-wheeled BOB jogging strollers fell off, causing the carriages to careen and even flip over. Adults shattered bones. They tore ligaments. Children smashed their teeth. They gashed their faces. One child bled from his ear canal. Staff members at the Consumer Product Safety Commission collected 200 consumer-submitted reports from 2012 to 2018 of spontaneous failure of the stroller wheel, which is secured to a front fork by a quick-release lever, like on a bicycle. Nearly 100 adults and children were injured, according to the commission. The agency’s staff members...

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6 Ways Hiring a Car Accident Lawyer Can Benefit You

Here’s What To Do If You’ve Been In An Accident

Death and Injury From Traffic Crashes Continue to Be Among the Most Serious Public Health Problems

After Hundreds of Crashes Britax Jogging Stroller Faced Recall