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Wrongful Death Claims After Fatal Car Accidents

By | June 13th, 2016

A fatal accident in California took the life of a 58-year-old man on March 20 when a 19-year-old motorist ran a red light while attempting to evade authorities. The accident happened in Sacramento County in North Highlands, and a sheriff’s deputy saw a vehicle speeding by a sidewalk shortly after 10 p.m. and attempted to catch up with the vehicle. When Reckless Behavior Causes Crashes The speed limit in the area is 45 mph, but the motorist reportedly traveled two times faster than this while driving past stop signs without.

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Is Time Running Out to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

By | June 13th, 2016

If your loved one has died because of someone else’s negligence or action, you have your hands full. You grieve; you pull together as a family to prepare for the burial. Thereafter, you undertake the task of informing government entities of the person’s death. You may not realize that during this time, the clock is ticking and your time to file a wrongful death suit is running out. Who Files the Suit? The surviving spouse or children may file the suit. You may also file if you are a parent,.

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Better Your Child’s Odds of Surviving a Vehicle Crash: a Child Safety Seat Refresher

By | June 13th, 2016

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reports that car accidents are the number one cause of deadly outcomes or disabilities in youngsters. That said, you do have a tool that helps to better your child’s odds of surviving a crash: the right car seat. Statistics prove that properly used restraints have a 71-percent effectiveness rate in the protection against infant fatalities. For toddlers up to four years, the effectiveness rate is 54 percent. What Does the Law Say About Car Seats? Rear-facing seat. Newborns to babies one year of.

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California Car Accident Statistics Reveal Deadliest Months on the Road

By | June 13th, 2016

The California Highway Patrol has released its tallies of fatal collisions per month. The statistics also show car accident data about crashes that did not result in death but injuries. It is interesting to note that this compilation of data represents a ten-year summary of cases. July. In 2004 and 2005, the month of July was the deadliest for California drivers. August. In 2006 and 2007, the figure shifted to the month of August. September. In 2008, the month of September was the deadliest for motorists. October. In 2009, 2011.

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Helmet Mistakes That Compromise Safety in Motorcycle Accidents

By | June 13th, 2016

An unprotected head is the most vulnerable part of the body in motorcycle accidents. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, serious head injury is common among motorcycle accident fatalities, and helmets are 37 percent effective in fatality prevention. In addition, helmets are 67 percent effective in brain injury prevention. However, the wrong helmet purchase and usage can seriously compromise its effectiveness. Here are three common mistakes that compromise safety: Using a Novelty Helmet (or Any Non Certified Helmet) According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, novelty helmets.

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Avoid a Car Crash by Driving Predictably

By | June 13th, 2016

For many drivers, being involved in or witnessing a car crash is fairly rare. Months and sometimes years can go by without witnessing one. The reason for this is that traffic, for the most part, behaves predictably. We can count on motorists driving on the right side of the road, obeying traffic signals, and driving with the flow of traffic. This makes it possible for motorists to coordinate their actions while making adjustments for occasional aggressive or erratic drivers. However, some of us have a few bad habits and have.

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A Wrongful Death Claim: Who Can File?

By | June 13th, 2016

When a death occurs due to negligence, a wrongful death claim may exist. This type of claim may involve anything from medical malpractice to fatal accidents to product liability. A person, governmental agency, and company can all be held liable for negligent acts. In order for a claim to be filed, any survivor who suffered due to the death will have to do so. The following people can file a claim in a wrongful death case: Immediate family members. Spouses, children, and parents of an unmarried child may file a claim and recover.

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Motorcycle Accidents: Surviving Life and Death Emergencies

By | June 13th, 2016

Surviving life or death situations revolves around doing the right thing. When a motorcycle accident is imminent or has already occurred, you won’t have time to analyze your options. Preventing an accident or minimizing its consequences requires quick reflexive action. This means you will have to think ahead of time about what to do should the unthinkable happen. Here are tips for handling four emergencies: Don’t swerve around animals. If an animal surprises you by darting right in front of your bike while riding at highway speeds on a two.

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Four Common Parking Lot Car Accidents

By | June 13th, 2016

With their heavy car and foot traffic packed into a small area, it’s no surprise that parking lots are the scene of thousands of car accidents each year in the United States. Crowded parking lots have poor visibility and are filled with distracted or impatient motorists. Sometimes they’re poorly designed and right of way isn’t always clear. While accidents take place at relatively slow speeds, whiplash and head impact injuries can occur. Four Common Car Accident Situations Two cars backing into the other. When backing up, drivers typically turn their.

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Two “Out of the Blue” Truck Accident Scenarios

By | June 13th, 2016

One moment everything seems fine, and the next, you’ve been hit by a truck. “Out of the blue” refers to an accident in seemingly normal circumstances that completely catches you by surprise where there is no time to react. Here are two such accident scenarios: Rural Highways Rural highways often have a narrow single lane with small shoulders for each direction. Don’t let the rural setting fool you because these roads are dangerous, especially when you consider their high speed limits and the many trucks that use them. Thanks to.

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