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Why Wrongful Death Truck Accidents Happen

By | November 16th, 2017

The driving public shares the road with commercial trucks because our economy depends on them. However, the drivers of these trucks must operate their vehicles safely with skill and professionalism. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen, and a truck accident with a car may cause the wrongful death of a family member or a loved one. Here are four reasons for these accidents: Truck Driver Fatigue or Drowsiness To protect the public, federal regulations limit the daily and weekly work hours of truck drivers. In an effort to meet deadlines or.

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Wrongful Deaths Caused by Fall Accidents

By | October 26th, 2017

Because falls happen so often during one’s lifetime, some people find it hard to understand how a fall accident caused by a slip or trip can bring about a wrongful death. However, whether the consequences of a fall are minor or fatal depend on the circumstances and the individual. Falls can be especially devastating for certain groups of people. For example, the CDC states that falls are the main cause of injury and death among the elderly. Even young athletic people can die from a fall. A bad landing can cause a serious.

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Wrongful Death Involving School Children Pedestrians

By | October 26th, 2017

When school is in session, children are exposed to traffic hazards when crossing streets in front of their schools, when getting on and off buses, and while walking along neighborhood roads. Unfortunately, this exposure causes fatalities every year by motorists who are distracted, intoxicated, negligent, or fail to observe school zone or school bus laws. Common ways in which these fatalities happen include: Failing to Stop When a School Bus Flashes Its Red Lights Motorists must stop when a school bus flashes its red lights regardless of whether they’re behind the.

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Common Causes of Wrongful Death in Nursing Homes

By | October 19th, 2017

Nursing homes provide a place for loved ones who require extensive care to live out and enjoy the rest of their lives. The home should look after their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. This requires an adequate number of skilled, knowledgeable, compassionate, and dedicated staff. However, not every nursing home has enough of, or the right staff to ensure optimal living and care of its residents. As a result, the resident’s health and quality of life can worsen because of the nursing home. In extreme cases of neglect, abuse, or.

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Wrongful Death Bicycle Accidents

By | August 3rd, 2017

Except where specifically prohibited, bicyclists have a legal right to use the road. They should be treated no differently than motor vehicles. However, too many bicyclists are killed every year by negligent or aggressive motorists. Although bicyclists are incapable of keeping up with traffic and are easily overlooked in busy traffic situations, this is no excuse because it is the duty of motorists to remain fully alert and to operate their vehicles safely. Too many motorists drive while distracted or drive too fast for the conditions. Some mistakenly feel that.

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Heat Stroke and Wrongful Death

By | July 20th, 2017

Your body maintains a temperature of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Like the thermostat in your house, it turns up the heat by causing shivering when the temperature is too low and starts its cooling system by causing sweating when the temperature is too high. However, there are limits to the body’s ability to regulate its temperature. In conditions of extreme warmth and/or during intense physical activity, the body’s temperature continues to climb. When it reaches 104 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, the person suffers from heat stroke. Unless the victim gets immediate emergency treatment,.

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Three Common Causes of Motorcycle Wrongful Death Cases

By | July 13th, 2017

Many people enjoy motorcycles because they can cruise the roads unencumbered by the metal “cage” of a car. This, and the fast acceleration and feeling of rushing air give them an exhilarating feeling of freedom. It is visceral feelings such as this, that make the motorcyclist feel truly alive. But the very things that make motorcycling life-enhancing also make motorcycle accidents deadly. Unfortunately, many things can lead to the wrongful death of a motorcyclist. Three of these are: Negligent Motorists Motorcycles are smaller than other vehicles on the road, and can fade.

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Common Causes of Pedestrian Wrongful Death

By | May 11th, 2017

When a two ton motor vehicle hits a pedestrian in an accident, the pedestrian always loses. Pedestrian deaths are on the rise because of increased motor vehicle traffic and increased distraction in the form of technological gadgets such as mobile devices and GPS. Of course, technology isn’t the only type of driver distraction, but it has added to the numerous ways that distracted driving can occur. Although pedestrians aren’t always faultless, too many pedestrian wrongful deaths occur because of driver negligence or recklessness. This problem isn’t a motorist vs pedestrian.

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Millions of People Will Die in a Car Crash This Year

By | April 20th, 2017

Given the manner in which a lot of people drive, it’s clear that a lot of people don’t take car accidents seriously. You might feel as if a car crash just isn’t going to happen to you. As many as 1.25 million people will die every single year in a road traffic accident. They also probably believed that a car crash couldn’t happen to them. A car crash isn’t going to kill every single person involved. Around twenty to fifty million people will sustain injuries in car crashes that aren’t fatal. However,.

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San Jose Wrongful Death Attorney Discusses Series Of Pedestrian Fatalities

By | April 6th, 2017

Since the beginning of the new year, seven pedestrian deaths have occurred on San Jose’s roads. The latest victim was a woman who died on Thursday, February 23. Accident Details The Mercury News reports that the accident happened late in the morning near the intersection of Saratoga Avenue and Prospect Road when a vehicle hit the pedestrian. Dispatchers sent officers to the scene at 11:15 a.m., where they found the woman dead at the scene. The Santa Clara County Coroner’s Office was working to identify the victim. The motorist involved in.

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