Auto Accidents
The Value of Expert Witnesses in Your Car Accident Case
Have you suffered injuries in a car crash? If so, the burden of proof is on you to prove the liability of another party. This means you need evidence to establish fault and the extent of your injuries and their financial cost. This can be a monumental task without an experienced car accident attorney. To…
Read MoreHow to Deal with an Insurance Adjuster on Your Personal Injury Claim
When you sustain an injury either in a car crash, at a medical facility, or on someone else’s property, you will likely need to deal with the other party’s insurance company. Therefore, it is essential to understand how to deal with the insurance adjuster for the other party. Per the Centers for Disease Control &…
Read MoreWaymo Moves Forward with Fully Autonomous Ride-Hailing Vehicles
Waymo emerged from the search engine giant, Google, in 2016. The company is now on the verge of delivering the autonomous vehicle experience to city residents. On Oct. 8, the company announced it is providing fully driverless cars to a 50-mile area of Phoenix, AZ for ride-hailing purposes. So far, only 5 to 10 percent…
Read MoreWhy Do Some Dangerous Drivers Stay on the Road Legally?
The Interstate Driver’s License Compact, also referred to as the Driver’s License Compact (DLC), is a contract among 45 states and the Washington D.C. in which the states are obligated to share certain information related to traffic offenses. These offenses may include DUI/DWI, reckless driving, and others. The states are supposed to send information and…
Read MoreCommon Distracted Driving Activities Can Result in Serious Accidents
Distracted driving refers to anything that causes the driver to divert his or her eyes, attention, or hands away from the task of driving. A distracted driver can be a deadly driver; it only takes a few moments to cause a collision, and those few moments can change a victim’s life forever. While most people…
Read MoreHow Dash Cams Are Helpful in Supporting Car Accident Injury Claims
Dashboard cameras – also referred to as dash cams – are used to record video when there is movement near your vehicle or when you turn on your vehicle. Many drivers in Maryland utilize these devices to help protect them from liability and ensure their rights are protected in any legal proceedings arising from a…
Read MoreProject Yellow Light Is Fighting to End Distracted Driving – and They’re Willing to Pay to Do It
Project Yellow Light and the Ad Council have declared winners for their ninth annual Project Yellow Light scholarship competition. In the contest, students are assigned the project of developing a billboard, radio, or television public service announcement (PSA) that educates their own generation about the perils of distracted driving – in particular, the dangers of…
Read MoreAcute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and Blunt Force Trauma
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a type of pulmonary edema that is non-heart related (non-cardiogenic). The disease moves quickly and occurs in persons who are critically ill due to various causes, including blunt force trauma. The serious challenge associated with ARDS is the buildup of fluid as it leaks into the lung, making it…
Read MoreWhy Do You Need an Injury Lawyer If You’re Injured in a Car Accident?
Do you really need an injury lawyer to help you settle your insurance claim in the aftermath of a car accident? You may have considered simply negotiating on your own and “saving” on lawyer fees. However, if you think you can achieve the same results or at least come out ahead without the benefit of…
Read MoreReckless and Dangerous Drivers on the Roadways
While it is true that the coronavirus caused a significant decrease in the number of car accidents nationwide, there has also been an increase in the number of reckless and dangerous drivers on the nation’s roadways and highways. As a result, the severity of wrecks is increasing. Many drivers have been traveling at speeds much…
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