If you're involved in a serious accident, it's important to seek and document medical care as soon as possible.
Medical evidence is crucial to the success of personal injury claims, and prompt treatment can improve medical and legal outcomes.
The nation is grappling with a pedestrian safety crisis that has worsened in recent years: The number of pedestrians killed in the U.S. hit a 28-year high of 6,283 in 2018, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That figure was up 46% from 2010. https://bit.ly/32IkZPu
USATODAY.COM
A growing pedestrian safety crisis: Speed, short lights and SUVs are worsening a health epidemic
Lawsuits filed against two of the nation’s largest e-scooter companies allege that the companies failed to properly maintain their scooters, resulting in injuries to nearly 90 plaintiffs. https://wapo.st/32fl1Nb
WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Lime and Bird sued over alleged scooter safety failures and injuries to dozens
If you've been injured in a car accident, it's important to get medical attention right away. Delaying care not only puts your health at risk, but could hurt a potential insurance claim or lawsuit. An insurance company can use your delay in seeking care to allege that you weren't hurt that badly, or that you were injured after the accident in an unrelated incident.
After an accident, distracted drivers might try to deny everything. Then what?
BATEMANLAW.COM
3 Ways To Prove A Driver's Eyes Were Preoccupied
Under a legal concept called premises liability, property owners have a duty to keep their property reasonably free of hazards. Property owners could be liable for injuries resulting from hazardous conditions on their property if they had a reasonable opportunity to become aware of the hazard and repair it. If you've been injured in an accident on someone's property, speak to a personal injury attorney to learn if you may be entitled to compensation.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) offers up another reason we need to get rid of COVID-19: reckless driving is up, and causing more deaths. https://bit.ly/3liXVgx
CARANDDRIVER.COM
2019 U.S. Traffic Deaths Lowest Since 2014, but 2020 Numbers Aren't Looking Good
#AutoAccidents are chaotic by nature, and the aftermath can be, too. Have your camera ready and be prepared to file a police report.
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How to Get Adequate Driver Info After an Accident - NerdWallet
When you’re in a car accident, you want to be prepared, whether or not you caused the collision. Preparation will help you protect your ability to make a claim against a driver, and also protect you if another driver falsely blames you for the accident. https://bit.ly/3jmxR2H
FORBES.COM
What To Do After A Car Accident
A growing number of negligence suits are being filed across the country against nursing homes and other long-term care facilities by families whose relatives died from the coronavirus while living in such facilities. https://bit.ly/3m9LpAG
ABAJOURNAL.COM
Coronavirus-related deaths in nursing homes prompt lawsuits and questions about who's responsible
How can parents make decisions about dividing their estate between their children?
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Dividing An Estate Between Children
Being involved in an accident, even a minor one, can be a nerve-wracking experience, so it's important to know what steps to take afterward. https://bit.ly/3n4oVBM
INVESTOPEDIA.COM
Here's What to Do (and Not Do) After a Car Accident
When a loved one dies due to the negligent, reckless or deliberate behavior of another, the surviving family members may be entitled to file a wrongful death lawsuit against that party. This type of lawsuit allows them to collect monetary damages for their loved one's untimely death. #PersonalInjury
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File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit for Compensation When a Loved One Dies
Despite education programs and state laws, phone-based driving distraction is still on the rise—and is likely responsible for far more accidents than widely reported, according to a new study. https://bit.ly/3aflg0v
INSURANCEJOURNAL.COM
Despite Warnings and Laws, Drivers Continue to Be Distracted by Phones
Even a seasoned driver can feel unsure of what to do after a car accident. Preparing in advance could save your life – and potentially thousands of dollars. https://bit.ly/3geJitp
USATODAY.COM
Here are 6 lifesaving (and money-saving) tips for when you get in a car crash
It could be assumed that during a pandemic there would be fewer people driving and fewer accidents and road deaths. But research suggests that the picture is much more complicated. https://bit.ly/2Izk902
FORBES.COM
Riskier Behaviour During Pandemic Is Causing More Accidents
Having witnesses to back up your story can be valuable when pursuing a personal injury claim. Since memories fade quickly, it's best for witnesses to be contacted promptly after an accident. An attorney can help you track down witnesses, gather statements, or decide who to call.
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can result from an impact to the head. Though the signs of TBI may not be immediately apparent, the effects of brain injuries can be far reaching, and may permanently lessen your quality of life. This makes calculating the damages (monetary compensation) tricky for these types of injuries. You'll want to have an experienced personal injury attorney on your side to help make your case so you can recover the compensation you deserve.
The number of people killed on the nation’s highways rose 4.6% in the first nine months of 2020 despite coronavirus lockdowns that curtailed driving early in the year. https://bit.ly/3iztAKu
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Risky driving: US traffic deaths up despite virus lockdowns
How often should drivers take breaks during long trips?
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How Dangerous Is Drowsy Driving?
If you slip and fall in a store, it's important to report the accident to a manager or employee, even if you don't think you were seriously hurt. The extent of your injuries is not always apparent immediately after an accident, and reporting your fall should produce documentation that could be helpful evidence in the event that you bring a personal injury claim.
