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. If you have been in a serious accident, call the Elderkin Law Firm now to speak with Attorney Robert LeSuer or Attorney Craig Markham, (814) 456-4000. There is no obligation nor any fee for your initial call.
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. Don't leave the accident scene without getting the name, address and insurance company of the other driver. It would be best if you asked to see the driver's license and insurance card. If you are in a serious auto accident, call the Elderkin Law Firm, (814) 456-4000, and ask for Attorney Robert LeSuer or Attorney Craig Markham.
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How to Get Adequate Driver Info After an Accident - NerdWallet
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. You auto insurance will pay for medical treatment of your accident injuries. Auto medical coverage does not have any co-pays or deductibles. If you have been in an auto accident, call the Elderkin Law Firm now to get answers to your questions, Call (814) 456-4000 and ask for Attorney Robert LeSuer or Attorney Craig Markham.
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. If you are seriously injured as the result of a car accident, call us now at the Elderkin Law Firm, (814) 456-4000.
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. Under Pa. law, your auto insurance company must pay medical bills related to a car crash. Check your policy to make sure that you have an adequate amount of medical coverage. Talk to your agent about increasing your coverage amounts. Remember, auto insurance has no copays or deductibles.
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 If you have been hurt in a car accident, call the Elderkin Law Firm now to speak with Robert LeSuer or Craig Markham, (814) 456-4000.
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What To Do After A Car Accident
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. If you or a family member has been seriously injured in a car accident, call the Elderkin Law Firm now to speak with Attorney Robert LeSuer or Attorney Craig Markham, (814) 456-4000.
FORBES.COM
Riskier Behaviour During Pandemic Is Causing More Accidents
Having witnesses who can confirm how an accident happened 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. If you or a family member has been hurt in an accident, call the Elderkin Law Firm now to speak with Attorney Robert LeSuer or Attorney Craig Markham, 814-456-4000.
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
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
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. For a free, no obligation evaluation of your case, call the Elderkin Law Firm now, (814) 456-4000, to speak with Attorney Robert LeSuer or Attorney Craig Markham.
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. Call the Elderkin Law Firm now, (814) 456-4000, to speak with Attorney Robert LeSuer or Attorney Craig Markham if you have been hurt in a slip-and-fall accident.
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. If you have been injured in a car accident, call (814) 456-4000 now to speak with Attorney Robert LeSuer (rclesuer@elderkinlaw.com) or Attorney Craig Markham, (camarkham@elderkinlaw.com.).
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. If you have been injured in a car accident, call the Elderkin Law Firm now to speak with Attorney Robert LeSuer or Attorney Craig Markham, (814) 456-4000.
INSURANCEJOURNAL.COM
Despite Warnings and Laws, Drivers Continue to Be Distracted by Phones
