Several sources recommend that you replace a car seat after an accident. The NHTSA recommends replacing a car seat after a moderate or severe accident. However, a car seat might not need to be replaced after a minor car crash. The NHTSA defines a minor car crash as: If any of the above factors apply, […]
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There are many reasons why someone could experience chest pain after a car accident. The person could have a chest injury. On the other hand, the person could be experiencing a panic attack because of a car accident. Chest pains could be an indication of a severe injury. Therefore, any chest pain after a car […]
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Millions of people are treated each year in emergency rooms for injuries sustained in accidents. People go to the emergency room after car accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle crashes, slip & fall accidents, dog bites, defective product injuries, and construction accidents, to name a few. Some individuals are transported directly to the ER from the accident […]
Read MoreFor most personal injury claims, you must prove that the other party was negligent to recover compensation for your damages. Negligence is the basis for injury claims arising from: Almost every type of personal injury case involves a negligence claim. Whether a person was negligent is based on what a “reasonable person” would have done […]
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Since 2014, over six million motor vehicle accidents have been reported in the United States each year. In 2019 alone, there were 6,756,000 traffic accidents nationwide. The result was 36,096 traffic fatalities and 2.74 million injured persons. With such a high rate of accidents occurring each year, you may wonder: “what are the odds of […]
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Imagine you are on the road and decide to spend the night at a hotel. You check in, carry your stuff to your room, and get settled. Over the course of the night and the next morning, you are in and out of the room—checking out the pool, exercise room, and breakfast. When you gather […]
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How fast is too fast to drive? Speed limits are designed to reduce the risk of accidents. The limits are based on numerous factors and calculations that determine the maximum safe speed for a given stretch of road. Speeding is a leading cause of car accidents. During 2017, speed was a contributing factor in about […]
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We see it all the time. A cute little dog riding on an owner’s lap, its head out the window, while the owner is driving. We may think it is cute, but it can be dangerous as well. California has no specific law prohibiting the practice. However, having a dog on your lap while driving […]
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