When it comes to the number of pedestrian fatalities in 2016, Miami-Dade and Broward County were among the 10 most dangerous counties in the United States. That is according to a data report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). According to the GHSA, the 10 most hazardous counties for pedestrians in 2016 were:
Los Angeles County, California, which had265 […]
Either the driver or the pedestrian may be at fault if a driver hits a walker outside of a crosswalk, depending on which party has negligence:
Having a legal duty (an obligation to do something, like to operate your vehicle safely or not to do something, like not driving your car on the sidewalk)
Breaching that duty (for […]
A car accident can settle at any point between when you first make a claim with the insurance company and during the trial. Here are the five primary stages at which a car accident will typically settle:
You notify the insurance company of your injuries. It gets a copy of the police report and, shortly […]
Whoever caused the accident will be liable for your injuries. Some people assume that if they suffer injuries as a passenger, they can automatically file a claim against the driver of the car in which they were riding, but this is not necessarily true. If the driver of the vehicle you were in was negligent and […]
If you have been in a wreck and you are without a vehicle while the insurance claims adjuster is deciding whether to declare your car a total loss or your vehicle is in the repair shop, you might wonder if you should get a rental car so you can get to work and carry on […]
When a bicycle crashes into an open car door, the motorist who opened the door, the bicyclist and third parties may be responsible for dooring bicycle accidents. These accidents can cause severe injuries, especially if a car hits the cyclist after he or she collides with the door and falls into oncoming traffic. Motorists often […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that drowsy driving caused approximately 846 deaths in 2014. The NHTSA’s 2017 report, Asleep At The Wheel, offers further background on the problem and solutions they are working on to reduce drowsy driving accidents.
Despite these numbers, many people are still unaware of how dangerous drowsy driving can […]
Drunk driving becomes more common during the holidays, causing thousands of people to either lose their lives or suffer injuries during what is supposed to be the happiest time of the year. For over 30 years, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has promoted safer driving during the holiday season with their “Tie One On For […]
Are you not sure how to talk to your teen about safe driving? Lucky for you, there are plenty of materials to help you. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) created talking points, fact sheets, and safety tips for parents with teen drivers. They also made downloadable banners, infographics, and messages for use on […]
The settlement for a whiplash claim is different in every case. The amount you receive will depend on the facts of your case – mostly the severity of your injuries and their effects on your financial, physical, and emotional well-being.
Some mild cases of whiplash heal within a few months with conservative treatment and leave few […]
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