Roundabouts, or traffic circles, were first developed over in the United Kingdom in the 1960s, but are now widely used across the world, including in the U.S. It is, essentially, a circular intersection where cars yield upon entering. The design is intended to foster efficient traffic flow as well as make intersections safer. If you […]
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Red Light Runners
A vehicle that enters an intersection after the traffic signal has turned red has officially committed the violation of running a red light. If a vehicle has already entered the intersection prior to the light turning red, waiting for a chance to make a left turn, for instance, then this is not considered to be […]
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Helmet Laws Save Lives
There is no way to avoid it. Motorcycles are simply and inherently riskier to drive than cars. This is due, in large part, to the basic structural difference between these two modes of transportation. Motorcycles are less stable than cars when braking, particularly in emergency braking situations, and swerving to avoid something such as an […]
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What to Do After a Hit and Run
After a car accident, the stress and hurt of what you have just been through can be isolating. You may feel alone. If you were injured in a hit and run accident, however, you may literally be alone. Being left at an accident scene with the at-fault party speeding off can be an incredibly difficult […]
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Vicarious Liability and Car Accidents
Being injured in a car accident can be scary, to say the least. In addition to the health concerns and worries that come along with such injuries, you may be faced with serious financial concerns. After all, being injured can have more than just an impact on your health and well-being, but it can also […]
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Filing an Insurance Claim After an Accident
No one ever wants to deal with an insurance company. No one ever wants to be in an accident. The fact of the matter is that accidents do happen. Subsequently, it is likely that you will have to work with an insurance company to help get compensated for your losses and harm suffered. If you […]
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Summer Driving Hazards
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are more car crashes and auto injuries, as well as fatalities, that occur in July and August. If you are hitting the road this summer for a family road trip, a trip to the beach, or just your everyday commute, be careful of the hazards that […]
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How Will Me Being Partially at Fault for the Accident Impact My Claim?
Sometimes, who is at fault for causing an accident is not clear cut. One person may not carry all of the blame. If you played a role in contributing to an accident, but you were still injured in the incident, you are likely worried about how being partially at fault will impact your claim and […]
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What Do I Do After a Car Accident?
The truth of the matter is that most of us will know someone who has been involved in a car accident or be involved in one ourselves at some point in our lives. Every day, thousands of people are injured on U.S. roads. Being injured in a car accident can be a jarring experience, to […]
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Compensatory Damages
Have you heard of compensatory damages? If you or a loved one has ever been injured in something like a car accident or filed some other type of personal injury claim, you may have. Compensatory damages are a central part of a personal injury claim and one of the main, if not the sole, purpose […]
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