Truck driving is considered one of the most dangerous professions in the world. However, it is not as dangerous for the driver as it is for the others they share the road with. In the United States, truck accidents account for the second-highest number of road accident fatalities. Due to their sheer size and the …
In recent times, distracted driving has become one of the leading causes of vehicle accidents on American roads. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2020, over 3,100 lives were lost in vehicle accidents involving distracted drivers. Also, nearly 8 percent of all fatal crashes involved a distracted driver. In Connecticut in …
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Car Accident Claim Guide According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2020, a total of 35,766 fatal car accidents occurred in the United States. Another 1,593,390 crashes resulted in injuries, and 3,621,681 caused property damage. The Insurance Information Institute reports the average claim for bodily injury after a collision was $20,235 in 2020, …
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the United States, 32 people are killed each day in vehicle accidents involving alcohol-impaired drivers. This translates to one death every 45 minutes. In 2020, 11,654 people were killed in motor vehicle accidents involving alcohol-impaired drivers accounting for over 30% of all traffic-related accidents. …
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The United States is among the busiest countries in terms of road traffic. Unfortunately, the United States is one of the most likely places to lose a loved one in an accident. There were close to 284 million vehicles running on American roads as of the third quarter of 2021. Unfortunately, the United States is …
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Manufacturers are obligated to ensure that their products are safe and otherwise harmless to the public. Still, injuries resulting from defective products are not uncommon. According to the National Safety Council, in 2021, 11.7 million people were treated in emergency departments for injuries resulting from a defective product. Surprisingly, most of these injuries involve everyday …
According to a John Hopkins study, 10 percent of all U.S. deaths are due to medical error. The study has also shown that medical error is the third highest cause of death in the U.S. Over 250,000 deaths per year are due to medical error. The highest number of medical malpractice claims related to hospital …
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Truck accidents often result in serious injuries, huge medical bills, missed work time, and emotional trauma that stays with you for years to come. If you have been in a truck accident that you did not cause, you have the right to seek compensation for all the damages suffered. The amounts and types of damages …
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Slip and fall accidents are more dangerous than most of us think. Each year, over 800,000 people are hospitalized because of a fall injury. These accidents can occur anywhere- a family member’s or friend’s property, commercial premises, or land owned by the government. If a fall happens due to unsafe conditions on someone else’s property, …
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A car accident can result in aggravation and expense if you neglect these steps Car accidents can leave you shocked, hurt, confused, and overwhelmed. Things get even more complicated when there are other parties involved. You may not know what to do immediately after the accident occurs. Do you call your family, police, your insurance …
