It is probably no surprise that the “Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report®” listed Dallas, TX as one of the worst cities to drive in citing that a driver is 35.6% more likely to suffer a collision than the national average. Allstate found that smaller cities are much better as far as the likelihood of a...
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On December 12th, nbcnews.com reported the following story: A man tried to drive around a railroad crossing bar in Virginia and was struck by an Amtrak train barreling at almost 80 mph on Thursday morning, authorities said. The man was flown to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Virginia State Police said that alcohol was...
Few things can put a person in a bad mood as quickly as an auto accident. Having an accident in a vehicle that is not yours adds to the unpleasantness. If that vehicle happens to be a rental car, your troubles are increased all the more. For the most part, the details of handling a...
Being in a car accident can be psychologically and financially taxing, the consequences to your health must also be taken into consideration. If you experience any kind of injury, you need to seek a doctor who specializes in injuries that result from automobile accidents. Aside from the complications that can arise from waiting, prompt documentation...
“Negligence is the rust of the soul, that corrodes through all her best resolves.” – Owen Feltham, English Writer In many personal injury cases, especially automobile accidents, the victim who has suffered an injury relies on a legal concept – negligence – to establish another person’s fault for the elemental accident. What is Duty of...
Catastrophic injuries cause lasting effects, and even if the injured person survives, his or her life is likely to be changed forever. Catastrophic injuries affect the family members of the injured, as well, especially if the injured person was the primary breadwinner in the home. Surviving family members often wind up being caregivers to the...
In August of last year, a New Jersey case attempted to hold a texter liable for injuries and damages caused by a driver who had just received a text from the texter. Can you be liable for sending a text to a driver? In this specific case, the judge ruled that a person may be...
Taking some simple precautions will help you in avoiding the most common types of car crashes, and these include: When driving, be prepared for the unexpected and have a plan of action in mind. Do not allow passengers to distract you by looking at them while you’re carrying on a conversation. Pay close attention to...