Dogs can be great members of the family. However, they are still animals and can bite or attack humans or other animals. In many cases, these attacks can lead to severe injuries and pain and suffering. If you would like to know more about dog bites and attacks, keep reading. What Constitutes a Dog Attack or Bite? Typically, a dog bite refers to any bruising…
Read More »After being in an accident, you may feel overwhelmed and confused about what to do next. Knowing the right steps can help you protect your rights and recover damages. Here are five important things you should present to your lawyer after an accident to ensure the best possible outcome. 1. Evidence From the Accident Scene At the crash scene, get the other driver’s name, phone…
Read More »Pennsylvanians love their bikes. In fact, Philadelphia tops the list of America’s 10 largest cities in its percentage of bicycle commuters, with a 2.1 percent share of the city’s traffic modes. Unfortunately, more bicyclists can mean more bicycle-related injuries, including accident injuries caused by other parties. If you’ve suffered an injury from a bicycle accident and you believe someone else should pay for your financial losses, you…
Read More »Determining who is at fault for a car accident is more complicated than you think. Even a crash that seems fairly cut and dry could be more complicated in terms of which driver caused the collision. This is why it is recommended that you avoid making any comments about fault or guilt at the scene of the accident. Every state carries its own laws regarding…
Read More »All brakes use hydraulics to make them work. Virtually all current vehicles use disc brakes on all four wheels and have a master cylinder distributing the hydraulic fluid and pressure to the individual brake pads. When your brake fluid leaks, you lose braking power. Reduced or a complete loss of braking power will likely cause a car accident. There are many ways in which leaking…
Read More »You are required to file an insurance claim after a car accident. A police report could be a big help in filing your claim and holding a liable party responsible for causing the accident. When another driver causes an accident, the police report often will reflect that. You can obtain a copy of a police report usually within a few days to a couple of…
Read More »Many workers use their personal vehicles to deliver food to customers. Pizza delivery and drivers for Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub, and other popular food delivery services help put food on your table without you leaving your home. However, food delivery can be dangerous, especially when driving in peak city traffic. Car accidents can cause fatalities and catastrophic injuries that permanently disable accident survivors. Unfortunately, motorists…
Read More »While most people know that owning or leasing a vehicle entails regular maintenance, many neglect to take care of their tires. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that as many as 11,000 tire-related auto accidents happen yearly. Many of these car accidents are caused by people not checking their tire pressure, treads, or not rotating tires. Defective tires also cause some of these accidents.…
Read More »A car accident could seriously exacerbate a pre-existing health condition. This is true for medical conditions involving the back and spine, which are highly vulnerable. Scoliosis is one of these conditions, affecting an estimated 6 to 9 million people in the United States. People with scoliosis have an irregular curvature of the spine and may have chronic back pain and other symptoms that may worsen…
Read More »Over 30,000 people die each year in car accidents in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were more than 38,000 accident fatalities in 2020 and more than 36,000 fatalities in 2019. Out of all the car accident fatalities in 2020, 45 percent were due to risky driving behaviors. These behaviors were speeding, failure to wear a seat belt,…
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