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5 Tips for Preventing Pedestrian Accidents
One of the last things a pedestrian expects when walking down the street is to be involved in a car accident. Pedestrian accidents with vehicles may appear to be uncommon, but they occur frequently on city streets. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported over 7,000 pedestrian deaths and 50,000 pedestrian injuries just in 2021.
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Determining Who Is At Fault In Slip And Fall Accidents
By definition, slip and fall accidents refer to a personal injury claim filed when a person is injured due to slipping, tripping, and falling onto another person’s property. Slip-and-fall accidents are a form of negligence that falls under the legal concept of “public liability.” As the name suggests, slip and fall accidents state that owners
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What are maritime accidents and Jones Act claims?
Maritime law, also known as admiralty law, is the body of laws that govern commercial activity, navigation, shipping, towage, piracy, and recreational boating on both domestic and international waterways. It includes “navigable” waters such as rivers and canals, whether created naturally or by humans. Its scope of coverage includes contracts relating to maritime operations, such
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The Long-Term Effects of a Brain Injury: Need an Attorney?
Head injuries can be caused by a lot of situations, such as bicycle accidents, auto accidents, boat accidents, truck accidents, and many more accidents. In recent years, it has been recognized that brain injury effects are long-lasting. The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania has done some research that proves that one
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The Dangers of Boating Accidents and Why You Need an Attorney
Boating is considered safer than driving. Ships, ferries, boats, and jet skis may have boating accidents. In a recent year, the US Coast Guard reported over 4000 watercraft accidents, 2613 injuries, and 626 fatalities. Boat owners and operators may cause tragedies by not taking precautions. Common Boating Accidents Boats may burn or run out of
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Why You Should Hire a Personal Injury Attorney After an Auto Accident?
Car accidents happen daily. Some are minor, while others are significant and have serious consequences. The chaos and confusion of a car accident can make it difficult to determine where you were injured. If you have been involved in an auto accident, it is essential to get examined by a medical professional to check whether
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