The traffic accident statistics for 2016 were just released, and they are dismal: According to the report, 40,200 people died in auto accidents in 2016 alone, making 2016 the first year—since 2007—to see more than 40,000 people die in auto accidents, and making the recent two-year increase (14 percent) the largest in more than half […]

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After being on the decline over the last forty years, in 2015, highway fatalities due to auto accidents were recorded at their largest annual percentage increase in over 50 years. And the numbers for 2016—thus far—are even worse: fatalities jumped more than 10 percent in the first six months alone. What’s causing this crisis on […]

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On October 26th, the New York Times featured an article on how used cars are falling through the cracks when it comes to recall safeguards, placing many drivers in danger each year. Although consumers may believe that the Takata airbag disaster is over and done with, in fact, it claimed another life recently. Cars that […]

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According to recently-released statistics, every year, 40,000 Americans die in auto accidents and only nine percent of the cars out there on the road have properly inflated tires. In fact, under inflated tires are significantly contributing to dangerous accidents. Because many of these accidents involve teens or inexperienced drivers, a campaign launched by state departments—“Beyond […]

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By now, most everyone has heard that driverless, automated cars have made their way onto our roads; specifically, most have heard about the numerous accidents in which several of them have been involved, some of them serious crashes that have resulted in fatalities. Our agencies and states appear to be moving forward, paving the way […]

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Over the summer, the explosive hit game Pokemon Go was introduced as a mobile app. Millions of people downloaded the app, which became more popular than many social media giants in the first few weeks. The game is loved by both young children who are just being introduced to the Pokemon franchise, as well as […]

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If you are injured in a car accident, the law in Florida allows you up to four years to file a claim for personal injury to recover for your medical bills and other related losses. While it is always advisable to discuss your rights with an attorney well before the four year time limit, timing […]

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Auto accidents have the potential to cause serious personal injuries, however, the prognosis of victims can often be improved if emergency personnel are called to the scene in a timely manner and emergency trauma care is administered to badly injured individuals. When a driver decides to leave the scene of an accident, they can significantly […]

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Truck accidents can be extremely dangerous and caused injury to approximately 95,000 people and resulted in nearly 4,000 deaths in the U.S. in 2013 alone. A large number of commercial truck accidents happen due to a negligent act or omission on the past of the truck driver. Following such a collision, a truck driver may […]

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Almost everyone is a pedestrian at some point on a daily basis. Even if you only walk from your parking space to a store or your workplace, you are still walking in the vicinity of motor vehicles and traffic and are at risk of serious collisions and injuries. Fortunately, a personal injury attorney in Boca […]

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