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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) claims there are 1,115 fatal crashes involving heavy trucks every year. Undoubtedly, traveling over the speed limit is one of the major causes of these accidents. Since commercial trucks are so large, the force of impact generated by…
Read MoreAccording to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), nearly 4,000 trucks were involved in fatal crashes in 2014. This is, in part, due to their sheer size and weight. When a semi-truck collides with another vehicle, the force generated by the impact is monstrous….
Read MoreThe vast majority of personal injury cases are settled outside of court through negotiations with insurance companies or opposing parties. A settlement can be reached before a personal injury complaint is ever filed or at any stage of a lawsuit. These are essentially agreements whereby…
Read MoreAs of 2012, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reported that there were nearly 36 million licensed drivers over the age of 65. While driving is excellent for senior mobility, it can also have severe consequences. Fatal crash rates for those over 85, for example,…
Read MoreMost personal injury claims are resolved through negotiated settlement agreements and never make it to a trial. If you have been hurt in an accident due to another party’s negligence and filed a claim with the insurance company, you may be wondering how the settlement…
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