Backover Accidents

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A study shows that every year, nearly 292 people die and 18,000 get injured in backover accidents. It is has been noticed that 30% of the backover accident victims are children below the age of 5 and adults above the age of 70. The reason for this may likely be that elderly individuals cannot move …

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Updated: January 30, 2019

Establishing Liability in 3 Common Car Accident Scenarios

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Sometimes it may be difficult to decide who is responsible for a car accident. Car accidents can take place in various circumstances. Sometimes it may be difficult to decide who is responsible for the accident. Consequently, getting a personal injury settlement may prove to be challenging. It is usually in your best interest to seek …

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Updated: October 14, 2022

Head Injuries from Car Accident

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The symptoms of a head injury vary according to the severity, and may develop immediately or gradually. Head injuries are categorized as open or closed. A closed head injury occurs when the head receives a hard impact by an object, however, the skull is not broken. On the other hand, an open head injury occurs …

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Updated: June 17, 2018

Nighttime Car Accidents: Causes and Prevention

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Even though there is 60% less traffic at night, over 40% of the fatal car accidents take place at night. Statistics show that there is three times greater risk of a fatal collision at night. Even though there is 60% less traffic at night, over 40% of the fatal car accidents take place at night. …

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Updated: August 23, 2019

Brachial Plexus Injury From Car Accident

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A brachial plexus injury refers to an injury that occurs to the network of nerves connected to the spinal cord that sends signals to the shoulder, arm, and hand. When a person suffers a brachial plexus injury in a St. Louis car accident, they may experience weakness in the arm, lack of muscle control, slow …

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Updated: October 28, 2024

Passing in a “No Passing” Zone

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Failure to abide by “no passing” signs can result in heavy fines and penalties or, even worse, in serious injuries or death. Safe driving can mean the difference between life and death. It is therefore important that when we are driving to work, home, or to any other destination, we exercise great caution. Unfortunately, each …

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Updated: November 11, 2024