228 articles on "accident"

School Bus Mishaps

School Bus Mishaps by: Paul Hood Buses are a fairly safe mode of transportation. However, they can be very dangerous if they are involved in an accident. Bus accidents often result in serious injuries and even death. Factors that contribute to t...

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Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Leaves Man Seriously Injured

A serious Los Angeles motorcycle accident occurred early in the morning of January 12, 2011 on Sepulveda Boulevard, near Rosecrans Avenue in Manhattan Beach. The motorcyclist, whose name has not yet been released, had just turned left onto Sepulveda ...

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Michigan Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers, Accident Analysis, Dram Shop Law & Prevention

In Michigan, any driver with blood-alcohol absorption (BAC) above.08 percent is considered "per se intoxicated" under the law. Driving under the influence is a serious offense and is the cause of many wrongful deaths in Michigan. The number of car a...

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Types of Truck Accidents

Here are the most common types of truck accidents:Truck Brakes MalfunctionHeavy trucks use air brakes exclusively: Most are drum-like units. Air enters the chamber when the brakes are applied, the push rod moves out turning the slack adjuster which r...

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Examples Of Significant Settlements In Motor Vehicle Accident Claims

One of the most typical variety of injuries suffered by victims of motor vehicle accidents are fractures. Fractures generally occur to the legs, arms, pelvis, ribs, spine and skull. When the force of the accident is sufficient to produce a fracture i...

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How Attorneys Can Rebut A Driver's Untrue Account Of The Accident

Accidents happen. That is also true for accidents involving motor vehicles and pedestrians. Attorneys experienced in handling pedestrian injury lawsuits are adept at appreciating not only the mechanics of the accident, the insurance issues, and the m...

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The Top 10 Things to Know About Transitions

1. The involuntary ones are the hardest. 2. Transitions bring periods of deep introspection. 3. Transitions cause us to question who we are and who we'll be when they're over. 4. All transitions involve a loss. 5. Transitions involve ambiva...

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Elderly Woman Endures Fractures As A Pedestrian And Recovers $300,000

It is simply amazing the way in which individuals can try to absolve themselves of responsibility in cases when they are plainly at fault for having caused an accident. For example, look at one reported matter in which a 71 year old female was the v...

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Your Money, Your Life, or Your Seat Belt

Your Money, Your Life, or Your Seat Belt by: Michael Oliver A seat belt is one of those things in life that just doesn't make sense to about 40,000,000 people in the United States. After all, freedom of choice is the Free World cornerstone ...

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$300,000 Jury Verdict For Victim Severe Hurt In Vehicle Accident

When handling a vehicle accident claim, it can in some cases be necessary to be able to show that the defendant's story is not truthful. Sometimes all an attorney has to do so as to establish this is to show that the defendant lied or told an ac...

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