Child Passenger Accidents The National Traffic Highway & Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends replacing child car seats after accidents to ensure continued safety for child passengers. Car seats come with special locking mechanisms in their seat belts that are designed to safely restrain infants and children. However, when the safety mechanism has been stressed, the mechanism […]
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Accidents Involving Large Animals
You’re calmly driving down a two-way road, enjoying the beautiful scenery ahead of you. Suddenly and unexpectedly, you come in contact with a large animal in the road. You try to avoid hitting the animal, but due to the speed and proximity, impact is unavoidable. Accidents involving large animals in the road, may have you […]
Accident Liability
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Proving Fault After An Accident Imagine that you have just been involved in an accident. You contact the other parties insurance to report the accident; however, the claims representative informs you that they must prove liability before liability can be accepted. But, how can you prove accident liability if you were hit by the other […]
Remedies Available for Passengers Involved in Car Accidents
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When involved in an accident, both driver and passengers can be affected. About 2.6 million passengers suffer injuries in traffic accidents annually, causing damages such as medical bills, loss wages and compensation for pain and suffering. Since occupants involved in car accidents are not to blame, there are remedies available for passengers involved in car […]
Traumatic Brain Injury
What is Traumatic Brain Injury? A traumatic brain injury (TBI) results when a sudden blow or jolt to the head is sustained and disrupts the function of the brain and body. Due to the impact, it causes a person to struggle with cognitive, physical impairment, psychological, and sometimes even death. The leading causes of […]
Understanding your Vehicle Insurance Coverage
Let’s face it, who doesn’t want to pay cheaper insurance premiums? The truth is that insurance coverage is not “one size fits all” and you must customize your policy based on your specific needs. It is very important that you are very honest in your application when purchasing insurance. If the insurance company finds out […]
Steps to Take after a Dog Bite
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What to Do after a Dog Bite You’re taking your daily run around your neighborhood. Have you considered what steps to take after a dog bite incident? Who would you call? What type of information would you gather? These are great questions to consider if you or a loved one were to become victims […]
Common Workplace Accidents
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Occupational Statistics Physical, mental, or occupational diseases are common workplace injuries that affect many workers in the United State every day. Workplace accidents may occur off or on the company’s premises and can also include negligence caused by a third party’s actions or recklessness. The Bureau of Labor Statistics for the US Department of Labor […]
How to Avoid Electric Shock
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Electric Shock Overview An electric shock is a dangerous and sometimes painful energy flow that travels through the body. What’s really unsafe is the current type, how high the voltage may be, and how the current travels through the body. Exposure to electric energy can feel like a sharp jolt or vibration, which can lead […]
Medical Malpractice in the State of Washington
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Medical Malpractice in the State of Washington Each year, thousands of medical errors are made in the state of Washington. When a doctor or healthcare professional fails to provide the standard care to a patient, causing injury or death, it is considered an act of medical malpractice. The standard of care refers to the general […]