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Car Fatalities Continue to Rise Despite Improved Safety
Each year, automakers unveil their newest designs, boasting their latest and greatest features. Since the production of the first cars in the United States, car safety has improved significantly. Despite this, the number of car-related deaths continues to rise. In the year 2021, the number of fatalities increased by 10.5% from 2020, the greatest increase…
Insurance Claims for Personal Injury
It can be a frustrating and time-consuming process to file a claim with an insurance company. The involvement of these outside parties only further complicates an already complicated situation. The process of filing a claim can, unfortunately, take a considerable amount of time. In the event that a case cannot be settled out of court,…
Electric Shock Drowning—Knowing the Risks and What to Do
Would you consider stepping into a bathtub with a live hair dryer? Definitely not. But what about jumping into a lake with a boat docked nearby? Most people don’t realize that freshwater lakes can be dangerous locations when it comes to electrocution risk. This summer, it is important to be aware of the risk of…
Who is Liable for Accidents Caused by Truck Tire Blowouts?
Trucks transporting heavy loads come with inherent dangers for the truck driver and other motorists. One of the most dangerous kinds of truck accidents occur when a tire blows out. Even a simple truck tire blowout can turn an otherwise safe semi-truck into an out-of-control nightmare. When a semi-truck collides with another vehicle, the driver…
What to Do if You Have Been in a Las Cruces Motorcycle Accident
In the United States, motorcycle riders suffer significantly more injury accidents per mile traveled than passengers in cars. Keeping this in mind, it’s important to be prepared before you jump on your bike. Motorcycle accidents can be painful, expensive, and challenging to recover from. In the hours, days, and weeks following a crash, many victims…
6 Reasons to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer
The trauma of a personal injury can turn your world upside down. In addition to the injury itself, you’re likely to have medical bills, lost income if you miss work, paperwork to fill out, and the stress of dealing with insurance companies. The process of handling a personal injury claim on your own can be…
How Can New Mexico Motorcycle Accident Victims Lessen Their Chance of Injury?
If you’re a motorcycle rider, then you know that there’s an inherent risk of injury every time you hit the open road. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that motorcyclists are 27 times more likely to die in a crash than car occupants. While there’s no way to completely eliminate the…
