Most drivers are aware of how common rear-end accidents are and have likely had several close calls themselves. For those looking to increase their own safety or gather necessary information for filing an accident claim, the question arises as to what causes most rear-end accidents.
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Vehicle collisions can occur almost anywhere, including driveways and parking lots. Of course, roadways are where the greater number of vehicle-related deaths and serious injuries take place.
You can drive more defensively when you maintain awareness of where most crashes happen. Wherever a crash occurs, if another driver’s negligence...
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Birth injuries could cause serious health problems, lifelong disabilities, or long-term care needs. Substandard care by a hospital or a birthing center’s staff could lead to life-altering consequences.
If you believe healthcare professionals failed to meet their required standard of care, you may have sufficient cause to pursue a...
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Accidents can happen anytime, anywhere. If you sustain injuries in an accident caused by someone else, you may wonder if and when to hire a personal injury lawyer. It is usually best to contact a reputable personal injury firm immediately to request a case review.
Concussions are a common form of brain injury in the United States. As many as 3 million people have been diagnosed with a concussion from participating in sports or recreational activities, and with half of all concussions going unreported or undetected, that is probably a conservative estimate. Concussion symptoms can make...
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When a family member becomes a resident of a nursing home, you trust the facility staff to treat your loved one with the utmost respect. When it seems like your loved one is not receiving the care they need, though, you need to know what to do if you suspect nursing home...
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Although you could lose your job while you’re on workers’ comp leave, your employer cannot fire you solely because you filed a workers’ compensation benefits claim. This is called retaliation, and it's illegal.
It’s not unusual to have concerns about losing a job after filing a workers’ comp...
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Car accidents happen daily, injuring around 3 million people every year in the U.S. and causing thousands of fatalities. How long after a car accident can you claim injury? The statute of limitations differs depending on the state where the accident happened, and you must adhere to the laws in that...
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Access to a company car can be a great perk, but it also comes with added responsibility. If you get in an accident while driving your company vehicle, you may worry about who will pay the bills and whether you might lose your job because of it. Can you get fired for...
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A misdiagnosis has the potential to be one of the most harmful examples of medical malpractice as it can result in the patient receiving the wrong treatment and medication, leaving the original condition untreated, or causing new issues entirely. The negative impact of a misdiagnosis might not even be apparent until much...
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