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When you rent a car, your mind is probably on your vacation or business trip—not on what you’ll do if you have an accident. Fortunately, handling an accident in a rental car is similar in several ways to handling an accident in your own vehicle. Here’s what you need to know to streamline the process and avoid complications. Follow the same steps at the accident scene as you would in any vehicle. Check to see...

The future may be closer than you think if self-driving car manufacturers have their way. These vehicles are making significant headway and may be just what is needed to reduce accidents on the roadway. Reduces Accidents By 90 Percent At last count, only 17 self-driving vehicles on the road were involved in accidents—a record that is only faulted by human error. In almost every instance of an accident with a self-driving car, some form of...

Summer is heating up, and so are the outdoor dangers. Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye and without the proper precautions taken, your summer will start to fizzle before you know it. Heed this advice on how to stay safe with these common summer dangers. Swimming Pools Drowning is one of the leading causes of death by children during the summer. Each year more than 3000 people die as a result of...

Weather can be a major factor in any accident. Rain, sleet, snow, and fog can impair a person’s ability to perform, whether it be driving a car or working on a job site. If you have been involved in an accident where weather was at play, you don’t need to disregard your claims as the other party may have responsibility for your injuries. It is their duty to make sure the area is safe, so...

A woman who was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) and who contracted MRSA due to an improper catheterization related to the arrest recently received a $140,000 settlement from the city, with the help of attorney Richard A. Stoloff. The woman was pulled over by police in 2012 for erratic driving. When she could not provide a breath or urine sample, police transported her to Shore Medical Center to obtain blood and...

Those who injure themselves at a private residence may feel that suing the owner of a private property may seem difficult. They often wonder whether or not they have a case. In most situations, if a person is injured on a private residence, a lawsuit can be filed against a homeowner’s insurance policy as the policy will often have an amount allocated for such events. However, it can also be possible to sue a homeowner...

On the surface, all car accidents seem the same. The accident happens, law enforcement is called, insurance information is exchanged and the claims process begins. However, not all car accidents are equal. The difference between fault and no-fault accidents could make all the difference when filing a lawsuit. An at-fault accident means that an insurance company will pay up to the amount of each person’s liability in a car accident. That is to say, the...

After an auto accident has occurred and the insurance claims have been filed, it’s not uncommon for a person to receive their settlement letter and wonder why the amount of the settlement is so low. Insurance companies are rarely transparent when it comes to how they pay out settlements. While there is no exact formula that is used to calculate an auto accident settlement, many insurance companies use computer software. This software is a simple...

An accident of any kind can be a very stressful situation. There are many arrangements to make with the other people involved, and even insurance claims that need to be filed. In the midst of this chaotic process, it can be easy to overlook legal counsel. Many people believe that if they’re still receiving medical attention, they are not eligible for the assistance of a lawyer, but this is not true. The best time to...

Having a baby can be life changing, and it can also bring about challenges you most likely never had to face before. One of these challenges is babyproofing your home, which may be harder than it sounds. A perfectly babyproofed house should eliminate every single possibility for the child to get into trouble or get injured, which isn’t easy if it’s your first time. By following these tips, it may make your babyproofing of the...