Actions to avoid after an auto accident
When you get hurt in an auto accident, some mistakes can compromise your ability to seek justice. Even when another driver has clear fault, his or her insurance company may attempt to limit your economic recovery.Avoid these errors after a serious auto accident to protect your financial interests.Lack of evidenceAfter an accident, you or...
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Common forms of car accident negligence
Any time we get in our vehicles to go somewhere, we know there is a chance we may be involved in a car accident. Many of these accidents are caused by the negligence of one or more drivers. Negligence refers to breaching the duty you owe to other drivers, passengers, and pedestrians, by failing...
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When drowsy driving results in tragedy
Drowsy driving is a form of impaired driving that is more common than many people might realize. Fatigue reduces a driver’s ability to react quickly enough when driving, lowers awareness of potential hazards on the road and reduces attention, and the drowsier he is, the greater the fatigue factor.According to the National Safety Council...
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That text message can wait if you are behind the wheel
A lot of attention has been given lately to texting and driving. Laws have been passed in Illinois making texting and driving a moving violation, with enhanced penalties for multiple infractions or if the texting motorist causes another person to suffer “great bodily harm, permanent disability or disfigurement.” Moreover, many public safety initiatives have...
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