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Underride Truck Accident Causes and Injuries
Underride account for about 1 in 4 truck accident deaths that occur each year in the U.S. and, as a result, are among the deadliest type of truck accidents that can occur. While any type of truck accident that involves a passenger vehicle can have devastating outcomes, underride truck accidents are among the most serious and highlight fatal types of tru …
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Personal Injury Lawsuits for Disfigurement and Scarring (Part 2)
Some of the most common causes of disfigurement and scarring include traffic accidents, falls, falling objects and animal attacks. Picking up from Personal Injury Lawsuits for Disfigurement and Scarring (Part 1), the following is some further information regarding disfigurement and scarring injuries. While Part 1 of this blog discussed the effects of th …
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Illinois Cellphone Laws for Drivers
Illinois cellphone laws for drivers restrict the use of hand-held cellphones when driving in construction zones and for certain drivers, like school bus drivers. Distracted driving is one of the main factors related to driver errors that can cause serious car accidents. With the growing popularity of cellphones, GPS systems and other mobile de …
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Illinois Teen Driving Laws and Teen Accident Statistics (Part 2)
These teen accident statistics can elucidate how factors like driver distraction are far more likely to end in fatal accidents with teen drivers. Continuing from Illinois Teen Driving Laws and Teen Accident Statistics (Part 1), here is some additional important information regarding teen drivers and teen accident statistics. These statistics, which have …
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Illinois Teen Driving Laws and Teen Accident Statistics (Part 1)
The primary reason for having driving restrictions on teen drivers is that car accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the U.S. Many states, including Illinois, have adopted restrictions for teen drivers in order to try to ensure that teen drivers have as much training and supervision as possible to minimize the risk of serious car acc …
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Distracted Driving Facts and Statistics (Part 2)
Distracted driving plays a prominent role in causing serious car accidents, particularly among drivers who are between 18 and 20 years old. As a continuation of Distracted Driving Facts and Statistics (Part 1), here are some additional compelling facts and statistics related to distracted driving. While Part 1 of this blog focused primarily on the natur …
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Distracted Driving Facts and Statistics (Part 1)
Distracted driving is a great concern for many, who are educate the public about putting down electronic devices when driving to minimize the risk of serious car accidents. In the modern age, many people rely on their cellphones, tablets, GPS systems and other electronic devices to not only stay in contact with others but also to stay up-to-date with wh …
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Vehicle Equipment Failures and Car Accidents
When car accidents are caused by vehicle equipment failures, injured parties can secure compensation for their injuries and losses from a vehicle equipment manufacturer. Although the leading cause of car accidents in the U.S. is some form of driver error (e.g., driver intoxication, driver distraction, driver fatigue, etc.), motor vehicle collisions can …
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Chicago Police Detain Suspect in Hit-and-Run Car Accident
A man who is facing criminal charges of hit-and-run may also be facing a car accident lawsuit on behalf of an 8-year-old girl seriously injured in the incident. A 36-year-old is currently in custody on a $75,000 bond after allegedly hitting an 8-year-old girl with his Geo Prism and then leaving the scene of the accident. The man, who is facing felony cr …
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Study Focuses on Drivers’ Mental Workload and Distracted Driving (Part 2)
Researchers recommend that car makers limit drivers’ ability to use voice-activated technologies to minimize driver distraction and reduce the risk of distracted driver car accidents. As a continuation of Study Focuses on Drivers’ Mental Workload and Distracted Driving (Part 1), which focused on the findings of ground-breaking research into how driv …