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Common Injuries After Car Accident
The following are some of the most common injuries suffered by motor vehicle accident victims: Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) Car accidents are a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) , which occur when the brain is damaged by a blow or a piercing injury to the head. Each year, 50,000 people die from TBI, and another 80,000 to 90,000 suffer long-term disability. Spinal cord injuries The impact of a crash and torque on the body can cause long-term disability from s
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What to Do If You’re Hit by a City or County Vehicle in Florida: Part 1
If you’ve been hit by a city garbage truck, a county transit bus, or a maintenance vehicle owned by a government agency in Florida, your situation is not like a typical car crash. Accidents involving government vehicles trigger a unique legal process governed by sovereign immunity and the Florida Tort Claims Act. This guide explains everything: how these cases work, what steps to take immediately, how to file a claim, and why legal representation is often necessary. What Is
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Pedestrian Accidents: Who is Liable?
Since pedestrians and cyclists do not have the same protections as the drivers and passengers in motor vehicles, the injuries that can arise when they are struck by a car, SUV, or truck can be particularly severe. Even a slow-moving vehicle can cause serious injuries or fatality to a pedestrian. Notably, cyclist and pedestrian accident liability can be complex — and there can be more than one party who bears responsibility in these situations. If you were hurt in a collision
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Multi-car accidents: Who’s at fault?
In most car accidents involving two vehicles, the car behind is often held liable on the basis of not keeping a safe braking distance. However, when it comes to accidents involving multiple cars, things can get complicated. Here are 3 common scenarios: Scenario A: Scenario A: In this case, Car B, C, and D all failed to keep a safe braking distance and were unable to stop in time. They are all liable for the cars they rear-ended each. Only Car A is not at fault. Scenario B: S
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Liability for Parking Lot Accident in Florida
Parking lots are among the busiest locations for vehicles in many cities, aside from interstates. Whether at a concert, a football game, or simply at the supermarket or movie theater, parking lots can be accident hotspots. While some parking lot collisions are fender-benders, others can be severe incidents leading to life-altering injuries. Don’t know who is at fault in a parking lot accident? Accident in a Parking Lot Parking Lot Accident Laws What laws govern who is at fa
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What to do in a fender bender
It’s safe to say that no driver looks forward to hearing the shocking “crunch” of a fender bender. Given how common these accidents can be, it can be helpful to understand what to do in a fender bender accident. What is a fender bender? A fender bender is an informal term referring to a type of minor accident involving one or more cars and (often minimal) damage to the front or back of the vehicle. Minor-car-accident-fender-bender What to do after a fender bender accident I
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