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What Happens if You Are Involved in an Auto Accident With Police?

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Being hit by a public servant can significantly complicate a personal injury case, affecting everything from liability determinations to damage calculations. This FAQ guide explores how accidents involving government employees...
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Senate Bill 98: Fighting Distracted Driving in Louisiana

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Louisiana faces a significant problem with distracted driving, which has led to alarming rates of fatalities and injuries. According to Louisiana's Highway Safety Commission, in 2021 alone, 23,089 people suffered serious...
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How To Make Night Driving Safer

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Whether you work the night shift, are going out for the evening, or have errands to run after the kids go to bed, driving at night comes with an increased risk of...
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How Do You Avoid Teen Driver Crashes?

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Teen drivers are almost three times more likely to get in a crash than other drivers, making them a higher risk on the road. They’re also more likely to die in a car...
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School District Liability in Bus Accidents

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School districts have a responsibility to provide safe transportation and to ensure that district vehicles carrying students are in good working condition. The law recognizes that schools have a duty...
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Automobile Deaths – Most Dangerous States

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What Are the Most Dangerous States for Automobile Deaths? Accidents happen everywhere in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 6,102,936 police-reported crashes...
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How Is Liability Determined in a Bicycle Accident With a Vehicle?

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Bicycle accidents can cause severe and catastrophic injuries or even result in fatalities. Given how vulnerable bicyclists are due to the lack of protection vehicle owners enjoy, it’s understandable for...
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What Percentage of Spinal Cord Injuries Are Caused By Car Accidents?

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Automobile and motorcycle accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries in the United States, accounting for nearly 50 percent of new spinal cord injuries each year. Spinal cord...
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Number of Automobile Accidents in the USA?

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More than 6 million car accidents occur each year across the United States. One automobile accident happens every five seconds, resulting in 2.5 million injuries at a cost of approximately...
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Cyclist & Automobile Collisions

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Bicyclists and vehicle drivers must share the road so everyone can safely reach their destinations. Unfortunately, collisions between cyclists and automobiles are common and can be incredibly dangerous, especially for...