How Duty of Care affects Negligence Claims
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How a Maritime Products Liability Lawyer Can Help with Injuries Caused by Unsafe or Defective Products
Maritime product liability lawyers have experience seeking compensation on behalf of injured maritime workers for all kinds of defective products. Common recoverable damages include pain and suffering, lost wages, medical bills, and disability.
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It’s National Impaired Driving Prevention Month – Let’s Talk about Impaired Driving Accidents
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What to Know If you Were Injured in a Broadside Collision
It can take months or years to recover from injuries sustained in a broadside accident; some are faced with a permanent disability or die as a result of their injuries. Many of these accident victims end up with huge medical bills, extended pain and suffering, emotional distress, and lost wages while they recover. Lost earning capacity applies in cases that result in disability or loss of life. If you or a loved one was injured in a broadside collision because of the negligence of another driver, you deserve to be compensated for your losses. Call a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your legal rights.
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E-Bike Battery Explosions on the Rise
While electric bike batteries are generally very safe, there is a small risk of e-bike batteries exploding and catching fire. If you or a loved one was injured because of a defective e-bike battery that exploded or caught fire, you have the right to seek compensation for your losses. A personal injury lawyer with experience in product liability law is best suited for this work.
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How Windy Weather Increases the Risk of Car Accidents
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Deadly DUI Crashes and Arrests Up in the Puget Sound, Matching Nationwide Trend
Study Shows End of Daylight Saving Time Causes 16% Increase in Deer-Vehicle Collisions
A car accident involving a deer, elk or moose can be traumatizing and cause extreme personal injury and damage to your vehicle. In some cases, it is even responsible for a fatality. Clearly, the deer cannot be sued but occasionally another party is responsible for the collision and could be sued for damages. Contact a car accident lawyer if you believe that another party may have been responsible for your deer-vehicle collision.
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It’s Drowsy Driving Prevention Week – Reduce Drowsy Driving Accidents
The National Sleep Foundation launched Drowsy Driving Prevention Week® 15 years ago to encourage drivers to prioritize sleep and to only drive when they are alert and refreshed. This year, the organization’s goal is to “…help people get the sleep they need and reduce the number of drivers who choose to drive while sleep deprived.” This is an important safety message because if everyone drove alert, thousands of drowsy driving accidents – and resulting injuries and fatalities – could be prevented each year.
Risk of Engine Fires Prompts Kia Recall
There are a variety of reasons that engines catch fire, including car accidents, problems with a vehicle’s electrical wiring or fuel system, and overheating due to poor maintenance. When problems with vehicle parts cause increased risk of accidents or injuries, it’s important to know whether a manufacturing error was at play. When it comes to manufacturing errors that cause defective or dangerous parts, manufacturers are obligated to recall all affected vehicles in a timely manner and cover the cost to repair or replace the defective part. If they fail to do so, they may be liable for any accidents and injuries that are caused as a result of their negligence.