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Following an auto accident, insurance companies may use the information from electronic data recorders as evidence for the denial of claims. EDRs record vehicle and occupant details in the seconds before, during, and after auto accidents. In a crash, the data from...
While the number of fatalities for passengers and drivers of cars and light trucks has been falling since 1999, the number of deaths associated with motorcycle crashes has more than doubled. More than 80% of reported motorcycle accidents result in injury or death...
If you are an older adult and you worry about your safety on the road or you have concerns about a loved one, it is very important to review statistics on older adults and the consequences of motor vehicle accidents. Even if you do not drive, riding in a vehicle,...
Although an attorney makes a case much easier for an accident victim, the victim can choose to handle the case without an attorney. The victim will need to know how to get a copy of the police report, order video surveillance footage, and file his or her own...
If the at-fault driver does not own the vehicle that he or she crashed, the owner can be held responsible for the damages that occur. Liability might attach to the owner if the driver was the owner’s agent at the time of the crash or the owner negligently entrusted...
Dash cameras are quickly becoming a popular add on to vehicles. You may even have one in your own car. These cameras can capture everything that occurs as you drive, which can be a huge benefit if you find yourself in an accident. How Stuff Works explains that...
Cell phone records, video footage, photography, and law enforcement or witness testimonies can help prove that a driver was distracted at the time of an accident. Claims against distracted drivers can be successful if victims offer evidence that the negligent driver...
More than 14,000 Americans are injured and 200 are killed each year while riding snowmobiles during the winter months. Beware of Snowmobile Dangers Snowmobiles create fun-filled outdoor activities, as well as reliable transportation in areas with cold winter climates...
It is not uncommon to come across an aggressive driver while navigating Chicago roadways. In fact, at least 80% of American motorists confess that they have, at some point within the last year, felt significant anger while driving, according to AAA. Dangerous driving...
National traffic reports for 2019 show a drop in fatal car crashes compared to 2018 in nine out of 10 regions in the country. Traffic Fatalities Drop in 2019 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the Department of Transportation (DOT),...