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Archive for the ‘Accidents and Injuries’ Category

Teenage Drivers, Car Accidents, Parental Responsibility

Laws and legal information concerning teenage drivers, learners permits and parental responsibility and liability.

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Whiplash Injury - Accidents, Advice, Compensation

If you have suffered a whiplash injury, this detailed guide will help you protect your health and your legal rights. Covers auto accidents, worker’s compensation, and other whiplash injury sources.

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Auto Accident Laws Regarding Children

Laws about children involved in automobile accidents, time limits and statutes of limitations, injuries, insurance, filing a case, damages and awards, what you need to know and do if your child is involved in a car crash.

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Motorcycle Accidents & Injuries Help Guide

Guide book explaining what to do if you’ve had a motorcycle accident, explaining what you need and whether you may have a case for personal injuries suffered as a result of a motorcycle accident.

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Birth Injury Basics & Medical Malpractice Lawsuits

Birth injuries are the result of complications during labor and the delivery of an infant, which can cause anything from mild bruising up to and including brain damage, permanent disabilities, lifelong health problems and even wrongful death. When these injuries are the result of negligence by doctors and medical personnel, medical malpractice lawsuits are frequently filed. This article will explain more about birth injuries and when the legal system is an appropriate monetary remedy.

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DUI DWI: What Happens if Stopped by a Cop

What do you do if you’re stopped under suspicion of DUI or DWI? What happens? What should you expect? How should you react? This article, the second in a three part series, will explain what you can expect if you’re stopped by a police officer under suspicion of drinking and driving, how you should act, and the consequences of taking or refusing a sobriety test.

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DUI DWI Drinking and Driving Information

The terms “driving under the influence” (DUI) and “driving while impaired” (DWI) describe the criminal act of operating an automobile while one’s ability is impaired by the effects of alcohol, illegal drugs, prescription medicine or other substance. DUI and DWI are illegal in all 50 states, with each state enacting its own set of DUI/DWI drinking and driving laws.

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Commercial Truck Accident Law

This article will help you understand how to manage your case and potential lawsuit if you have been involved in a commercial truck accident. Below you’ll find a list of the most common causes of commercial truck accidents, an insight into Federal and state laws, gathering evidence to make your case as an injured passenger or provide for a good defense if you’re a defendant truck driver, understanding the utility of expert witnesses and a general appreciation for compensation for damages due to injury.

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Brain Injury Law and Facts

This item was filed under [ Accidents and Injuries, Brain, Head, Spinal Injury ]

Every year over a half million brain injuries occur. This article will help you understand the causes and symptoms of brain injury, treatment, statistics, and what you can do to protect your legal rights and collect money damages in the event you wrongfully suffer a brain injury.

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Dog Bite Statistics and Law

This item was filed under [ Accidents and Injuries, Dog Bites, Pet Liability ]

Dogs that bite can leave a victim with painful and lifelong injuries. Some of these injuries include the loss of fingers, skin wounds that lead to infections, scarring and facial disfigurations up to and including the loss of life. Owners are liable for their dogs and should be held responsible when their animal attacks.

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