Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Milwaukee Motorcycle Accident: Wisconsin Lawyer ...
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Saturday, October 2, 2010
Lawyers With Clinical Experience in Texas
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Thursday, September 9, 2010
Ottawa Personal Injury Lawyer | Ottawa Car Accident Lawyer
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Thursday, September 2, 2010
Motorcycle Accident Facts
Motorcycle accidents, as any personal injury attorney will tell you, are usually deadlier than car accidents. Whereas a car can help shield a motorist from injuries, the only protection a motorcycle rider really only has a safety helmet - if he or she is in fact wearing one - to prevent serious injury.
In my personal injury law practice in Seattle, Washington, I see my share of tragedy that comes as a result of riding the roads on two wheels instead of four. I would like to share some somber statistics on motorcycle accidents and caution bikers to be extra cautious when traveling.
• The number of accidents increases regularly year-to-year in the U.S.
• Motorcycle deaths are 30 times as great as for those who drive automobiles
• Riders under 40 are 36 more times as likely to be in an accident fatality than other drivers who are the same age
• Motorcycle riders over 40 are around 20 times more likely to be in an accident fatality than other drivers who are the same age
• Motorcycle fatalities make up about 5 percent of all highway deaths, but motorcycles represent only 2 percent of all registered vehicles in the U.S.
• Approximately 80 percent of motorcycle accidents result in personal injury or death. Car accidents? Only 20 percent.
• Most motorcycle accidents are caused by the simple fact that other vehicles fail to see them
• Weather is not a factor in 98% of motorcycle accidents
• 92% of motorcycle users involved in accidents have no safety or riding training; instead they learned on their own or from friends. Motorcycle rider safety training has been shown to significantly reduce personal injury and wrongful death in traffic mishaps.
• The typical motorcycle accident allows the operator only 2 seconds to take action to avoid a harmful collision
• In 73% of all motorcycle accidents, the rider is not using any eye protection (safety goggles, for example) and diminished vision resulting from wind delays critical reaction time to danger
• The use of a safety helmet did not cause any significant failure to hear traffic noises or create a limited field of vision that contributed to a motorcycle accident
• Riders and passengers using helmets suffered significantly lower head and neck injuries.
These statistics clearly show that motorcycle usage can be significantly more dangerous than driving a car. They also clearly show that taking the right safety steps, such as wearing a helmet, having eye protection and getting some professional motorcycle safety training, can help bikers travel much more safely.
If you or someone you know regularly travels by motorcycle, I urge you to share these facts with them and possibly save them from a motorcycle accident that could result in personal injury or even wrongful death.
For more free "Straight Talk Law" information, please visit my website at http://www.straighttalklaw.com, where you can order free books on Washington auto accidents, auto insurance, and other valuable legal information, offered as a public service by myself.
Friday, August 27, 2010
What to Do If You Think You Have an Accident Claim
If you have been injured whilst out and about, in the work place or as a result of a road traffic accident then you might be entitled to claim compensation from the party responsible for causing your injury. Accidents can result in long term injuries that can have an effect on your entire life, forcing you to refit your car and home, potentially even move home and possibly leave you unable to work temporarily or permanently.
All of these are clearly costly and you may have no way to pay for them. On top of that, whoever is responsible for the accident is also responsible for all these extra costs you're now burdened with. This is the reason that accident claims exist.
If you believe you are entitled to claim accident compensation from somebody then the first thing to do is visit a professional on the subject. Many of them will listen to you and determine if you have a claim for free. You shouldn't delay though, as there is a time limit on how long after an accident you are able to claim. When that limit is over, you will find it much more difficult if not impossible to make a claim against the responsible party.
Once you have been informed that you may well have a claim and have somebody to represent you, you'll need to gather as much information about the accident as you can, including any medical notes. This is useful for two reasons. It helps to establish how much compensation you should be entitled to receive and can be used to put together a court case if the claim ends up going that far.
Most accident claims will not end up in court though, and will instead be settled by each sides representatives negotiating with each other. An agreement will be made that both sides believe is fair compensation, heavily based on previous cases, and the long and expensive court proceedings are avoided. This means that compensation is acquired much faster, and that benefits the victim of the accident a lot.
So, the most important thing to do if you are involved in an accident is to remember that there are professionals who can help you and that you should contact them promptly.
This article was written by Thom Sanders on behalf of Claims For You, who offer accident claims and accident compensation.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Depositions - Four Rules Of Answering Questions
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Friday, August 6, 2010
San Diego Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
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