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20Jun 2021 by Pat Geddie
What Distractions Cause Car Crashes?

What Distractions Cause Car Crashes?

Auto Accident
Did you know that distracted driving kills eight Americans daily? Moreover, a quarter of drivers behind these fatal accidents are young adults between ages 20 and 29. It is important to know some of the leading causes of distracted driving. Read on to learn more and discover how a Beverly Hills car accident attorney can help you seek fair compensation for your injuries. Mobile Phone Usage The mobile phone is one of the leading causes of distracted driving, and the National Safety Council approximates that it causes 26 percent of all car accidents. Its distracting nature is so significant that research reveals that even using a mobile phone hands-free still causes delayed reactions similar to a person with an 0.08% blood alcohol level. Eating or Drinking Eating and drinking while…
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20Jun 2021 by Pat Geddie
Back Injuries from Car Crashes

Back Injuries from Car Crashes

Auto Accident
Car accidents in the United States cause different forms of back injuries, often because the back absorbs significant pressure and force during high-impact accidents. These injuries need immediate medical attention to help improve prognosis and prevent complications. If you needed treatment for a back injury after a crash, a Beverly Hills car accident lawyer could help you seek compensation for your injuries from any negligent parties. Lumbar Spine Injuries Injuries to your back can destabilize your spine. This can limit your mobility, cause inflammation and bruising, and grossly affect your ability to work or perform regular life duties. Upper Back Injuries Car accidents cause a large percentage of upper back injuries each year. These injuries can involve the spinal cord, muscles, joints, or other soft tissue of the back, and…
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20Jun 2021 by Pat Geddie
The Dangers of Speeding

The Dangers of Speeding

Auto Accident
Speeding endangers others on the road, which is clear when you learn that speeding claimed 9,378 lives in 2018 alone. Yes, we live in a busy society where most people live in the fast lane, and everyone seems to be rushing to achieve their goals. But the need to be in a constant hurry should not put others at risk. This is why the government sets speed limits to benefit every motorist. It’s also worth noting that speeding has been involved in a significant amount of all vehicle deaths - in 2018 alone, speeding caused 26% of all traffic deaths. If a speeding driver hurts you, learn how an experienced Beverly Hills car accident lawyer can help you with your car accident case. Speeding Affects Car Crash Severity Speeding can…
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20Jun 2021 by Pat Geddie
More Online Shopping Means More Truck Accidents

More Online Shopping Means More Truck Accidents

Truck Accident
Between our busy lives and the changes we experienced during the pandemic, it has become convenient to buy over half our goods online, reducing human traffic in retail stores and shopping malls. However, this convenience also opens a door for increased trucks on the road because online retailers need trucks to deliver orders. More commercial trucks driving across the country mean an increase in trucking accidents and resulting injuries. Anyone who sustained injuries in a truck crash should learn how a Beverly Hills truck accident lawyer can help you protect your rights. Increased Delivery Trucks Means More Potential Accidents COVID-19 forced millions of Americans to avoid crowded supermarkets and shopping malls. The virus greatly accelerated online transactions to unprecedented proportions. For instance, the overall online spending in May 2020 hit…
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20Jun 2021 by Pat Geddie
What Happens in a Rollover Truck Accident?

What Happens in a Rollover Truck Accident?

Truck Accident
Did you know that truck accidents killed 4,119 Americans in 2019? Moreover, 16% of these preventable deaths were truck occupants, 67% were other car occupants, while 15% were pedestrians, bicyclists, or motorcyclists. Some of these deadly truck accidents involved a truck rolling over. Mostly, rollover truck accidents happen when trucks suddenly turn or change direction. The trucks end up on one side of their trailers following such an accident. These accidents regularly result in chain-reaction crashes that cause many people to suffer injuries. If you sustained injuries in a truck crash, speak with a Beverly Hills truck accident attorney today. Contributing Factors to Rollovers Different factors cause trucks to roll over, including: Aggressive and reckless drivingDistracted drivingSpeedingLow tire pressurePoor braking systems or conditionsPoor loadingFatigued drivers who fall asleep or doze…
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20Jun 2021 by Pat Geddie
Truck Drivers Often Drive Too Fast in the Rain

Truck Drivers Often Drive Too Fast in the Rain

Truck Accident
Often, water mixes with oil on the road when it starts raining, making it slippery and dangerous for driving. This is also only one of the many ways in which rainy conditions can make driving risky for truckers. For instance, it impairs safe driving by minimizing a driver’s visibility, reducing traction, and reducing a driver’s ability to stop. There are many dangers of truck drivers speeding in the rain, and a Beverly Hills truck accident attorney can help protect your rights if you sustain injuries for this reason. Dangers of Speeding in the Rain Some of the primary risks of trucks speeding in the rain include: Reduced Traction - Rain makes even the most stable road conditions slippery. Thus, driving too fast in these conditions means a driver might lose…
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20Jun 2021 by Pat Geddie
Common Injuries to Bus Passengers

Common Injuries to Bus Passengers

Bus Accident
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) estimates that 73 fatal school bus accidents and 13 city bus accidents occurred in 2017. Additionally, data approximates that 63,000 buses get involved in accidents yearly, causing 14,000 non-fatal injuries. Below are some examples of common bus accident injuries that passengers sustain, and why you need a Beverly Hills bus accident lawyer to help you stand up for your rights after crash-related injuries. Common Bus Accident Injuries Bus accident survivors can escape with different types of injuries, such as: Broken Bones - These injuries can range from simple to complicated fractures requiring different degrees of medical care. Some bone fractures can be severe enough to need surgery or cause permanent disabilities. Lacerations - Glass often breaks when buses crash and can seriously cut passengers.…
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20Jun 2021 by Pat Geddie
Dangerous Errors By School Bus Drivers

Dangerous Errors By School Bus Drivers

Bus Accident
Although school buses carry some of the most vulnerable passengers, some drivers still don’t pay special attention to their jobs. Due to such carelessness, 109 people died in 2019. Moreover, stats reveal that approximately 69% of the deaths in school bus-related accidents involved other vehicles’ occupants. Another 17% of the deaths involved pedestrians, 6% were school passengers, and 5% were bus drivers. If you or your child suffered injuries in a school bus crash, you want the help of an experienced Beverly Hills bus accident lawyer when it comes time to seek the compensation you deserve. Distracted Driving Like any type of driver, bus drivers can be dangerously distracted while behind the wheel. Such distractions delay reaction times, often causing them to crash into obstacles they otherwise could have avoided. Distraction…
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20Jun 2021 by Pat Geddie
Motorcycle Crashes Can be Deadly

Motorcycle Crashes Can be Deadly

Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycle crashes killed 5,014 motorcyclists in 2019, only a slight decrease from 5,038 the previous year. Additionally, motorcyclists were approximately 29 times more likely than car passengers to die in an accident per vehicle mile covered. Below we discuss some reasons why these fatalities happen to motorcyclists, and why you call a Beverly Hills wrongful death attorney who can help you and your family. Causes of Motorcycle Crashes The following factors cause motorcycle crashes and deaths, among others: Vehicles Making Left-Hand Turns - Vehicles making left-hand turns threaten motorcyclists who might be in the path of the turning car. These collisions cause a significant number of crashes between motorcycles and cars. Head-On Collisions - Head-on collisions involving motorcycles and other vehicles constitute about half of all motorcyclist deaths, especially since…
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20Jun 2021 by Pat Geddie
What Types of Accidents are Often Fatal?

What Types of Accidents are Often Fatal?

Auto Accident
All traffic accidents have the potential to be fatal, although some carry higher fatality risks than others. Below are four types of road accidents with the highest fatality rates. If you tragically lost a loved one in any type of crash, don’t hesitate to contact a Beverly Hills wrongful death attorney for help. The right lawyer can protect your rights and seek the justice and recovery you deserve following a wrongful death from a crash. 1.    Rollover Crashes Rollover crashes usually involve high-profile vehicles, although smaller ones can also roll over. NHTSA data indicates that 85% of all rollover-related casualties result from single-vehicle accidents, and different factors can lead to these rollovers. For instance, speeding, making sharp turns, driving under the influence, and poor road conditions can cause vehicles to…
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