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Find Out Why Fall in Supermarket Spill Resulted in $1.6 Million Award

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Find Out Why Fall in Supermarket

If you think that slip-and-fall accidents aren’t serious matters, you couldn’t be more mistaken. The truth of the matter is that slip-and-fall accidents are the top cause of all injuries in the U.S., and often have serious consequences. A good example of the severity of such instances is last year’s verdict in Portland, Oregon of … Read more

The 7 Most Common Causes of Large Truck Accidents

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The 7 Most Common Causes of Large Truck Accidents

Data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) tells us that for the last couple of years, about 420,000 crashes involving large trucks were reported annually by police. With more than 15 million large trucks each year transporting the majority of U.S. freight, it’s pretty easy to understand that accidents are likely. But what … Read more

Find Out Why Trucking Company Settled With Family For $11 Million

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Why Trucking Company Settled

A trucking company has agreed to pay a family $11 million after a loved one was killed by one of the company’s drivers, who was also high on drugs at the time of the incident.

In this issue, we’ll talk about what happened.

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Teens Think Driving High Is OK

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Teens Think Driving High Is OK

An incredibly disturbing study has found that a third of teens believe that smoking marijuana and driving is perfectly legal. In fact, many said the combination is common among their friends.

In this issue, we’ll talk about the specifics of the study.

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Would You Know What To Do In Accident With Large Truck?

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What To Do In Accident With Large Truck

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) tells us that each year, thousands of large truck accidents occur in the U.S. In many cases, the accidents lead to serious injuries and even fatalities. Would you know what to do if you were involved in a large truck accident? We’ll talk about it in this issue. … Read more

How Common Are Slip-And-Fall Injuries

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How Common Are Slip-And-Fall Injuries

The town of Springfield, Missouri recently settled with a Florida man for $200,000 after he suffered a knee injury from slipping and falling on one of the town’s decorated storm drains.

The city was at fault because the storm drain had not been resealed and had “fallen off the maintenance schedule.”

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This Woman Was Awarded $71 Million For Spinal Injury

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This Woman Was Awarded $71 Million For Spinal Injury

A woman who suffered a horrific spinal injury in an auto crash has recently been awarded a $71 million jury verdict. In this issue, we’ll talk about what happened in the crash and about spine injuries in general. The Case At A Glance The woman was a passenger in a vehicle driven by a friend … Read more

Lookout For Others During Halloween

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Lookout For Others During Halloween

Halloween is just around the corner, and according to reports, pedestrian injuries and fatalities are usually high during the celebration. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tell us that children are 4 times more likely to be hit by an automobile on Halloween than any other time.

In this issue, we’ll share tips that will help make this Halloween a safe time for you and your family.

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Why Are Most Large Truck Accidents Likely To Occur On Thursdays?

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Why Are Most Large Truck Accidents Likely To Occur On Thursdays?

When it comes to accidents involving large trucks, one day of the week stands out from the rest in terms of when the crashes are most likely to happen. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, accidents involving large trucks are more likely to occur on Thursdays. In this issue, we’ll look at their … Read more

Could Side Guards Reduce Deaths in Truck Accidents?

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Could Side Guards Reduce Deaths in Truck Accidents?

An idea about a safety feature added to large trucks has the potential to significantly reduce the number of fatalities from accidents involving big rigs. We’ll talk about it in this issue. What’s the proposed safety feature? In early May, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released test results showing that strong side guards on … Read more