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A recent accident caused by a semi-truck tire blowout killed at least seven passengers on a Greyhound bus headed from St. Louis to Los Angeles on Interstate 40. The tire blowout caused the semi-truck to cross lanes into oncoming westbound traffic, where it crashed into the bus that had 47 passengers on board. More than 5,000 people died in large…
Traffic collisions are a significant disruption to all parties involved. Between medical bills, damaged property, and legal and financial headaches, it is not a pleasant experience. When two or more parties get into an accident, contacting each party’s respective car insurance company is always one of the first steps down this lengthy legal process. Yet, when the parties reach the…
Sometimes, a small stone thrown into the water can cause a huge rippling wake. The legal principle known as the Eggshell Rule, sometimes referred to as the Eggshell Skull Rule, a common doctrine in personal injury law, resulted from a small tap and a curious outcome. The Eggshell Rule got its start back in 1890 with Vosburg v, Putney, in…
When someone is involved in a car accident in Iowa, pain and suffering from injuries are inevitably in their rearview. Will they at least receive compensation from the at-fault driver to cover their costly medical bills? Unfortunately, the payment and insurance claim process could take months, even years, which leaves victims of car accidents at a loss – especially if they…
There are so many variables at play during a car wreck. Sometimes, when two cars collide, it can be obvious who is at fault, but other times, the fault is not so easily determined. How To Understand Who is At Fault When There is a Car accident? What if a collision happens when one of the drivers is speeding, and…
There is no such thing as an average time to settle an automobile accident claim because numerous factors influence how long it takes to calculate and settle a claim. Obviously, each automobile accident is unique, and the length of time it takes to settle an auto accident lawsuit varies depending on the specifics and facts of the case. An automobile…
Drivers in many chain reaction car accidents do not have much time to decide whether or not to hit automobiles ahead of them. Most terrified drivers slam on the brakes too late, drift into other lanes, and skid. Sometimes, in order to escape an accident, automobiles swerve into oncoming traffic, only to produce a horrific chain reaction and a greater…
Most people are regular passengers in vehicles. Either that or they have passengers in their car. However, it is crucial to understand what happens if an accident occurs and a passenger sustains an injury. Most of the discussion around car accident compensation revolves around the drivers, but passengers are usually blameless about a crash. They are able to recover compensation,…
The majority of people have never been involved in a legal dispute. As a result, many car accident victims and their families are hesitant to file a personal injury lawsuit. Although a lawsuit may conclude in a jury trial, the majority of them do not, and victims should not be afraid of the legal process or to hire an attorney…
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