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- Difference between Initial Jones Act Settlements and a Fair Value of Damages
For Jones Act settlements, many injured seamen are quick to take any offer given by their employer. A Louisiana maritime attorney in New Orleans can offer advice on a Jones Act claim.
- Harlem, Lower East Side Children More Likely To Die In Crosswalks
Children in Harlem and the Lower East Side face a disproportional pedestrian accident rate than children in other areas of Manhattan. Why is there such a large disparity and what is the solution?
- The Importance Of Filing A Police Report After A Car Accident
Oftentimes people assume that they do not have to file a police report if they are involved in a minor accident. But if you plan to seek compensation, filing a police report strengthens your case.
- Motorcycle Hit-and-Run Accidents: The Devastating Impacts on Victims and Their Families
Hit-and-run has become epidemic in our country and especially in California. According to a recent article, California has the highest hit-and-run accident rate of any state in the Union, and many of those are motorcycle accidents. Motorcycle crash attorneys represent the victims of these accidents and help them recover damages for their injuries, pain and suffering.
- Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants in Oregon
A DUI in Oregon is actually a DUII, which stands for driving under the influence of intoxicants. Drivers who are found operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 percent or higher are considered legally drunk, whether they have shown impairment of driving abilities or not.
- Texas DWI Traffic Crashes in 2011
The Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse reports that approximately 16,000 alcohol-related traffic accident deaths occur every year in the United States. According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), alcohol plays a role in about one out of every three traffic fatalities.
- 2010 New Mexico Traffic Accident Information
New Mexico Department of Transportation has released traffic accident statistics for 2010, which show distinct trends.
- Auto Insurance Laws and Regulations In Illinois
In 2009 there were more than 89,000 people that were injured in car accidents in Illinois. In addition, 911 people were killed in fatal car accidents. After an Illinois car accident, it is important to consult an experienced personal injury attorney before negotiating with the insurance company for compensation.
- Electrical Shock Accidents and Injuries Are Often the Result of Negligence
Like failure to fix known hazards; failure to follow written safety rules and processes; and every day negligence. Defective products and equipment are also often at fault.
- How to Prevent Boating Accidents
All watercraft accidents must be reported to the National Park Service within 24 hours.

