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As mass transit systems grow across Wisconsin, bus accidents occur regularly. When a bus crash happens, serious injuries and fatalities are a common result.
Common causes of bus accidents in Green Bay and Appleton
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, over the past 10 years:
The number of buses involved in fatal crashes decreased from 274 to 251, an 8% drop;
Truckers are a growing motorist group using South Carolina’s highways, and commercial trucking accidents occur regularly in the Myrtle Beach and Florence region. When a truck crash happens, serious injuries and fatalities are a common result.
Common causes of commercial truck accidents in Myrtle Beach and Florence
According to IIHS, a large percentage of trucking crashes are caused by:
If your auto accident left you paralyzed, you may be entitled to compensation for future wage loss
Paralysis is a devastating consequence from an auto accident, one of the worst imaginable. Life will be different forever after, and many victims may have to leave a job and be re-trained for another kind that accommodate such a disability, though that may mean less pay. If so, there is a way to be compensated for that wage gap, and it's known as "future wage loss" in personal injury lawyer terms. Click to learn more about what to do if you're facing future wage loss due to paralysis.
The most important thing you'll need to prove wage loss for your accident claim
If an accident victim's injuries are serious, it will be impossible to go back to work for awhile. Many people in this situation need to file an insurance claim to cover wage loss, and have many questions about this process. Click here for information on what you need to do to show lost wages for your accident injury claim.
The first thing accident victims need to do when the other driver doesn't have insurance
We take to the roads throughout Bellingham and Whatcom County trusting that other drivers will have insurance. But that’s not always the case. You can well imagine the protocol as it’s supposed to happen after an accident: get medical attention for any injuries, file a police report, and exchange insurance information with other motorists involved. What happens if that last step can’t be followed because the driver has no insurance, or a policy that simply doesn’t cover all of the damages that occurred? So quickly, an already a stressful time just became even more worrisome. Click to learn more on what to do if the driver who hits you has no insurance.
Motor vehicle accidents are a regular occurrence in Green Bay, Appleton, and across Brown County and Outagamie County. Many crashes are completely avoidable, caused by drunk drivers or distracted drivers. Whatever the cause, car accidents are a major safety and economic issue for the communities in this vast region.
Lost wages is one thing, but what if an accident victim can no longer keep up with household chores?
It's easy to take health for granted, but if you are the victim of a car crash, suddenly a lot of things in life that were easy to do are harder - or impossible - to manage. Everyone automatically wonders about if they'll be able to work at the same job enjoyed before the accident - but what about other tasks? Attorney Bill Coats in Bellingham, Washington, talks about a rather obscure-sounding part of personal injury law where you can get money for yard work and other chores. Click here to learn about substitute domestic services in personal injury claims.
Biking in Charlottesville, Virginia, presents a unique set of dangers due to the city's mix of urban and rural landscapes, combined with challenging terrain. The rolling hills of the area can be difficult for cyclists to navigate, especially on busy roads like West Main Street or the U.S. 29 corridor, where vehicle traffic is heavy. Narrow roads without dedicated bike lanes force cyclists to share the road with fast-moving cars, increasing the risk of accidents.
Biking in Chicago can be a fun way to see the sights or a reliable way to commute to work
Chicago has more than 200 miles of on-street protected, buffered and shared bike lanes, many miles of off-street paths and more than 13,000 bike racks, making it a great place to be a cyclist. The city hosts a large infrastructure of rental bikes as well, allowing tourists and occasional travelers to quickly make it to their destination.
Teen drivers face significant risks and challenges on the road, with statistics highlighting the concerning frequency of crashes involving this demographic. According to data from recent years, motor vehicle accidents remain the leading cause of death for teenagers in many countries. These statistics underscore the importance of addressing the unique factors that contribute to these accidents among teen drivers. Distracted driving, for instance, has become a pressing concern, with the proliferation of smartphones and other electronic devices.