According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 26% of fatal car accidents in 2019 were speeding-related. This statistic is no anomaly, either. For the past 20 years, the agency estimates that speeding has been involved in 33% of all motor vehicle traffic fatalities. Speeding is also frequently a factor in injury accidents, with […]
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Car Seats Help Keep Kids Safe in Car Accidents, Says Phoenix Car Accident Attorney
Properly securing your child in a car seat helps keep kids safe by reducing risk of death and serious injury in case of a car accident. Additionally, the use of child restraint systems is a legal requirement in the state of Arizona for a child under eight years old and 4’9” tall or less when being […]
Read MoreWhat Are Causes of Chicago Single-Vehicle Accidents?
While many crashes in the news each evening involve multiple vehicles, catastrophic injury can also happen in single-vehicle accidents. In case you or a family member experience this, it’s important to know your rights after a single-vehicle accident. It’s also important to know your options when it comes to single-vehicle accident claims. The Chicago car […]
Read MoreBoating Accidents
Phoenix Boating Accident Attorneys Help Is Just One Call Away! Boating accident injuries range in severity and can be fatal. It’s important that you contact a Phoenix attorney here at Lerner and Rowe if injured in a boating accident. Make one call to receive a free, personal consultation to discuss your options. Our personal injury […]
Read MoreAvoiding Chicago Gardening Accidents
National Garden Week takes place from June 6-12. Organizations like National Garden Clubs encourage people to take up gardening in order to contribute positively to the environment. Gardens can be one of the most beautiful and bountiful areas of a home, but they can also be the most dangerous. To help you and the members […]
Read More8 Common Causes of Commercial Truck Accidents
Commercial trucks travel many miles across the United States. Often, these large trucks are loaded down with goods. This makes transport slower and more complicated. Thus, accidents can happen, due to a number of variables. Here are eight common causes of a commercial truck accident. And, if you’ve been injured in a crash, contact a […]
Read MoreMoving Truck Accidents
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average American moves between 11 and 12 times in their lifetime. Whether you’re moving across town or across the country, renting a moving truck can be immensely helpful in getting your belongings to your new home. But what happens if you’re in a car accident with a moving truck? […]
Read More7 Causes of Deadly Motorcycle Accidents in Nashville
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office reports that 299 motorcycle crashes occurred in Nashville in 2021, with over 300 reported in surrounding counties. In comparison, preliminary reports from the NHTSA website and TDOS FARS Division show a total of 151 motorcycle fatalities across the state of Tennessee. With an average of 12.5 motorcycle-related deaths a month […]
Read MoreChicago Construction Zone Accidents
In the Chicago area, there are hundreds of proposed or ongoing road construction, maintenance, repaving, and street improvement projects throughout the city—so many that there’s now an infrastructure map called ChiStreetWork to help residents track road repairs and avoid road closures on their commutes. But despite these efforts, there were still an average of 5,114 […]
Read MoreConstruction Zone Accidents
Across the United States, construction zone accidents are on the rise. According to The National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse, at least 857 people, including motorists and pedestrians, were killed in work zone crashes in 2020. Thousands more suffered injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction or work zone […]
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