Category: Car Accidents
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Truck Driver Arrested in Oregon Freeway Crash That Claims 7 Lives in Multi-Vehicle Accidents
According to the police, a tragic accident occurred on Interstate 5 in western Oregon involving a semitruck and a passenger van, resulting in the loss of seven lives, making it one of the state’s deadliest crashes in recent years. The driver of the semitruck was arrested on Friday on charges of manslaughter, DUI, and other…
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Train Collides with FedEx Truck in Wauwatosa, Minor Injuries Reported
A collision occurred in Wauwatosa when a southbound train crashed into a FedEx truck that was crossing the tracks westbound into the Department of Public Works’ parking lot, according to city officials. Fortunately, the FedEx driver managed to escape from the truck before the incident took place, as confirmed by a spokesperson from Union Pacific…
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¿Puedo demandar al otro conductor por daños?
Después de un accidente de coche, es posible que te preguntes si puedes demandar al otro conductor por los daños sufridos. Aquí hay una lista de factores que pueden afectar si puedes demandar al otro conductor por daños: Si se determina que el otro conductor es el responsable del accidente, es posible que puedas demandarlo…
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¿Subirán mis tarifas de seguro después de un accidente?
Después de un accidente de coche, es común preocuparse por el impacto que tendrá en tus tarifas de seguro. Aquí hay una lista de factores que pueden afectar si tus tarifas de seguro subirán o no después de un accidente: Si se determina que eres culpable del accidente, es probable que tus tarifas de seguro…
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¿Cuánto tiempo tengo para presentar una reclamación por el accidente?
Después de un accidente de coche, es importante saber cuánto tiempo tienes para presentar una reclamación por el accidente. Aquí hay una lista de factores que pueden afectar el plazo para presentar una reclamación: Las leyes estatales pueden establecer un plazo para presentar una reclamación por un accidente de coche. El plazo varía según el…
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¿Qué debo hacer si el otro conductor no tiene seguro?
Después de un accidente de coche, puede ser una situación difícil si descubres que el otro conductor involucrado no tiene seguro. Aquí hay una lista de pasos que puedes seguir si te encuentras en esta situación: Es importante que obtengas información personal del otro conductor involucrado, incluyendo su nombre, número de teléfono y dirección. También…
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¿Cómo se determinará la culpa en el accidente?
Después de un accidente de coche, puede ser difícil determinar quién fue el responsable del accidente. Aquí hay una lista de factores que se pueden considerar al determinar la culpa en un accidente: Las leyes de tráfico pueden ser útiles para determinar quién fue el responsable del accidente. Las leyes de tráfico establecen las normas…
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¿Cuándo debo notificar a mi compañía de seguros sobre el accidente?
Después de un accidente de coche, puede ser difícil saber cuándo debes notificar a tu compañía de seguros sobre el accidente. Aquí hay una lista de factores que debes considerar al decidir cuándo notificar a tu compañía de seguros: Antes de notificar a tu compañía de seguros sobre el accidente, debes revisar las políticas de…
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The Hartford is one of the Worst Insurance Companies in America
The Hartford is a well-known insurance company in the United States that offers a wide range of insurance products, including auto, home, and life insurance. However, the company has been the subject of criticism and controversy over the years, with many customers and industry experts claiming that The Hartford is one of the worst insurance…
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Celebrity Car Accidents
Celebrity name: Elon Musk Vehicle: McLaren F1Injuries: None Elon Musk, the man who’s always got something up his sleeve (and something to tweet about). He may be one of the richest men in the world now, but let’s not forget his humble beginnings. His first big payday came from selling a software start-up to Compaq…
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The Costs of Car Accidents in America Will Blow Your Mind
Are you wondering what the costs of motor vehicle accidents are in the U.S.? Let’s look at a few different statistics and data points. Total Cost of All Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries in the U.S. According to the National Safety Council, total costs of motor vehicle related accidents were: Description Amount Total $473.2 billion Wage…
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The Science of Car Accidents: Understanding the Physics of a Crash
The science of motor vehicle crashes is a complex area of study that involves understanding the laws of physics and how they apply to a crash. If you are an accident reconstruction expert, this is part of your job and you understand these things. But for regular everyday people like you and me, most of…
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7 things You Should Never Do or Say to the Insurance Company After an Accident
Are you considering handling an accident claim without the help of attorney? If the accident was minor and there were no injuries involved, in most cases that is just fine. However, when injuries are involved, that’s when you may need the help of an accident attorney to make sure you get a fair settlement amount…
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Insurance Companies Imagined as Evil Villains by A.I.
What would be your vote for most evil insurance company in America? Given that insurance companies have built a reputation for delaying, denying or defending legitimate insurance claims just to avoid paying consumers, many people view insurance companies as evil. With the help of A.I., we decided to create evil villain characters for each of…
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Surviving a Car Accident: Tips from Heroic Emergency Responders
We’ve all seen them. Video or pictures of the scene of a terrible motor vehicle accident. It’s something we hope never happens to us, or our loved ones. Especially a serious accident that causes any kind of medical trauma. Unfortunately, motor vehicle crashes are a fact of life. Each year, hundreds of thousands of accidents…
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The Most Expensive Car Accidents in History
Car accidents happen every day and can range from minor fender benders to devastating crashes. But sometimes, a car accident can be more painful in the pocketbook than in your body. Have you ever wondered about the most expensive car accidents in history? Well, buckle up because we’re about to take you on a tour…
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Cost of Car Accidents in Every State in the U.S.
According to the National Highway Safety Administration, the total economic costs due to motor vehicle crashes was $340 billion dollars. Below is a table with the cost (in millions) of motor vehicle accidents in every state in the U.S., and D.C. State Annual Cost % Total ALABAMA $6.437 billion 1.90% ALASKA $627 million 0.20% ARIZONA…
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How is the Value of an Accident Claim Determined?
The value of an auto accident claim is never an arbitrary number; it’s based on specific calculations that take into account the extent to which you were injured. To determine the value of a car crash claim, injury may include damage to your personal property, medical bills, lost wages and potentially any long-term effects of…
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I-805 Multiple Vehicle Collision
When a van on the southbound side of the I-805 freeway in San Diego struck a Caltrans sign, the debris flew over the median into northbound traffic and sparked a flurry of incidental accidents. In the midst of the thick early morning fog at around 3:30 a.m. at least five or six other vehicles, including…
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Brutal Wreck Kills Both Victims
Two unidentified victims of a devastating car crash were killed this last Sunday Morning. Police report that a Jeep carrying a man and woman drove straight into telephone pole smashing the engine compartment all the way into the back seat. Neighbors nearby recall the accident, with one saying the impact was so strong it shook…
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Elderly Woman’s Life Claimed by Alcohol/Drug Free Car Crash
An elderly woman leaves her family grieving this Wednesday after she was killed in a head-on-crash on Barrington Road in Hoffman Estates. Just after 4:00 a.m, her southbound traveling sedan collided with a northbound SUV. The man in the SUV was luckily not injured while the woman’s fate was not so fortunate as she was…
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Man Dies After Running His Car Into Building
A man has been declared dead after he crashed into a building along U.S. 52 near Kermit. On Monday night, around 9:30 p.m., a man was rushed to the hospital after his car ran off the road and went through a guard rail before finally hitting a building. Initially, the name of the man was…
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Pedestrian Falls Victim to Train
On Thursday night around 6:00, a southbound Coaster train in Encinitas made an unexpected stop after hitting and killing a pedestrian near the 1400 block of South Coast Highway. The San Diego County sheriff’s department has launched an investigation into the details of the case, but as of now, there are not very many, including…
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Deputy harmed for doing his job
A deputy trying to do his job fell victim to the actions of another drunken driver. Around 4:46 a.m., the store manager at Love’s Truck Stop on U.S. 1 called for help as he noticed a customer to be clearly intoxicated with the intent to continue driving. When the deputy arrived, he placed his patrol…