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Many of the car and motorcycle accidents that we hear about occur on the road. A large subset of accidents, however, occur near shopping centers and plazas. This may be due to both pedestrian-vehicle drivers and motorcyclists dropping their guard. It may also be due to a number of other reasons, which we describe below. Top Causes of Vehicle Crashes…

Although we expect daycares and schools to keep our children safe as they learn, injuries are unfortunately a common occurrence for children at school or daycare. Here are several of the most common injuries suffered by children at school and daycare. School and Daycare Accident Statistics  According to the Centers for Disease Control, injury is the leading cause of death…

Roads and highways are often under construction, either to build new stretches of road or to add lanes or even just to repair winter weather damage and wear and tear on the roadway. Governments prefer to keep roads under construction or repair as open as possible for motorists, which means that road construction workers must work in close proximity to…

Hayrides are a popular autumn activity for families. While usually an enjoyable and relaxing experience, accidents do sometimes happen during these events. If you or your loved ones were injured in a hayride accident, what compensation might you be entitled to? What Are Hayrides? A hayride is an event where people ride in the back of a farm truck or…

Although an office may not be as dangerous a workplace as a construction site or a factory, officer workers do face risks of injury on the job. Below are some of the most frequently occurring injuries for office workers and some tips that employers and employees can follow to help reduce the risk of those accidents and injuries happening. Falls…

In rare cases, a car accident may be caused by a vehicle suffering from unintended acceleration, a situation where the engine and vehicle speed up without the driver pressing down the accelerator pedal, or where the vehicle accelerates faster than intended based on how deeply the driver depresses the accelerator, or where the accelerator becomes stuck. If you have been…

August typically ranks as the most dangerous month to be on the road, as more traffic accidents and fatalities occur in August than in any other month. If you plan to be on the road in August, you should familiarize yourself with the risks you may face and what you can do to protect yourself from an accident and serious…

Slip or trip and fall accidents represent one of the most common types of premises liability accidents. Most falls don’t result in any injuries beyond maybe a few cuts or scrapes and bruises. However, slip/trip and fall accidents can result in some pretty serious or even life-threatening injuries. Below are some of the most frequently occurring serious injuries that are…

Slip and falls and other premises liability accidents represent an all-too-common occurrence. Any sort of public place can serve as the location of a premises liability accident, including malls, bars, and restaurants, or offices. To help avoid the risk of a fall or other accident, property or business owners may post hazard or warning signs to advise visitors of the…

Millions of sports and recreational-related injuries occur every year. A sizable portion of these injuries require hospitalization and extended medical treatment. While some sports injuries are the result of a freak accident, in some cases the injury may have occurred due to someone’s negligence, recklessness, or other legal faults. Common Sports Injuries Some of the most common injuries suffered in…