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Be Prepared: What To Do After An Accident Involving Your Semi-Truck
If you've recently passed your commercial license driving test, and you're ready to start work as a truck driver, now's the time to prepare for potential accidents. According to recent studies, 18-wheeler accidents have steadily increased over the past few years. In fact, about 130,000 people suffer from injuries related to accidents involving semi-trucks. Because of those statistics, it's important that you prepare yourself for the possibility of an accident. Preparation will ensure that you know what to do should an accident involving a passenger vehicle occur while you're behind the wheel of your semi-truck.
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Going Beyond Accident Coverage
Insurance is certainly a good thing, but it may not cover every need after an accident. If you have been injured by a careless driver, you may not be satisfied with the coverage provided and the payment offered by the other driver. It can be incredibly frustrating to be hurt, without transportation, and to be financially impacted by an accident that was not your fault. Accident victims need to understand what to expect from the other driver and how to get it, so read on and find out more.
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Convincing Evidence Or A False Alarm? Understanding BAC Results
It takes good evidence to form successful legal cases and a driving under the influence (DUI) case is no different. The blood alcohol concentration (BAC) result is heavily relied upon to provide that evidence in almost all DUI cases but it's far from a sure thing. Read on to find out more. Why BAC Evidence Matters DUI cases can be complex and there's plenty of room for issues with evidence to arise.
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Can You Sue The Hospital If You Get A Staph Infection?
You had a brief stint in the hospital for an illness, and when you managed to get back home, you initially thought you were all better. Unfortunately, within a few hours, you notice a painful red lump where your IV line was inserted, and the lump is quickly growing larger, redder, and more painful. It sounds like you may have contracted some form of staph infection at the hospital. While the condition is common, it is oftentimes something that could have been prevented in the proper treatment environment.
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Why You Should File A Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against A Bartender Who Served Alochol To An Intoxicated Driver
Was your spouse the victim of an accident caused by a driver who was under the influence of alcohol while behind the wheel? The severity of the crash could have caused your life partner to lose his or her life, leaving you to grieve the loss of someone you love and wanted to spend the rest of your life with. Although the intoxicated driver may be in jail for causing the accident, you should know that you have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the bartender who served the drinks to the driver and the establishment that allowed it.
About Me
Being married to a semi-truck driver, I've learned a lot about what can happen when a semi-truck is involved in an accident. The risk of injuries to the other drivers is significant, but many people don't understand how to protect themselves financially after something like this happens. I've done years of research into the auto accident laws as they pertain to semi-trucks and the companies that own them. This site is a compilation of everything I've learned. I hope that it helps you if you've been affected by the carelessness or mistakes of a semi-truck driver, and encourages you to contact an attorney to protect your rights today.
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