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Whether you’re on a road trip, a business trip, or passing through another state, an out-of-state car accident can be a nightmare. No matter where they happen, a car accident may leave you or passengers harmed and your car damaged. But when it happens in unfamiliar territory, it may make it even more difficult to know what to do to get fairly compensated.…
Gone are the days of hailing a taxi cab to move around town. Instead, millions of Americans are choosing ride-share companies (like Uber, Sidecar, and Lyft) for everyday transportation. While this new-age method of transit is affordable, immediate, and personal, it makes determining the liability of a ride-share vehicle collision complex.…
Driving is dangerous. Last year, more than 2.1 million people received emergency care because of a car accident*. To make matters worse, driving safely doesn’t prevent you from being in a no-fault accident. If you’re ever involved in a vehicle collision you didn’t cause, you need to know what to do.…
While you may not think a minor car accident warrants legal representation, you’ll benefit from holding the responsible driver accountable. Some people prefer to handle a minor car accident case independently, but hiring an attorney increases the likelihood of receiving substantial compensation.…
Unfortunately, alcohol continues to be a leading cause of traffic fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 11,000 lives are lost yearly due to drunk driving*.
Drunk driving is illegal in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia.…
You know what sucks? Getting into a car accident. You know what makes this situation worse? Not knowing what to do when you file a car insurance claim.
Despite our best efforts, even the safest drivers can be involved in a car accident.…
In the event of a major collision, car seats and booster seats provide children with adequate protection. While most parents use car seats for infants and toddlers, they stop implementing such safety measures when children start school.
Whether due to the child’s request, or their lack of knowledge about the severe risks, failure to secure children in the proper safety seating results in thousands of deaths in Arizona. …
Each year, roughly 6.75 million car accidents happen in the U.S.
That’s crazy, right? It gets crazier. Of those car accidents, which include fender benders and wrongful deaths, 20 to 50 million people are severely injured or disabled.…
Suffering a significant injury due to someone else’s negligence may alter your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Though you may want to contact an attorney to hold at-fault parties responsible, recovering from injuries could prolong your timeline.
As soon as you’re able, schedule a free consultation with the attorneys at David Shapiro Law.…
Does it seem like there’s been a drastic increase in auto accidents lately? There has been. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, car crashes have hit an all-time high. Last year, there were more than 38,000 deaths from auto and truck incidents alone.…