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Ask a Trooper: Why is it a ‘crash’ and not an ‘accident’? Apr 20, 2022 Question: I’ve noticed you use the word “crash” and not the word “accident” when talking about incidents while on the radio, TV and newspaper. Why is that? Answer: I’d be glad to talk about this as I am passionate about...
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Car accidents, for the most part, ARE avoidable. However, without fully understanding the cause of car accidents, it can be difficult for individuals to know what they can do to prevent them. Some causes are more obvious than others, such as drinking and driving, while others are not so well known. For instance, though many...
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If you’re involved in a car accident caused by another’s negligence, you may receive a call from an adjuster from the at-fault driver’s insurance company, asking you to provide a recorded statement. The insurance adjuster may seem pleasant on the phone, and his or her tone may immediately set you at ease, but you could...
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When a person sustains a brain injury, their condition will either be classified as “traumatic” or “non-traumatic.” While these are both types of brain injuries, they are caused by different factors and affect the brain in different ways. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are known as such because they are caused by external physical trauma and...
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Spinal cord injuries are one of the most dangerous types of injury that an accident victim can experience. One of the reasons that spinal cord injuries are so debilitating is because the spinal column houses the nerve pathways that facilitate communication with the brain. Consequently, a serious spinal cord injury can result in total or...
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One of the main things that will need to be determined after a car accident is which party is at fault. This is called “Liability” and it will determine which party’s insurance company will have to pay for any damages caused by the crash. Sometimes liability is clear, but sometimes liability is shared among several...
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Accident victims know more today than they did twenty years ago. They know when to call the police, notify their insurance companies, and even call a personal injury lawyer for advice. But many people don’t understand that the rights of injured passengers are comparable to the rights of injured drivers. Passengers who understand their rights...
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Bicycles provide little to no level of protection that cars, trucks, or other automobiles include. This means that injuries in bicycle accidents can be much more severe, with the most common being: • Neck/spinal cord injuries • Leg and knee injuries • Nerve damage • Dislocated joints • Road rash • Dental/jaw injuries • Temporary/permanent...
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Automobile accidents are by far the most common type of claim in personal injury law. On average, preliminary numbers show 341 traffic crashes in 2020, compared with 309 last year. 366 people that have been killed in traffic crashes in 2020, compared with 339 this time last year. Of the 366 fatalities: 29 people died...
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The coronavirus pandemic continues to complicate day-to-day life across America, months after quarantine procedures first began in most states. Here at Malzahn Law, Ltd., we have continued to come to work to help our clients. To help you prepare for how the COVID-19 pandemic will likely impact a personal injury claim you are thinking of...
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