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How to Prevent Motorcycle Accidents

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Although motorcycles provide an irresistible sense of freedom, they are unfortunately not as crashworthy as closed vehicles. In fact, the Insurance Information Institute reports that motorcyclists are 27 times more likely to be killed in accidents than the occupants of ...
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Does Health Insurance Cover Motorcycle Accident Injuries?

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Were you recently injured on your motorcycle in a collision caused by someone else? You might be wondering how you will pay for your medical care. After all, until your claim is settled, your motorcycle insurance company and the other ...
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Tips for Motorcycle Injury Claims

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What do you love most about your motorcycle? Is it the sense of freedom you feel as you zoom down a country road? Is it the opportunity to get out in the fresh air and feel the wind gusting past ...
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Why You Should Hire a Semi-Truck Accident Lawyer

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While the average passenger vehicle weighs a little more than 4,000 pounds, large semi-trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds under federal regulations. When these heavy vehicles collide with smaller vehicles, the occupants of the passenger cars are much more ...
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Factors in Motorcycle Injury Settlements

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Many people love the feeling of freedom they get when riding on motorcycles. But unfortunately, motorcyclists are overrepresented in the number of serious injuries and traffic fatalities that happen each year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 4,985 ...
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Driving on Ice: Tips for Driving in Winter Weather

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When the weather outside is frightful, it’s best to stay home if you can. But for many of us, that’s impossible. You may need to drive home from work, pick up your kids at school, or go grocery shopping. Here ...
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What Are the Potential Damages in Semi-Truck Crashes?

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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 344,000 injury crashes and 4,237 fatality accidents involving large trucks occurred in 2017. Each one of these collisions was different, involving unique participants, actions, weather conditions, and road conditions, and the distinctions ...
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How to Determine Lost Wages

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When you’re injured due to someone else’s negligence, you might (correctly) assume that you’re entitled to receive compensation for your medical bills – but these aren’t the only damages available to you. If your injury prevents you from working, you ...
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How to Strengthen Your Motorcycle Accident Claim

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It’s astonishing how quickly your life can change. One minute you’re cruising on your bike, enjoying the freedom of the open road, and just seconds later you’re lying on the ground, the victim of a collision caused by another driver. ...
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Do I Have to Give a Recorded Statement to My Insurance Company?

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Do I have to give a recorded statement to my insurance company? You might wonder this after a car collision, as you’re going through the claims process to recover compensation for your losses from the at-fault driver’s insurance company or your ...
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