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The Most Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents

Although there are many different potential causes of bicycle accidents, some tend to occur more frequently than others. In this blog post, we’ll look at some of the most common reasons for bicycle accidents and offer advice on how to avoid them. Bicycle Accident Statistics Bicycle accidents, which are regrettably rather frequent, can have devastating repercussions for the individuals involved. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 846 bikers were killed in traffic accidents in the United States in 2019.  Most bicycle accidents happen on urban roadways, and junctions are a particularly dangerous region. Cyclists must be aware of these dangers and take efforts to keep safe on the road. Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents It is critical for cyclists and drivers to understand the common causes of bicycle accidents to avoid collisions. Distracted Driving Distracted driving is a major contributor to bicycle accidents. Drivers who are not paying

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Where Do Most Pedestrian Fatalities Occur?

Most pedestrian fatalities occur as a result of negligence from a driver or pedestrian. To avoid being involved in such a devastating event, it is best to know where pedestrian accidents are most likely to occur. Accidents such as these can lead to severe injuries, causing victims to endure a long road of recovery. If a pedestrian is the victim of such an accident, they may be able to take legal action to receive compensation for their medical treatment and other damages incurred. Statistics of Fatal Pedestrian Accidents When looking at fatal pedestrian accident statistics, more than 7,000 pedestrian deaths involving a motor vehicle were recorded on U.S. roads in 2020. This calculates to around one death every 75 minutes. In the State of Michigan alone, 65 pedestrian fatalities were reported in 2019, and 70 were reported in 2020. In more recent studies, the adjusted preliminary fatality number for 2021

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Father from Mexico Visits Son: Personal Injury Claim Settlement of $1.4M

With 20+ years of experience handling injury claims, a perfect 10 AVVO rating, and Top American Lawyer Recognitions, we serve all our personal injury clients with expert-level legal guidance to ensure they receive the maximum settlement amount. Let’s look at the following case study, in which we managed to secure a $1.4M settlement for our client. Overview of Case Our client was walking along the dirt driveway of a residence when a car reversed up the driveway and struck his leg, requiring surgery. His leg later became infected, and it spread throughout his body. He died as a result. Challenges Faced During The Case Fault & Liability Issues The insurance company tried to blame him; it alleged that he walked into the car’s path. We hired an accident reconstructionist who did a full scene investigation to prove that the driver was solely at fault and further that our client was

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Significant Claim Settlement After Pedestrian Accident

Pedestrian v. car accidents are a common occurrence, and they typically require an experienced attorney to help them have the best possible outcome. Our firm has a Perfect 10 AVVO Rating and has received numerous awards. We believe this is because we always go the extra mile for each of our clients, including providing each client with my personal cell phone number. I (Dax Jones) would like to share a case study in which The Jones Firm represented a client and managed to secure a significant settlement.   Overview of Case The client was waiting at a bus stop when a careless driver drove over the curb and struck him.   Challenges Presented by Pedestrian Accident Case Our client did not have a primary care physician and did not know where to go for treatment. Additionally, our client had no insurance and could not afford needed medical care. We were

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