Common Slip And Fall Injuries

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Like many individuals, you might think of slip and fall accidents resulting in skinned knees, a sprained wrist, or an ankle sprain. Trip and fall incidents, often known as slip and fall accidents, can result in severe injuries with long-lasting effects. Elderly people are more vulnerable to slip-and-fall injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the top cause of fatal...
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Where Do Slip And Fall Accidents Most Commonly Occur?

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Slip and fall accidents are difficult to predict as they can take place just about anywhere, on any surface, although there are some areas where these types of accidents are more likely to occur, like grocery stores and parking lots. Where a slip and fall accident happens has considerable influence on how a plaintiff goes about making a slip and fall claim, so if you...
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What Types Of Surfaces Can Result In A Slip And Fall?

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A fall is an accident that can be fatal, cause major injuries, and necessitate hospitalization. The National Safety Council (NSC) estimates that every day in the United States, there are about 25,000 slip, trip, and fall accidents. According to the NSC, these accidents are the leading cause of preventable fatalities in adults 65 and older. Accidents involving slipping and falling can occur in various settings,...
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Rideshare Accident Statistics 2022

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In 2022, Uber and Lyft have become de-facto players in the on-demand transportation business by providing passengers easy access to clean, pleasant, and affordable rideshare services. With a combined market capitalization of billions of dollars, Uber and Lyft have succeeded in recruiting more drivers and customers, hence increasing traffic volume in Northern and Southern California and across the nation. Now that Uber and Lyft have...
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What Is Rideshare Insurance?

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The ridesharing market has expanded quickly in recent years. The need for comfortable transportation is at an all-time high due to increased population and industrialization around the world, particularly in major cities. If you are interested in taking part in the ridesharing industry, now may be the time to consider rideshare insurance. Essentially, rideshare insurance is a bridge between your personal auto insurance policy and...
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Timeline and Process of a Personal Injury Lawsuit in California

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In California, a personal injury lawsuit proceeds in civil court. Therefore, the rules that apply to all civil lawsuits also generally apply in personal injury lawsuits. Example Timeline of a Civil Lawsuit The general timeline for personal injury claims and lawsuits might look like this: Plaintiff is injured in and sustains property damage, for example, from a car accident caused by the driver of a...
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Who Is Liable In A Rideshare Accident in California?

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Uber and Lyft are now widespread In California and in most cities in the U.S., and Uber’s imprint is international. Uber and Lyft are comparable to numerous taxi services in that they do not own, control, or operate the cars and do not hire the drivers. Instead, the drivers deal with companies to pick up passengers. Unlike taxis, passengers cannot hail an Uber or Lyft...
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