Many employees operate vehicles for their jobs, including delivery drivers, police officers, and salespeople. In one year alone, work-related car collisions cost employers $25 billion. What happens if you are involved in a car accident while on the job? Can your employer be held liable? Read on to learn more. Vicarious Liability Under [...]
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Navigating the legal process after being involved in a car collision is difficult. There’s even more challenges when that car collision involves a drunk driver. In 2016, more than 1 million motorists were arrested for driving under the influence. So the likeness that you may be involved in an accident with an alcohol impaired driver [...]
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Drunk driving is a significant factor when it comes to car collisions in the United States. Between 2015 and 2019, over 25 percent of fatal crashes in the United States involved at least one driver who was under the influence of alcohol. To analyze this deeper, Callahan & Blaine, an Orange County, CA personal injury […]
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Driving while under the influence continues to claim thousands of lives each year despite increased education and awareness on the topic. Between 2003-2012, 10,327 people were killed in car collisions involving a drunk driver in California. Here we explain what to do if you suspect a motorist driving while under the influence and ways to [...]
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Mississippi has consistently been ranked as one of the most dangerous states to drive in. In 2010, Reader’s Digest published a study ranking state’s by “deadliest roads”, placing Mississippi as sixth. In 2019, the state of Mississippi had 21.6 car accident fatalities per 100,000 people. This placed Mississippi as having the second most [...]
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As a new driver, you’re responsible for knowing and obeying traffic rules and laws. Below we list some traffic rules in Florida that will help you stay safe on the road. Approaching Emergency Vehicles If an emergency vehicle, such as an ambulance or fire truck, is approaching with their siren on and visible blue or […]
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Being involved in a car accident can be an overwhelming and frightening experience. Unfortunately, car accidents do occur and there are some common reasons that cause them. Below we list the five most common causes of car accidents and what to do if you’ve been involved in a crash. 1. Speeding Speeding is an extremely […]
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Aggressive driving is one of the most common factors that contributes to motor vehicle accidents. Aggressive driving is dangerous and should be avoided. Below we explain what is considered aggressive driving and how you can avoid aggressive driving traffic accidents. What Is Aggressive Driving? The car accident attorneys at TPMB in [...]
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Being involved in a car accident can be scary and stressful. Not only that, but you or others could be seriously injured and keeping a clear head is hard to do if this is the case. No matter what, it’s important to remain calm. Whether you’ve been involved in a minor or serious car accident, […]
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