05Jul 2022 by Pat Geddie
Cuánto cuesta una lesión por accidente automovilístico

Cuánto cuesta una lesión por accidente automovilístico

Auto Accident
Si bien es imposible decir exactamente cuánto costará en última instancia su lesión por accidente automovilístico, no es exagerado decir que puede esperar que sus pérdidas sean considerables (incluso para un accidente relativamente menor). Si se encuentra en la difícil situación de haber sido lesionado por la negligencia de otro conductor, el mejor camino a seguir es con un abogado con experiencia en accidentes automovilísticos de Beverly Hills en su esquina. Su Accidente Automovilístico EL California Office of Traffic Safety informa que las muertes por accidentes de tránsito en el estado disminuyeron en aproximadamente un 5 por ciento en 2019 (sobre 2018), pero que el número general sigue siendo alto (3,606). En California, puede buscar compensación por las pérdidas cubiertas (o daños legales) en los que incurra como resultado de…
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05Jul 2022 by Pat Geddie
Podemos confiar en los automóviles sin conductor para estar seguros

Podemos confiar en los automóviles sin conductor para estar seguros

Auto Accident
De acuerdo a Kelley Blue Book, los autos verdaderamente sin conductor siguen siendo teóricos. Además, actualmente no hay automóviles en nuestras carreteras en los que los conductores puedan incluso quitar las manos del volante, excepto en condiciones exigentes. Esto hace que la pregunta de "son seguros estos vehículos" sea difícil de responder. Miremos más de cerca. Categorización de autos sin conductor Los automóviles autónomos se dividen en dos grupos que incluyen asistencia al conductor y sistemas autónomos. Los sistemas que ofrecen compatibilidad con el controlador alivian parte de la carga del controlador, y los ejemplos incluyen: ● Asistencia para mantenerse en el carril ● Control de crucero adaptativo (o inteligente) ● Funciones de manos libres Los sistemas autónomos, por otro lado, no requieren la asistencia de un conductor. No hay…
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29Jun 2022 by Pat Geddie
When the Other Driver Is Texting

When the Other Driver Is Texting

Auto Accident
It is not difficult to spot when a driver in your midst is texting – such drivers tend to slow down, weave a bit in the driving lane, and otherwise drive erratically. The fact is that texting behind the wheel is one of the most dangerous driving practices out there, and it often leads to life-threatening accidents. If a texting driver causes you or someone you love to be injured in a car accident, don’t wait to consult with an experienced Beverly Hills car accident attorney. An Alarming Distraction The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) makes it very clear exactly how dangerous texting while driving is with this statement – Texting is the most alarming distraction. In fact, in 2020 alone, 3,142 people lost their lives to distracted drivers,…
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29Jun 2022 by Pat Geddie
Why You Shouldn’t Post on Social Media After a Car Accident

Why You Shouldn’t Post on Social Media After a Car Accident

Auto Accident
You have been injured by another driver’s negligence, and – in order to fully recover – you’ll need the compensation to which you are entitled, which means filing your claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance provider. Working closely with an experienced Beverly Hills car accident attorney is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your claim, and another is giving social media a pass until your car accident claim is finalized. Why Refraining from Posting Is in Your Best Interest The insurance company is fully invested in keeping your settlement as low as it possibly can, and toward this end, it will be watching you (in search of any information it can find). Social media often amounts to a goldmine of information. According to Smart Insights…
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29Jun 2022 by Pat Geddie
2 Important Car Accident Statistics You Should Know

2 Important Car Accident Statistics You Should Know

Auto Accident
Car accidents happen, and the statistics back up the fact that they’re often caused by driver negligence. If you’ve been harmed by another motorist’s dangerous driving practices, do yourself and your claim a favor by consulting with an experienced Beverly Hills car accident attorney as soon after the injury-causing accident as you can. One: The First Half of 2021 Was Exceptionally Dangerous The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) predicts (as of May 2022) that the first half of 2021 will show a 10.5 percent increase in the number of traffic fatalities over the first half of 2020. The numbers are 42,915 deaths in 2021 and 38,824 deaths in 2020. This is the highest number of traffic deaths since 2005 and represents the largest percentage boost in the history of…
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29Jun 2022 by Pat Geddie
Excess Speed Is a Deadly Driving Practice

Excess Speed Is a Deadly Driving Practice

Auto Accident
Of all the dangerous driving practices out there – and there are plenty – excess speed is the deadliest of all. The statistics routinely find that speed kills, and motorists who fail to maintain safe speeds put everyone on our roadways at increased risk. If you’ve been harmed by a speeding motorist, reach out to an experienced Beverly Hills car accident lawyer today. The Sobering Statistics The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shares all the following speed-related statistics: In 2020 alone, 11,258 people were killed by speeding motorists. For more than 20 years, excess speed has played a role in about one out of every three fatal traffic accidents. In 2020, excess speed featured in 29 percent of all fatal traffic accidents. Excess speed is exceptionally dangerous and often…
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29Jun 2022 by Pat Geddie
Teen Drivers Cause More Summer Crashes

Teen Drivers Cause More Summer Crashes

Auto Accident
If you know anything about teenagers, it likely comes as no surprise that teens, cars, and summer often spell trouble, and the statistics bear this out. If you or someone you love is injured by the negligence of a teen driver this summer, turn to an experienced Beverly Hills car accident attorney for the professional legal counsel you are looking for. The Statistics The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports on exactly how dangerous teen drivers – especially in the summer months – can be. Consider the following: Teenage motorists drive fewer miles than any other age group (other than the oldest drivers), but their crash rates (including their fatal crash rates) belie this fact. Teenagers (aged 16 to 19) experience a per-miles-driven fatal crash rate that is almost…
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29Jun 2022 by Pat Geddie
In-Car Systems Are Also Distracting

In-Car Systems Are Also Distracting

Auto Accident
While in-car information systems help to ensure that drivers don’t need to take their hands off the wheel when making calls and implementing their GPSs, statistics demonstrate that this hasn’t panned out in terms of safety. All too often, those in-car screens prove distracting, which is a dangerous form of driver negligence that is far too common. If a motorist who is distracted by his or her in-car information system – or anything else – leaves you injured, discuss your claim with an experienced Beverly Hills car accident attorney. According to AAA Research shared by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reports that in-car screen systems that are designed to share information with drivers in hands-free mode too often steal their attention for dangerously long stretches. When engaging in complicated…
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29Jun 2022 by Pat Geddie
Why Tourists Get into Car Accidents in Beverly Hills

Why Tourists Get into Car Accidents in Beverly Hills

Auto Accident
While Beverly Hills is a small city that spans less than 6 square miles (compared to Los Angeles’s footprint of 503 square miles), it sees more than its fair share of car accidents, and tourists play a primary role in this risk factor. If you or someone you love has been injured by another driver’s negligence, it’s time to consult with an experienced Beverly Hills car accident lawyer. The Statistics According to Beverly Hills Magazine (relying on statistics culled from UC Berkeley’s Transportation Injury Mapping Systems), Beverly Hills averaged about 400 traffic crashes per square mile from 2015 to 2020, while Los Angeles averaged about 232 per square mile. Tourism is considered an important piece of this puzzle. Instagram Driven Nestled near both Hollywood and Los Angeles, Beverly Hills attracts…
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29Jun 2022 by Pat Geddie
Red Light Collisions

Red Light Collisions

Auto Accident
Statistically, intersections are some of the most dangerous spots on our roadways, and motorists who fail to obey the traffic lights in these intersections often cause dangerous car accidents. If a motorist’s failure to stop at a red light leaves you or someone you love injured, consulting with an experienced Beverly Hills car accident attorney is well-advised. When Motorists Run Red Lights The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) reports on exactly how dangerous it is when motorists run red lights. Consider the following: Every year, tens of thousands of people are injured by motorists who run red lights. In 2020 alone, 928 people were killed in accidents caused by motorists who failed to stop for red lights. In 2020 alone, almost 116,000 people were injured by motorists who failed…
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