School Bus Accidents : Rare, But Still An Issue
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The accident rate for school busses is thankfully, very low. Considering the sheer volume of school busses that transport children to and from school daily, school busses are relatively very safe. This is probably due in part to their large size and design, and the lower speeds in which they tend to travel. However, motor vehicle accidents do still occur on school busses, and when they do, the consequences can be overwhelming for everyone involved.
Dog Bite Injuries and Your Legal Rights
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Dog bites and injuries from dog attacks are very common. In the US, an estimated 4 million dog bite injuries occur annually, with 1,000 dog bite victims treated in emergency rooms each day. Unfortunately, the majority of victims of dog bites and attacks are children, and half of the bites on children are on the face. Injuries from dog attacks can be very serious, with the potential for permanent disfigurement, trauma and even death.
Acts of God : Accident Lawyers Can Still Help
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“An Act of God”, in legal terms, usually refers to a force of nature, such as a storm, tornado or hurricane, or floods or winds. There seems to be a misconception about acts of God when it comes to personal injury and property damage. Many people assume that an injury or damage that occurs due to an act of God automatically carries no liability. This is just not the case.
Graves Amendment : Changing Liability Laws in New York State
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Until recently, victims of automobile accidents in New York had protection through a legal concept called vicarious liability, which allowed victims of car accidents to hold the car owner liable in cases that involved negligence, even if the owner was not the driver of the vehicle. Because leasing and rental companies have some control over who drives their cars, law makers in New York and a few other states put vicarious liability in place to protect innocent victims of negligence.
Driving Accidents in New York City : Double Parking and Liability
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Ask someone to name a few things they associate with Manhattan and you’ll likely get a variety of answers : tall buildings, traffic jams, beeping horns, and undoubtedly, double parking. But after a recent court ruling, New Yorkers might think twice before double parking their vehicle to pick up passengers or make a quick stop at a convenience store.
