The Most Common Causes of Car Accidents

According to the National Highway Traffic Administration, nearly six million car accidents occur annually, leading to roughly 40,000 fatalities. The majority of these motor vehicle accidents are caused by poor driving behavior.

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5 Tips for Handling Icy, Slippery Roads

If the pavement looks slick, should I venture out? Although it is your safest option to stay off the roads, very few of us have this luxury with work and other obligations. When you have to take your car out on slippery streets, the question becomes: How do I drive in this weather? The answer is, according to the conditions.

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Slips and Falls in Parking Lots: Who’s Responsible?

During winter, the temperatures drop, snow accumulates and both sidewalks and parking lots become icy. These factors combined increase slip and fall risks, but when an injury happens in a parking lot, determining responsibility isn’t always clear.

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Can a Landlord Be Liable for Slip and Fall Injuries?

Let’s say you rent an apartment in a large complex and one morning, you’re using a public walkway when you slip on an uneven, wet surface. In the aftermath, should your landlord have noticed the issue and took action?

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What to Do If You’re Bit by a Stray Dog

According to figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 4.5 million dog bites occur annually in the U.S., with 900,000 resulting in infection. While many get bit by a dog they know, strays are part of this total. If you find yourself in this situation, what should you do?

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