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Most people take elevators for granted. When an elevator is well maintained, it is a reliable and convenient way to travel between floors in a building. However, elevators are composed of very heavy machinery. Because of this, they can present hazards to those who use them. When someone… Read more
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Mail carriers face several possible dangers each day that include having to deal with man’s best friend. Dog bites represent one of the most common causes of injuries sustained by mail carriers, but another source of sustaining an injury while delivering mail is about as common, yet does not… Read more
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According to the Center for Disease Control, there are approximately 1.1 million burn injuries that occur in the United States every year. In fact, in the year 2002, someone was injured in a fire every 23 minutes. If you’ve been injured in a fire as a result of someone else’s negligence, you… Read more
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Just about anyone enjoys a good fireworks display, whether it be on the 4th of July, at a concert, or during an inaugural ceremony. Fireworks are not an original American concept, however. For centuries, fireworks have been used to elevate the pomp and pageantry of royalty and to celebrate military… Read more
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Commonly known as merry-go-rounds, and found at amusement parks, fairs, and carnivals, carousels are amusement rides that feature a rotating platform with seats or animal figures for riders to sit on. Studies have consistently shown that carousels are by far the most dangerous rides at… Read more
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It’s a common quip that you can sue for any reason in the United States. While that may be a well-tread joke, it doesn’t reflect the reality of civil law. As defined by state or federal law, you must have a good reason to file a lawsuit.Typically, this means that somebody must have either willfully… Read more
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An evening of watching your favorite sports team play or a celebrity perform at Madison Square Garden can quickly turn into an unexpected trip to the emergency room. That's because in a bustling arena like this, accidents can happen unexpectedly and for many different reasons. Unfortunately,… Read more
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Recovering from a car accident requires you to treat and rehabilitate any injuries, as well as request compensation for financial losses. If you damage your new car in an auto collision, you might have to deal with an insurance company that over-calculates the value of the depreciation associated… Read more
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A car “totaled” in an accident refers to a situation where the repair costs exceed the car's value. When that happens, the insurance carrier will likely declare your car a total loss and offer you a settlement amount based on the car's market value minus any deductible or salvage value.You can… Read more
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The aftermath of a car accident represents one of life’s most important moments of truth.How you respond after a vehicle collision determines the likelihood of you recovering the financial losses associated with the crash. The first item on your to-do list involves calling 911 to activate the… Read more
