Troublemakers can sometimes engage in hijinks that might sound fun but that are actually very dangerous. While you are walking through a shopping center, teenagers might decide to toss a heavy object, such as a shopping cart or merchandise, down on top of you. These types of actions might seem strange but are surprisingly common and you might suffer serious injuries as a result.
Immature Behavior Can Sometimes End Up Being a Crime
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It's no doubt a car accident can impact your life in many ways. From missing work due to injuries, sorting out your medical bills, or dealing with cumbersome legal processes, an auto crash can leave you devastated. While some accident victims are likely to accept written reports from the police and trust the insurance company to handle the claim, this is not the route you want to take sometimes. For example, the police investigation may not be candid, and the insurance company may offer compensation that you don't deserve.
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The of the most common reasons why trucks crash into small passenger vehicles is driver fatigue, and this might be the chief reason why you were involved in a truck accident. While there are regulations in place to restrict how many hours a truck driver is allowed to operate a vehicle, these regulations are sometimes not followed. Then, your truck accident attorney will need to prove that the driver was fatigued to maximize the compensation you receive for your injuries.
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is responsible for making sure that truck drivers follow strict hours-of-service regulations. However, these regulations are often revised, and not for the better. If a driver is allowed to drive for a long number of hours and this leads to the truck driver crashing into your vehicle, this will play an important role in your case. A truck accident lawyer can look at how long a truck driver was driving, and help you determine if it constitutes negligence.
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As the victim of an accident, you should know that your medical treatment will have a huge effect on your injury claim. The following are some of the specific aspects of your medical treatment that will affect your compensation.
Treatment Delay
Many injuries need immediate medical attention, and delayed treatment can lead to complications and increase the eventual cost of treatment. Therefore, the defendant might argue for reduced damages if you delayed your treatment after the accident.
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