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Cruise Control Errors That May Lead to a Car Crash
Cruise control is a safety system that provides certain benefits to drivers when used as intended, including maintaining a constant speed and improving gas mileage. However, depending on how and when drivers use cruise control, it could also lead to a crash. At PKSD, we are dedicated to holding at-fault…
Read MoreWho is Liable for a Head-On Collision?
Recent statistics show that head-on collisions only account for about two percent of all crashes, but they cause over ten percent of all traffic deaths. Even when victims survive, they may suffer life-altering injuries and need costly, long-term medical care. How do these crashes happen and who can be liable?…
Read MoreWhat if the At-Fault Driver Refuses to Respond to a Claim?
After suffering injuries in a car crash, you likely have medical costs, lost wages and other damages. If another driver is at fault for the incident, you may be able to seek compensation through his or her liability insurance. However, what if the at-fault driver refuses to respond to your…
Read MoreDrowsy Driving Myths and Why They Do Not Prevent Crashes
Drowsy driving is one of the leading causes of U.S. traffic accidents today. According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are thousands of crashes resulting in hundreds of deaths each year. While the internet is full of tips for helping drivers to stay awake, most of…
Read MoreU.S. Has the Highest Number of Traffic Deaths in 16 Years
In 2020, there were 38,824 traffic fatalities in the United States. That number is an increase of 10.5 percent from 2019, in which 36,355 people died in traffic accidents. In 2021, those numbers increased to an estimated 42,915 traffic deaths: the most fatalities seen in motor vehicle crashes since 2005….
Read MoreCan Dash Cam Footage Be Used as Evidence in a Car Accident Case?
Proving liability for a car crash is rarely straightforward or without challenges. For this and other reasons, it is vital that you gather all available evidence to help support your claim for compensation. Aside from a police report and witness statements, challenging cases may need more evidence to what caused…
Read MoreWho May Be Liable for a Crash With a Recalled Vehicle?
Few people intend to cause a crash. Most of the time, traffic accidents end up being the result of one or more driver errors. Like most things in life, however, there are exceptions. For instance, what if your crash was caused by a defect in a recalled vehicle? Who may…
Read MoreHow Serious is a Crush Injury From a Car Crash?
Car crashes often lead to serious injuries, from fractures and deep lacerations to organ damage, head traumas and more. No one involved in a serious traffic accident should put off getting a proper medical examination. For victims who suffer crush injuries from a car crash, however, emergency medical treatment is…
Read MoreFiling a Claim for Nerve Damage After a Crash
Nerve damage is a common injury sustained after a crash. While these injuries can range from mild to severe, victims with significant nerve damage can be left with costly medical bills, and pain and suffering. If you have suffered nerve damage in a car crash, you may be able to…
Read MorePassenger Car Crash Claims – Could Multiple Drivers Be Liable?
When riding in someone else’s car you are entrusting your safety to the driver of that vehicle. If that driver is involved in a crash, you may wonder what your legal rights are for recovering the damages you sustained. Do you seek compensation from the driver you rode with? If…
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