The Black Box In Your Wrecked Vehicle And Accident Liability
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10 August 2023
A vehicle's "black box," known as an Event Data Recorder (EDR), is a device installed in many modern cars to record and store valuable data about the vehicle's performance during a car accident or other critical events. The data collected by the black box can be crucial in determining fault after a car accident. Below, read how the EDR works and how the data it holds can affect accident investigations
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When The Injury After A Car Accident Is Permanent
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22 June 2023
The injuries from a car accident are nearly always impactful. However, some injuries are not expected to fully heal, leaving the victims with permanent injuries. When determining compensation for a car accident victim, the presence of permanent injuries can significantly impact the amount owed. Permanent injuries typically refer to long-lasting or irreversible physical or psychological impairments resulting from the accident.
Compensation Is Affected
After a car accident with permanent injuries, the amount of money paid to the victim will increase substantially over that of other types of injuries.
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Potential Damages In A FedEx Truck Accident
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28 April 2023
FedEx uses about 200,000 trucks to deliver goods to people and companies around the country. Not immune to the hazards of real life, FedEx trucks get involved in roughly 1,000 accidents per year including 12 fatal accidents between January 2020 — January 2022. When you find yourself involved in an accident with a FedEx truck, FedEx takes it very seriously due to the potential damage involved. The average settlement amount with FedEx comes to about $75,000 — $111,000.
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What Amount Can You Expect As Settlement For A Back Injury?
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31 January 2023
Back injuries can be common in workplaces, especially if you stand for extended periods, perform repetitive tasks, or operate machinery. Note that some common types include pulled muscles and life-altering spinal cord injuries. Further, if you suffer any of these injuries, you will likely have to deal with chronic back pain and the inability to work as efficiently as before. Therefore, you can pursue a workers' compensation settlement from your employer to cover your losses.
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