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Many people choose SUVs because they are supposed to be safe cars. Unfortunately, this is not necessarily the case — at least for passengers in the front seat of these vehicles. CNBC reported recently that crash tests involving many small SUVs had revealed problems with safety features affecting the front passenger seat. The crash tests were conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety on seven small SUVs that had generally received good crash test ratings. The results were troubling. When accidents happen, safety features can and should help to prevent fatalities and serious injuries among car passengers. If there was [...]

In 2014, 846 people were killed in car accidents attributed to drowsy driving. Fatal accidents represent only a small portion of the total number of collisions involving fatigued drivers. In fact, Journalist’s Resource from the Harvard Kennedy School’s Shorenstein Center reports that thousands, or even millions, of drowsy driving accidents happen annually. Estimates on the scope of the problem vary greatly, with data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration collected between 2005 and 2009 revealing an average of 83,000 drowsy driving-related accidents annually. A different report from a Special Commission on Drowsy Driving, however, estimated around 1.2 million fatigue-related collisions [...]

Everyone likes free stuff. Here is car accident lawyer Steve Caya’s best free legal advice. No one likes to think they or a family member may be injured in an accident, but let’s face it — the unexpected does happen. Accident victims can be placed in two categories: those who are fully and fairly compensated for their injuries and losses and those who are not. What separates the two? The answer is insurance. In every accident case, I have to analyze who is at fault, what are the injuries and damages and what is the source of compensation for my client’s injuries. [...]

Pokémon Go is a new concept in the field of video games because it involves the creation of an augmented reality. Players install an app on their phone and then must go outside into the real world and try to find Pokémon characters that the app makes appear in various locations.  The game is novel since it gets people out of the house, but it has quickly become apparent that there is a problem developing. Many people who play the game will end up driving to find Pokémon, which means many of them will be behind the wheel with [...]

Road rage is, unfortunately, very common among drivers throughout the United States. Road rage can prompt motorists to act in a variety of unsafe ways, significantly increasing the chances of auto accidents occurring. When and if a driver gives into road rage and causes a crash to happen, injured victims of the accidents or the loved ones of people whose lives are lost can pursue a claim for compensation. Attorney Steve Caya is a Janesville auto accident lawyer who helps victims hold angry drivers accountable for the consequences that their road rage causes. Unfortunately, there are far too many [...]

In recent months, a disturbing trend has been occurring throughout the United States. Nursing home staff members have been taking pictures and/or videos of residents who are under their care. These photos and videos, unfortunately, sometimes appeared to show seniors being abused or neglected. Many of the videos also showed the nursing home resident in a compromised or embarrassing position. All of this is generally done without the senior’s permission and the pictures and videos posted on the Internet are usually without the consent of those who are being recorded or photographed. If nursing home residents are harmed by [...]

Drugged driving has become increasingly common, especially as attitudes towards marijuana have shifted nationwide and the drug has become more accepted for medicinal and recreational purposes. The rise in drugged drivers has come at an unfortunate time, as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates the number of drugged drivers has risen while there has been a big decline in the number of drunk drivers. While more people are driving after using drugs, this does not mean the behavior is acceptable. Driving while under the influence of legal or illegal drugs can significantly increase the risk of collisions if those drugs cause impairment and [...]

All car accidents have the potential to cause serious and often fatal injuries. Some crashes, however, are more likely to cause deadly accidents. In particular, high-speed crashes are significantly more likely to be fatal than collisions that occur at lower speeds. If someone you love is killed in a high speed car accident, a Janesville wrongful death law firm can assist you in making a claim for compensation. You should be able to recover monetary damages caused by the death, if another driver was responsible for causing the collision to occur. HIGHER SPEED LIMITS HAVE FATAL CONSEQUENCES A recent [...]

Drowsy driving can have deadly consequences. As Consumer Reports warns, about a fifth of all car accidents that occur over the course of the year involve a driver who is fatigued. A driver who nods off for even five seconds could cause a devastating crash, as it is possible to travel the length of a full football field in this five second period of time. When a driver causes a collision while he is fatigued, the drowsy driver should be held accountable. A Janesville auto accident lawyer can provide assistance to crash victims in taking legal action to pursue a case [...]

If you or a loved one is injured in an accident, there are three factors that will determine whether you will be fully compensated for your loss: who is at fault; what injuries and damages did you suffer; and, FROM WHAT SOURCE WILL YOU BE COMPENSATED! I have placed this final factor in all caps because this issue is so important and so misunderstood by  consumers. If you or a loved one is seriously injured due to the negligence of another, it is likely the only source of money to compensate you for your losses is insurance. Most negligent [...]