By current estimates there are over four million motorcycles registered in the United States. In decades past, bikers were considered the rebels of society and were to be feared and even avoided. Now, bikers come in all shapes and sizes and from all walks of life. Motorcycle enthusiasts are women and men, teenagers and retirees. Some choose to ride for economical reasons – you can purchase a basic motorcycle relatively cheap and the gas mileage is incredible – while others...

Nearly 1 out of every 2 fatal motorcycle accidents involves another moving vehicle. This staggering number shows that every 90 seconds, on average, there is a motorcycle fatality in the United States. Motorcyclists unlike drivers and passengers in car accidents, have a higher likelihood of fatality in an accident due to the minimal protection the motorcycle provides. More so, the motorist usually experiences more direct contact with the concrete. Unfortunately, not wearing a helmet can...

Road Traffic Accident (RTA) is very unfortunate and can leave you with serious personal injuries. No matter how good a driver you are, you may still involve in an accident which might not be your fault.

According to a report published by Department of Transport, in 2009 (UK) 2,222 people were killed in road traffic accident of which 1,059 people were car drivers and around 222,000 people were suffered personal injury in road accident in 2009. Based on this report we can say...

Road accidents that lead to whiplash neck injuries are not uncommon in UK but many of the claims submitted for approval are often rejected due to various reasons. The primary reason most whiplash neck injury claims are rejected is that claimants do not submit enough proof to support their claim. This article will elaborate on the right way to file a whiplash neck injury claim so that you get 100 percent compensation.

To file a successful whiplash neck injury claim, the...

All employers are supposed to follow certain health and safety codes to protect the interests of their employees but at times despite following these codes, accidents at work do occur. If an employee has been injured at work due to no fault of his own and he can prove this, then he is eligible to file a work accident claim. This article will elaborate on the various steps a claimant should take to file a successful work accident claim.

The first step is to contact a...

We have all read about the $3,000,000.00 cup of McDonald's coffee, but have you heard of Mrs. Liebeck's cup of coffee?  On February 27, 1992, Mrs. Liebeck ordered a cup of coffee at McDonald's.  While holding the cup between her knees with one hand, trying to get the lid off, since there was no cup holder in her car, scalding coffee spilled into her lap.  The 170 degree coffee seared her skin, causing second and third degree burns.

After seven days in the hospital...

Unfortunately, a personal injury can occur to anyone anywhere anytime. If you have been hurt due to the negligence or recklessness of another person, you may be eligible to recover compensation. Rather than defending yourself, you will usually be better off with a personal injury attorney.

If you are like most people, you will have justifiable fear towards being on either end of a lawsuit. The primary objective in a successful injury lawsuit is having a successful attorney...

If you suffer a slip and fall accident while you are in premises besides your own, you can file a personal injury lawsuit. Such accidents may happen due to loose-fitting carpeting on the floor, broken tiles, uneven flooring, wet floors without warning signs, poor lighting. Such accidents are just as common in Fountain Valley as in any other city. There have been records of head injuries, bumps, bruises, broken bones and head injuries resulted by slip and fall.

Fountain Valley...

The city of Fountain Valley in Orange County California prides itself in having a lower number of car accidents when compared to many other cities. The main contributors to car accidents in this city are drunken driving and over speeding.
Role of a lawyer in Fountain Valley car accidents is as essential as any other parts of the country. Many people reach an agreement with the other driver so that they are spared the hassles of filing a lawsuit and going to court.

But in...

If you’ve suffered an injury at work, it’s extremely important to find a good work injury attorney, regardless of who you think was at fault for the accident. A good work injury attorney will help you sort out who is responsible for any damages you’ve suffered and will let you know whether pursuing a case is a good idea. The attorney should be open and friendly. The work injury attorney should fully understand your injury and grievances, and he or she should take the...