The Amtrak derailment south of Tacoma, Washington, serves as reminder that a seemingly routine Monday commute can easily take a life-altering turn. The train was on its inaugural run when it derailed and plunged onto a busy Interstate 5 near the town of Dupont. The cause of the accident has not yet been determined, and […]
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While it can be extremely tempting to talk about your ongoing legal case, there are good reasons why you shouldn’t. Even talking to your friends and family can have adverse repercussions. That’s why we at Jurewitz Law Group Injury & Accident Lawyers recommend all of our clients remain silent when it comes to their cases. […]
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Oh, boy. We could talk about this one for a while. Let’s just say if you’ve been injured in an accident, you’ll be surprised by how quickly the negligent party’s insurance company responds. You might be visited by representatives while you are still recovering. They may even offer you a settlement before they’ve taken the […]
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The technological revolutions of the past few years have completely changed American society. Unfortunately, when it comes to social media, those changes involve many pitfalls. Everyone, no matter their age or profession, should tread carefully when using social media. Especially after you’ve been in a car accident.
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Dealing with insurance companies can be a trying experience. These companies are so large and powerful that people often believe they have no recourse when trying to receive compensation for an accident. Not to mention all the fine print that is almost impossible to understand without a law degree!
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Paul Cornish had been an avid cyclist for most of his 70 years, in fact, he had once held the record for biking from Los Angeles to New York in the least amount of time. It was 1973 when Paul undertook that arduous, coast-to-coast ride; arriving in the Big Apple after only 13 days and […]
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“Last call for alcohol, y’all. You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here.” When you hear that utterance in California, you know that the little hand is on the two and the big hand is approaching the 12. Yes, ever since 1935, last call in the Golden State’s bars and clubs has […]
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According to officials at Rady Children’s Hospital and the San Diego Humane Society, the incidence of children being bitten by dogs is on the rise in San Diego County. An emergency room nurse at Rady says there were 457 reported dog bite cases at the hospital last year, and that in most cases, the victim […]
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Some recent studies suggest that the auto industry is making progress in the development of the self-driving car. The studies centered on two automated safety features available on some newer cars:
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“Safety is our top priority.” Those are the words from the Airbnb website. But consider this Airbnb experience, as reported by Zak Stone, about his family’s stay in Texas on November 8, 2015: “The rope swing looked inviting….When my father decided to give it a try on Thanksgiving morning, the trunk it was tied to broke […]
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