Amazing: Missing Scott Co. man found alive in Harrison Co. days after crash

Amazing news: An elderly man was found alive in his wrecked car, almost five full days after it crashed.

Wilbur Eugene Harrod, 77, was found after five days when a passerby saw his car on a road embankment. 356 near Rutland.

Harrod had been reported missing five days earlier. Relatives say the last they saw leaving the house of a friend.

Harrod told rescuers who had been in the car for several days.

I invite you to see this incredible full story: Missing Scott Co. man found alive in Harrison Co. days after crash (WKYT.COM)

Selecting an injury lawyer for my case (car accident).

If someone is injured in an accident, safety should consider hiring a personal injury lawyer. In traffic accidents (car accident, bus accident or truck accident), most often the case in question of the negligence of a driver. Negligence is a lack of reasonable care.

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You must select a lawyer with experience in personal injury, which will advise on measures required to protect their rights. It will tell you if you have a viable legal action, and specifically how long you have to sue. Traffic accidents with cars are complex to analyze and require experienced lawyers.

You can find hundreds of personal injury lawyers, which raises the question: How to select an injury lawyer for my case?

There are multiple sources for finding a lawyer: references in the family, another lawyer or friend, for example. Another option is to search advertising, online, or by means of television, radio or print. A good choice, but a bit complex, is seeking lawyers is written for legal publications, newspapers, magazines or on the internet, specifically on legal issues-oriented traffic accidents with personal injury.

But just getting a name, we should have given our task terminated. We must talk to the lawyer to get an idea of ​​their experience in handling personal injury cases. We ask questions that we generate in the selected security lawyer. There should be good communication between the lawyer and the client.

We should not get carried away by offers lots of money. It is important that we tell our lawyer reality; we must beware of a lawyer to paint us a picture of pink color, in order to get our case and do business. A good lawyer will normally not guarantee the results.

We may make use of the free consultation offered by most lawyers. At this meeting, we must ask questions for our complete satisfaction.

We must be patient because we may have to visit several lawyers before being sure of your selection.

Large vehicles (trucks - buses) Injury Accident Claims - know how to get adequately compensated.

One in eight deaths in car accidents involve large vehicles (eg. Trucks or buses). When a bus is involved in a car accident, 86 percent of deaths and 77 percent of those injured were drivers and passengers of other smaller vehicles involved in the collision. Injuries resulting from truck accidents are usually very severe, they may include: severe disability or even death.

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If you are looking to get adequately compensated, it is very important that you have a personal injury lawyer with experience in his side immediately. The physical evidence at the scene begins to disappear shortly after a truck accident once the police barriers are removed. Time and vehicle traffic along the same stretch of the road quickly destroy the evidence.

If your attorney may have forensic experts, they will know with clarity what the evidence is required and how to document them. Forensic experts may in the future determine how the accident happened and this will be very important for a successful legal process.

You need good lawyers, experienced, immediately intervene to ensure that all evidence is collected and preserved, you receive the best possible care and treatment, and that the best team of experts remains to assess and build their case. They will determine what losses entitled to be compensated for damage to the vehicle, to the past and future medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering. The lawyer will guide you through the process to ensure that you and your family get the best possible compensation for the injuries he has suffered.

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Tips when a traffic accident occurs

Any driver can be involved in a traffic accident. It is known that driving cars is considered a risky activity. "Car crash occurs at any time".

Keep in mind that every accident is different. Not the same a collision between two cars, between a car and a motorcycle, between a truck and a car, or ran over a pedestrian with either vehicle (tractor, truck, bus, car or motorcycle). However, there are actions that we must always present. In addition to this, we must use our logic.

 

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For this reason, it is important that we know we should do when presented an accident.

Initial advice for when crashes occur.

- The first, very important and sometimes difficult for victims, is to stay calm about everything.

A traffic accident is an event that could generate a natural slippage in the emotions of people. We can feel anxiety, fear, stress, anger, sadness or anxiety. Therefore, we must do everything possible to keep calm all the time.

- The second is to consider the most important thing is life and help that could be provided to injured persons.

First we must ensure that we find ourselves well and did not have serious injuries or compromising our health. Then we can check the health of others involved in the accident.

We must also protect the scene, to prevent further accidents. It should be placed reflective signs that tell other drivers that there was an accident and should slow down. These signs must be placed at a distance greater than 30 meters.

- The third is that we must not omit assist people in need, if we are able to provide it.

If you are seriously injured and are not experts, we should not move to prevent more serious injuries. The exception to this rule is that this fire, a flood or a landslide, which may result in additional risk for victims.

If the victims were in serious condition and bleeding, you can place a piece of gauze over the wound to stop the bleeding. If the victims can be moved, they must be located outside of the track and away from the accident, to avoid new risks.

- And finally, the warning should be given. We call the hotline for assistance. We must also call our insurance and transit authorities and report the accident. We should not move vehicles until the authorities (and insurance if applicable) their arrival.

It should give detailed information to help arrives as required. It is very important to give the right direction to the accident.

The foregoing is complemented by what was said in the entry: What to do after car accident

What to do after a car accident

Things can be chaotic immediately after a crash, but following some basic steps can make filing your claim a little easier. "Car crash occurs at any time".

What to do after a car accident?

- Protect the scene. You can prevent further accidents by setting up flares, or keeping your flashers on. If it is dark and your lights don't work, you should have a flashlight to keep your safe while you wait in your disabled car or by the side of the road.

- Call the police. If someone is injured, call 911.

Immediately call the police and report the accident and any injuries.

- Stay with your vehicle until police arrive. remember, do not admit fault.

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- Gather information

* Exchange information with other involved in the accident including:

  - Name, address, phone number

  - Driver license number

  - Make, model and year of the car

  - License plate number and state

  - Car insurance company and policy number

- Document damages with your smart phone.

  - Photograph damage to all vehicles, property and injuries related to the accident.

  - Accident location.

  - People involved with the accident.

- Find witnesses to the accident and write down their contact information.

File a detailed police report. It's the law!

- Seek medical attention

  - Even if you feel fine, it's smart to get checked out by a paramedic.

  - The sooner an injury is documented, the easier it is to file insurance claims.

- Contact a lawyer and get information from the police officer if one is one the scene:

- Name

- Badge or ID number

- Phone number

- Police report number

- Ask the police for a copy of the accident report. It may take up to a couple of days before it is field. The officer's opinion of the accident will be useful in the drivers have a dispute about who was to blame. The police report will also have the officer's information on it in case of the officer is needed to testify.

  - While waiting for a tow-truck, call your lawyer so he/she can advise you on questions to ask and what your next legal steps should be.

  - File your claim. Call your insurance company immediately after a crash to start processing your claim; your insurance company's phone number is likely staffed 24/7. you will likely be contacted by your claims representative within 24 hours to discuss your claim.

Protect your rights.

Perhaps the most important thing you should do after an accident is to consult your attorney. Your attorney can protect your rights and make sure valuable evidence is not destroyed. Often, insurance companies want to take statements immediately after an accident. It is important that you have received legal advice before providing such a statement.

Personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, which means there is no legal fee unless the attorney recovers compensation for your injuries. Your attorney can advise you on issues ranging from how make sure you are fully compensated for your vehicle to how to make sure you are getting the best medical treatment available.

The foregoing is complemented by what was said in the entry: Tips when a traffic accident occurs

Accident prevention - The key research.

I will begin by referring to accident prevention. This is a practical science that uses scientific principles and disciplines to study many accidents where damages (injuries and fatalities) are presented and seeks to prepare those involved in automotive transportation for future events are prevented, or at least reduce their number or their consequences are minor.

  

Three factors in the prevention of accidents (and even the study and the accidents that occur) is based: The vial factor, the vehicle factor and the human factor.

On the human factor building new roads and improving exisstentes they are especially mentioned, considering factors such as:
- The widest possible routes
- Routes with the fewest possible curves, in order to improve the visibility of drivers.
- Well demarcated and facilities for vehicle bypass routes, avoiding unnecessary risks in these maneuvers.
- Suitable for bicycle and pedestrian traffic areas.
- Zoom highways in urban centers, minimizing the interactions between pedestrians and wide avenues.
- Not many people constructions are made, close to major avenues.
- Design of traffic signals clear and easy to interpret.
- Elimination of items that may cause visual confusion or mistakes.
- Elimination of level crossings not only railways, but also in the great avenues.



About the vehicle factor worth noting that at present vehicle manufacturers design the whole vehicle with multiple systems that seek to avoid accidents or if they occur, the consequences for people who ride these are lower. This includes new brake systems, steering, pedestrian sensors, lighting, camera systems for mirrors, fire systems to prevent the vehicle (or its consequences), "air bags", etc.

Similarly, on motorcycles ABS systems are presented in the brakes, airbags jackets, protective helmets in general and for the crew.

It is also very important to the state of the tires, especially when driving vehicles with the wet, where you can present the "aqua planing".

Finally he talks about the human factor, which is possibly the most important plays in the occurrence of traffic accidents role. Recklessness, drunk driving or hallucinogens, or driving by persons lacking experience or knowledge (unfit to drive people).

Here, to prevent accidents, two very important elements prevail: education and the need for frequent monitoring of the physical and mental conditions of drivers.

To prevent or reduce the frequency and / or consequences of accidents should take into account the following elements:

- If a driver violates a rule, I should not do the same.

- Should lead preventively, we can always seeking to stop the vehicle or respond to inappropriate behavior of another person.

- Overtaking, without exception, should be made on the left side and when conditions permit safely. Always avoid overtaking on curved track.

- It should be noted, using the directional and other signs, which will perform a maneuver curve in advance.

- Ensure all traffic signs, especially the traffic lights and signals "stop" or "wait" and the spaces reserved for the crosswalk.

- As drivers we are responsible for the perfect condition of the brakes, steering, tires and vehicle lights. We are also responsible to do everything possible to avoid encandilamientos of other drivers on the road.

- Finally we must be aware that as drivers are responsible for our lives and others who share the road and around us. We drive all the attention and possible caution.

- We are responsible to stay focused when driving, so we should not be intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol or hallucinogens; We must not drive while performing other activities such as smoking or talking on the phone; and we must be sim sleep, tired or in states of emotion that can reduce our concentration. When these conditions occur, the vehicle must stop at the edge of the road and get enough rest to recover our concentration.

- As a general rule, we must respect other people on the road (motorized or not) as we would like to respect us.

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About the legislation on traffic safety in the world

In the world, different legislative institutions of government that are responsible for improving traffic safety. This is important because you need to combine three elements:

- The education of traffic participants

- The traffic control and road system.

- The vehicle performance

The conditions that may be mentioned that the most important requirements do not describe the design, but performance criteria to be met in the tests defined. Only those norms support the creativity of engineers and contest of different ideas.

On legislation in the automotive world, there are different starting points depending on the country. For example, the goal the bodies responsible for developing standards in the United States was that participants in traffic, especially the driver, could be educated only in a limited way; Therefore, those in the vehicle must be protected in case of an accident caused by your own vehicle.

He was given the second priority to measures to prevent accidents. Contrary to the view of the United States, European lawmakers gave the driver much more responsibility because the central point for them was the prevention of accidents. Beginning and until the mid-1960s, the number of serious and fatal accidents with injuries reached such a high level that the US government is defined in November 1966, with the Act Motor Vehicle Safety intensive requirements for automobiles. Europe and other countries followed.

In Europe, the situation with regard to standards development process is as follows: vehicles can drive faster than 6 km / h (3.7 mph) and can be driven on public roads must meet national requirements or if possible, apply for an approval -tipe European Economic Community (ECC). If the vehicle manufacturer applies for approval of ECC type, you must also prove that it has introduced a system of quality control to ensure the conformity of production (COP).

Based on the agreement of 1958 concerning common rules for the approval of parts and vehicles, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe is working to harmonize the different standards around the world. By setting October 16, 1955, the working title now has the following meaning: "New Agreement concerning the adoption of uniform technical prescriptions for wheeled vehicles, equipment and parts used in road vehicles. .. ".

Application for membership is on a voluntary basis. This means that countries that are not members of the ECC GU5 United Nations could join this organization.

From March 1998 to November 1999, the ECC and Japan, respectively, became members of this commission. More than 100 rules are in force, and some of those rules could be used as part of the approval of ECC type. Additional actions to minimize trade barriers between the continents of America, Japan and Europe began with the Transatlantic Economic box. The aim is to improve trade relations between Europe and the United States and to reduce trade barriers. A further commitment was given to create, more comprehensively, applies to vehicles. In international research activities Harmonized (IHRA), the following topics, led by the countries below, are handled:

side impact: Australia

Frontal impacts: Italy

the compatibility of vehicles: UK

Biomechanics: United States

Intelligent Transport Systems: Canada

pedestrian safety: Japan 

Guided by the IHRA Steering Committee, the number of harmonized standards should be increased. As of February 2000, approximately 80% of standards were able to be harmonized if the automaker accepts the highest security level in the other continents.

Reference:

Complied from sources of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standars (FMVSS), Washinton, DC, United States.

Negligence due to obstructions of vision in car crash

These are accidents where obstructions to vision of the drivers of the vehicles are presented. The vision of the drivers can be blocked and this prevents you from seeing through the object that obstructs the view.

Bus accident

The view is usually blocked by cars parked next to the road (may be illegal or even legal) for some types of vegetation (shrubs, trees, grass, etc.), by man-made structures (walls columns, bridges, posts, etc.), or even vertical traffic signals.

When these accidents occur between a motorcycle and a vehicle of another type (such as car, bus or truck), there may be a responsibility of the other driver (not the driver of the motorcycle) for the accident.

You can also submit responsibilities by the state, a political subdivision or even the land adjacent to the tracks (where, for example, vegetation that obstructs the view you are in).

Any relevant statute and ordered to be investigated and records of cases investigated. No uniformity among states occurs in this area.

If claims that may arise due to an accident that occurs due to defects in public and road route is presented. These arise due to the existence of slippery substances (such as sand and gravel) and objects that interfere with vision (such as trees or fallen tree branches on the road).

They also have problems with traffic signals. In these cases signals needed who have never installed they occur, or that were once installed off (evil). Deleted rail lines that were never painted or were painted in place are inadequate.

These cases are necessarily complex and its processes should be handled by experienced attorneys in car crash.

Transportation departments and public authorities are not responsible for discretionary decisions and functions. However, some functions such as maintenance of signals, usually not discretionary and therefore in case of an accident is present due to a failure of this type, can be held responsible to the public authority due to their negligence.

Hence the importance of the cases handled by lawyers and investigators, who should carefully read the applicable statutes and related notes. In some cases there may be a special legal provision dealing with traffic control devices.

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Danger, hazard, risk

The lawyers and accident reconstructionist often use terms like "risk-taking", "danger", "drive within the envelope of no return", or state that a product is "unreasonably dangerous".

"Risk" is a planned or involuntary a person of a vehicle in a way that can cause injuries or damage operation. Accident statistics show that high-powered cars have higher rates than their lower power counterparts accidents. Vehicles with four-wheel drive are often driven faster than road conditions permit.

In general we can say that technological advances increase the speed of the vehicle, not necessarily traffic safety. Therefore, drivers should know how to handle well the technological advances of the car.



"Hazard" is the potential to cause harm or loss. Hazards may be associated with the driver, vehicle, road, or the environment. For example, a tired or sufficiently experienced driver, a wet road, a hole, a tire burst (or deflation), an overloaded vehicle, etc. It can be a risk.

You can also mention other hazards, such as roads or poorly lit tunnels, the lack of a buffer in good condition in a vehicle, a sign covered with a tree or snow, a sharp edge of the cabinana of a bus or truck, or improper use of a seatbelt (bad tight, for example).

All risks have the potential to cause accidents and / or injuries to people sharing traffic, regardless of their origin or nature.

"Danger" is the probability of a risk of becoming the cause of an accident, and therefore generate injury or damage. For example, if a vehicle is driven with four bald tires (that's the danger) at high speed and with a wet road, it creates a high degree of risk, since it increases the probability of an accident occurring.

Then, security would be a measure of the probability that there is a risk or danger. Safety is increased to minimize or even eliminate, where possible, the risk associated with the driver, the vehicle, the road and the environment.

Exaggerating the contribution of safety systems in vehicles it should be avoided by manufacturers. It can be shown that the air bags, seat belts and improved braking systems have improved safety. However, there are factors that can invite a driver, for example to travel faster, such as pneumatic "super strength" road in snow.

lawyers and Reconstructionist must be able to clearly distinguish between "Danger, Hazard and Risk", to carry out a claim, for example, in the case of an accident with a car, a bus, a tractor. Similarly, forensic experts are able to recognize the most important information to be processed in each case to determine responsibility for the accident on the part of lawyers.

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The investigation of a traffic accident

Forensic experts are essential in the investigation of accidents. Normally a traffic accident is a complex and difficult to understand event both for people in general, as a lawyer and / or a court. For this it requires a forensic expert for objective evidence about the accident.

Scene accident - site for forensic expert

The forensic expert has often able to determine as events occur and / or to determine what events did not occur. This information is used by lawyers to determine who is responsible for the accident and carry out the claim.

Many forensic experts working for individual insurers, or to lawyers who made claims on the private sector companies. Indeed, in some countries these experts work as civil servants.

Forensic experts based their analysis on the information they can gather the accident. This can be:

- Reports of the accident.

- The statements of witnesses.

- Videos of CCTV.

- Videos and pictures that could be taken by individuals.

- Photographs of the accident, if they were taken and there.

- Medical reports of injuries displayed by people involved in the accident.

- Plans of the accident site

- Documents traffic signs in the place where the accident occurred.

- Reports on the climatic conditions at the time of the accident.

Additionally, the forensic expert often requires going to the scene to take, for example, measurements of skid marks (or others that may make the vehicle tires). These traces allow, in some cases, calculating the speed of the vehicles involved.

It is also required to verify the existence of elements that could obstruct the view of drivers (such as traffic signals misplaced or trees) and can be a cause of the accident and evidence to determine the liability of the act. In some cases the elements obstruct the view and it is not possible that the driver can see the traffic signals.

If you can know the position delos fragments off the vehicles involved on the track, this evidence can help to determine the point of impact. Also, in case of an accident involving leakage may be possible to relate a vehicle with the fragments found at the scene.

Even there have been cases where DNA testing can relate a vehicle accident involving leakage of fact and determine the responsibility of the driver.

Qualified forensic experts who know how to take evidence and how to research, to avoid loss of important information that you can not recover after required.

In some cases, the state of the road (both asphalt and traffic signals) may be the cause of the accident. In some cases, you can shift the blame and avoid sanctions insurance when this can be demonstrated. Moreover, you can get to demonstrate the accountability of government entities in the accident.

Experts are required to (and in some cases lawyers) come quickly to the accident. This in order to carry out the investigation of the scene of the accident while the scene is preserved and the evidence has not been altered.

If possible, you should obtain the statements of witnesses as quickly as possible, before they start to forget important details. It is also possible that over time, and after talking to others, witnesses corrupt their version of events.

Very honest and accurate forensic experts are required, working with experts also lawyers. A traffic accident investigation and its claim is a service that must be provided by a good lawyer, working as a team with researchers.

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California Car Accident Lawyer: Driver Arrested In San Juan Capistrano Hit-and-Run...

I found this interesting article on a fleeing vehicle accident where the driver was arrested. I agree with the author:

"Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family members and friends of Cesar Andres Medina for their tragic loss. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers."

Car accident lawyer

In these cases it is very important that the family of the person who dies of advice of a good lawyer and a good investigation of the facts is made, looking for objective evidence of the accident for demonstrating the responsibility of the driver arrested.

As I read in the article, there are witnesses to the fact, which can facilitate the research process. However, in my experience with traffic accidents, it seems very important to seek as much objective evidence of the accident, in order to carry out a wrongful killing.

It is completely outrageous action of the driver, which not only hit the pedestrian, but it fled the scene without paying the aid to pedestrians. All drivers should always drive defensively, avoiding by any means possible cause injury or, as in this case, death to pedestrians who share the road.

As this case, many car crashes, motorcycles, trucks and buses that occur around the world. In these cases a good investigation to determine those responsible for the accident is needed. That is, it requires experienced lawyers and investigators to help the family of the victims (and victims) with the processes that are generated by the accident.

California Car Accident Lawyer: Driver Arrested In San Juan Capistrano Hit-and-Run...: Officials have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with the hit-and-run death of 23-year-old Cesar Andres Medina. According to a n...

Bus Accident

Bus accidents are usually catastrophic events requiring, where possible, the legal counsel for claims generated by the extensive damage, serious injury or death that occur there.

If you are one of the many people who have been victims of a bus accident, a good advice is to contact an experienced attorney to provide legal assistance.

Bus accident

It is that you can dedicate to rest while it heals, leaving the legal part that involves traffic accident in the hands of a good lawyer. This is also good advice if you are a family who has been injured or has died from an accident with a bus.

Worldwide, and here in the United States, traffic accidents occur frequently, including accidents where buses are involved. According to statistics, in the United States more than 300 fatal accidents occur during a year. These accidents, although no fatalities include also involve property damage, serious injury costs and possible disabilities. All this has a high frequency in a bus accident.

The causes of a bus accident is complex to determine. Additionally, it is complex to litigate, because you can find involved in the accident the bus driver, the bus company management, other drivers, etc.

That is, there are multiple responsible parties in the crash of a bus, which generate a series of questions:

Is it the responsibility of the bus driver?

Is there a responsibility for the management company buses?

Are there others involved in the accident responsible drivers?

Is there liability of bus OEMs?

Is there a government agency responsible for, in the case of a public bus?

Was there the influence of drugs or alcohol as a factor in the accident?

They were there mereorológicas bad conditions (or visibility) that influenced the occurrence of the accident?

Does the road was defective and this influenced the occurrence of the accident?

Due to the great weight of the buses and the possibility for them to move at high speed, damage, injuries and deaths that may occur they are very catastrophic. This generates much suffering on the victims, costly medical expenses, extensive damage to cars involved (which are usually the total loss of the vehicle) and the loss of income of the victims during the time of recovery.

All accidents are unexpected events. In the case of a bus accident, often traumatic, unexpected events. When a bus accident in one (or more) people die, the driver can face criminal charges for manslaughter. And even when people do not die, there is normally the right to compensation for the pain, medical expenses, lost wages, etc.

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History - traffic accidents

In 1896 a pedestrian dies as the story goes, and the first car driver happened in 1898. Given the advancement of technology at that time, you can ensure that these choches not run at high speeds, are achieved as today . We are also confident that the roads were not paved, there was no traffic lights or signals on the tracks, and moreover, there was no traffic agents of the state responsible for the prevention of accidents and traffic management.

It is traffic accidents, and it was said when they talked about the universality of traffic accidents, the only difference between accidents that occurred over 110 years and accidents today, makes the magnitude and quantity. According to global agencies, traffic accidents and pass the 1,200,000 deaths / year, making them the leading cause of death worldwide (surpassing deaths from war or common criminals). Furthermore it is estimated that the cost generated by these traffic accidents spends 500,000 million dollars a year, so that the World Bank will consume about 25% of its global health resources in addressing traffic accidents, endangering the viability of global health policies.



If traffic accidents viewed from sustainable development, is that the policies of prevention, education and repression generate traffic accidents are dubious because they do not guarantee human security. It can be said then that the accident must be analyzed from many points of view, not only from the legal side and the economic consequences, but also in sustainable development and as an element that can eventually impact more severely than today, in the world economy.

For the curious, I'll expand a bit on the first traffic accident said. It is an accident happened in Ireland, where Mary Ward dies at 42 years of age (31 August 1896) when he falls for a vehicle that had steam engine and had been designed by his cousin. Mary Ward was a scientist and pioneer in the fields of microscopy and telescoping eminent.

The August 17, 1896 dies Bridget Driscoll, a 44-year-old mother of two children. This happens in an accident with a car of the Anglo-French company (The Roger-Benz) to the dizzying speed of 7 km / h. The car was performing a demonstration to the public and was led by Arturo Edsell employee (wearing three weeks driving). A lengthy investigation of six hours, after which the jury gives its verdict of "accidental death", which was not carried out any legal proceedings against the driver or the company that owns the car was made. As a curious thing one can cite the speed (7 km / h) was described as tremendous and the coroner said that an accident like this does not happen again.

The first fatal crash of a car into a tree leaving a dead man occurred on February 12, 1898, when Henry Lindfield, a businessman, died in hospital several hours after the accident. Here too there was a verdict of "accidental death."

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Why should we hire a lawyer for a traffic accident claim

You have a lot of stress when you have been in a car accident. Has tasks because of their injuries, how to handle a complaint, the arrangement of your car and several other issues.

This is where lawyers can assist in managing demand, reducing stress that this process generates. Anyway, it is important to determine whether to hire a lawyer is a good choice for you.

If you are the driver and / or owner of the car you will have an immediate loss due to vehicle damage. The damage can be severe and difficult to fix, or even your vehicle can be considered a total loss.

You must know if the vehicle is deemed a total loss.

We must recruit and make reparations payments.

The question is whether the damages are covered by another insurance company or if your coverage will pay.

When the responsibility is yours, it is intended that the payments make their own policy.

When responsibility is another driver, seek to make the payments the insurer of the other person.

In particular, such as an accident where there is leakage cases, you can seek compensation in the insurance company itself.

Very often the initial offer of insurance companies when a claim is made, it is not enough to cover the cost of repair or replacement (in case of total loss), regardless of the company that is looking for payment and if your own company or other person.

In seeking to achieve get what you deserve, it is important to file the complaint, the services of a lawyer who is willing, energy and enough to make the whole process properly knowledge required.

If the accident (such as a car crash or accident) involves personal injury, and specifically if you who are injured as a result of the accident it is required to seek appropriate medical attention immediately. You can not delay the process to prevent it more difficult to prove that injuries are a result of the accident.

Payments requiring dependent care coverage to your policy, even if the responsibility is not theirs, their accounts shall be paid by the liability coverage the other driver.

If you live in a no-fault state, you can request payment of their personal injury protection coverage, seeking to get their bills without the delays of negotiation between the companies.

There are also other payments that can be searched, such as medical payments if they are included in your policy, your health insurance policy, the coverage in case of an accident involving a leak or underinsured driver.

When looking for a refund, the insurance company trying to avoid paying more than they strictly require and only pay what is established as valid expenses. You should keep all receipts documenting the care and services required.

When you have trouble paying medical bills for injuries from a traffic accident, it is advisable to look for a personal injury attorney to know what to do.

A good lawyer with experience, know how to get the amounts of the highest possible settlement for their clients. You should also be able to determine the values ​​of compensation for damages that include:

- Mental Anguish

- Pain and suffering

- Aftermath (for example, when there is blindness due to an accident). In this case it is possible to obtain general damages and the actual costs of their medical bills.

There is a statute of limitations, which varies by state, which causes only a short period of time and local, state and federal have to file your claim and protect their rights.

If you have been injured or have lost any personal property or business due to an accident, do not wait to get the help you need and deserve.

You only have a short period of time and in local, state and federal agencies to file their claim and protect their rights. This period is called the statute of limitations, and varies by state.

For all these reasons and more, it is recommended that if you think you need a lawyer to make your complaint, contact as quickly as possible. An experienced attorney will leave you time to focus on healing and so you can move on with your life.

Do not hesitate, a lawyer is a great help, and sometimes a need to make arrangements that generates a traffic accident. Also, a good lawyer, an honest lawyer, you know tell if not require their services.

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Universality of the accident and investigation.

Traffic accidents are events that have occupied the attention of the physical, engineering, automotive manufacturers, those who design and develop roads, economics, law (lawyers), of politics, of the insurers, governments of different states around the world and many world organizations such as OMS, ONU, World Bank, etc. We can say that since they appeared automotive and began presenting traffic accidents, they influenced the governments of all states of the world.

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From the physical point of view, traffic accidents are a universal event. That is, traffic accidents comply with the same laws of physics in any country in the world, presenting specific differences in time, place and mode.

While the appearance of the automobile has generated many positive changes in humanity, it is also clear that also interferes in areas such as human freedom and their right to grow both as a spiritual, as material, in conditions of equality, fairness without exclusions.

In the accident, the people is one of the most vulnerable parts. So universally the law requires that people (drivers and / or pedestrians) take the risk and danger of moving down the tracks; assume the possibility of damages that may arise due to the motor driving where accidents can occur. This can be seen from the process of design and construction of motor roads and where large sums of money are spent in search of safer motor vehicles and accidents can be avoided or at least diminish and / or minimize negative consequences of such events.

It is clear that a vehicle has more kinetic energy to the extent that its mass and speed is increased. Specifically speed increases this energy quadratic way. Similarly, vehicles are designed to avoid looking strong (or fatal) injuries at certain speeds, which then imposes a speed limit beyond which generates larger driving death of its occupants risks. While designing vehicles that could resist impacts at higher speeds, this means higher costs. That is, in some way the speed limits are dictated by economic factors. This then implies that it is not always possible to indicate the cause of the accident is only the vehicle speed and only this factor an imputation of guilt occurs as a reckless, negligent or malpractice.

Similarly, you have to pedestrians and other users of public spaces along which cars, assume the risks pass through these places. That is why the education of these people is an important factor reducing accidents, although experience has shown that does not allow in any way to eliminate the risk of accidents. It is also clear that, although such a pedestrian commit a rash act that creates a risk to their welfare to move improperly by the way they travel motor, no obligation for drivers of motor driving defensively is removed and Avoid (where possible) to injury or death of that person who recklessly passes occur.

As you can see, determining responsibility in a traffic accident is a task that requires a lot of knowledge of the factors that are involved in these events, as already indicated, ranging from engineering vehicles, road engineering until the same education of the population in general. A lawyer or investigator engaged in investigating traffic accidents and the arrangements that these events involve (such as insurance claims) must necessarily have specific training and, if possible, lot specific expertise in the analysis of accidents transit.

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Based on research - how an accident occurs

A traffic accident is an event that occurs instantaneously. This is what an event evolves and develops in two physical dimensions, ie in space and time.

These phases should be valued at the time at which a driver perceives to be presenting an event, because it is an obstacle in its path or presents him a sudden danger; the first thing after a quick assessment of the circumstances, is to decide the maneuver that seems more convenient to circumvent the emergency.

To analyze the evolution of the accident, then they raised three (3) phases, namely:

1. STAGE OF PERCEPTION

At this stage all those involved in the accident (drivers or pedestrians), perceive a risk (Point of Perception Possible) and likewise the risk is understood as a danger (Point of Perception Real).

This moment of perception vary from those involved, because it can be influenced by special sensitivity motivated by, or practice reflections, producing a rapid response to stimulation, without an accurate perception of danger.

It is also important to know that for a driver traveling at a certain speed, angle Aplio present a vision always clear as it can perform movements of vision to the side. The higher the speed, the less (or no show) this movement is only a distant point and the clear visual angle is reduced in its 10 degrees is observed.


2. PHASE OF DECISION

This second phase starts immediately after the sensing phase. It is people's reaction to the stimulus perceived imminent danger or accident.

In some cases this stage does not exist or does not occur, and therefore single phase perception of conflict or accident it occurs.

The reaction point is where the person is when he responds to the stimulus generated by the perception of danger and began a rapid assessment of the maneuver to be executed to avoid or minimize the damage caused by the accident.

During the short analysis that the person to select a maneuver, the reaction time, a certain time during which a driver has not executed the maneuver and the vehicle continues to move, a distance (reaction distance) is used . This is determined according to the time used to analyze and evaluate the danger and the speed at which the vehicle travels.

Then, this distance is added the distance traveled by the vehicle during the maneuver running the driver. If the selected maneuver was braking, the vehicle will require a minimum distance dependent on the rate at which the automobile travels.

3. PHASE OF CONFLICT

It is where the accident occurs physically, despite making any evasive maneuver (braking or cornering). Although these Driving mechanism can reduce the severity of the accident, they were not sufficient, suitable or appropriate to prevent the accident.

A traffic accident investigator, a lawyer and a judge, has to be certain of the three phases mentioned here to proceed to determine the causes of the accident and the resulting responsibilities.

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