Conventional wisdom says that if you wind up rear-ending another driver during an auto accident, you'll end up being the one who's held at fault. This is what makes rear-end collisions among the most dreaded among U.S. drivers. However, there are plenty of instances where conventional wisdom can easily go out the window. The following talks about some of these instances, as well as what you can do to better defend yourself in the event of an accident involving a rear-end collision.
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If you were injured in a car accident, and the other party is at fault, you can file a personal injury claim and recoup money for your past, current and future medical expenses, for your lost wages and for the pain and suffering you endured. However, if both you and the party you collided with are at fault, or share responsibility for the accident, you may wonder if this is an option for you and how the process may be different.
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Today, expectant mothers have more control over their birthing process than in earlier times. Many are opting for a more natural experience without intrusive technologies such as anesthesia, forceps, fetal monitors and episiotomies. More and more mothers are choosing home births. According to the Centers for Disease Control, home births increased 29 percent from 2004 to 2009. But along with the choice for a home delivery comes the added potential for complications and perhaps birth injury.
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One of the nice parts about being involved in a personal injury lawsuit is that you probably will not have to pay your lawyer anything until the case settles. The downside is that it can take months or years for this to happen. While you are waiting for your case to settle so you can receive the compensation you are entitled to, it may be hard to survive financially. This is why many people turn to personal injury loans while they wait.
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One of the biggest challenges for people who have been involved in an accident with a commercial truck is determining who is liable for the damages. Even if it's obvious that the driver of the truck was at fault for the accident, he or she may not be liable for any damages owed to you. In some situations, the trucking company the individual drives for may be liable. Understanding some of the factors that contribute to determining liability is important.
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