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Many commuters today chose to walk or cycle to work and for their daily errands. Urban areas boast high walking scores to lure new residents. Washington, DC has become an epicenter of activity. Independent rating agencies score up-and-coming areas based on a number of factor...

An increasing number of people in Washington, DC are swapping out their smartphones for smartwatches. Smartwatches are compact, easy to use and fit on your wrist so you don't have to worry about losing them. However, some people assume that convenience makes it acceptable to use their smartwatch while t...

Anyone who contributes to a negligent accident may face a civil suit in Washington, DC. “Anyone” could potentially include businesses, including social media enterprises. In 2021, a court ruling suggested that Snap Inc., the entity behind the social media platform Snapchat, might be liable for injuries ...

Catastrophic auto accidents in Washington, DC and elsewhere in the United States can have devastating consequences. These include motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians, bicycles and motorcycles. If you ride a motorcycle, you may be interested to learn that some states have more negative track re...

Residents of Washington, DC and other states in the country may have a claim for violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, or TCPA. Such a claim may be available in a situation in which a person is receiving unsolicited or unrequested robocalls from telemarketers. In some instances, these type...

Washington, DC employees who report insider knowledge of illegal happenings in an organized structure are referred to legally as whistleblowers. These can include employees, contractors, clients, suppliers or any other individual who is privy to a business's illegal activities. The federal and state gov...

There may come a time in your life at which you believe you need to report what you believe is improper conduct of an individual, business or other entity in Washington, DC. In other words, you may find yourself in the position of others who have felt compelled to file whistleblower claims. With this in...

Lawsuits in Washington, DC and around the country may become class actions if more than one person suffers harm due to a defendant's negligence. This type of litigation is often brought against manufacturers accused of making dangerous or defective products, companies accused of running deceptive advert...

A driver's greatest fears might involve collisions with a semi-truck. Semi-trucks could cause massive damage to other vehicles, and the chances of a fatality appear significant. Untold numbers of semi-truck reach their Washington, DC destinations without troubles, but there are scores of instances where...

Car accidents can happen at any time in Washington, DC, but it's much more likely that you'll be in a crash if you're tired. There are some things that you can do to avoid drowsiness while driving. How to avoid driving while tired One of the most important things to do to ensure you're rested before a d...

After an auto accident in Washington, DC, most people are going through many emotions and often don't think about everything they need to do. Visiting a doctor should top their list, because they can use it as evidence. Furthermore, some injuries do not present themselves immediately after a vehicle acc...

A motor vehicle accident could prove devastating. Even a minor mishap could lead to significant physical injuries. Washington, DC drivers or passengers harmed due to another driver's negligence may seek compensation through a lawsuit or insurance settlement. Questions understandably arise regarding what...

Semi-trucks may seem like an intimidating presence on the road. Even when a truck travels slowly and safely, its commanding presence may worry drivers of passenger cars. Those who read reports about truck accident statistics might feel even more intimidated considering the damage that semi-trucks...

Traumatic brain injuries (or TBIs) are some of the most severe you may ever sustain. These types of injuries happen often in car accidents, but there are other negligent-related acts that can lead to a TBI. These types of injuries vary in terms of severity, but the fact remains they can have a si...

We know that any injury can be difficult to endure after a car accident. However, there are some situations in which the injuries you suffer can be more damaging than normal. Some of the most common accidents in car accidents are those involving soft tissue damage, but there are some that are mor...

Whenever you get behind the steering wheel, you need to prioritize awareness and watch for negligence on the road. Unfortunately, many individuals are reckless in their actions, and they cause severe collisions. Many of these crashes occur in high-traffic cities where countless vehicles travel ea...

It's a fact: left turns are much more dangerous than right turns. They cause more crashes and typically result in more severe injuries. Most experts, including the biggest shipping companies in the world, agree there's a very good reason why you should avoid left turns. Left Turns are Deadly Abo...

Nearly 95% of car crashes are preventable with defensive driving, that's according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). If more people adhered to defensive driving tactics, we could significantly reduce America's annual 6,000,000 car crashes. But what is defensive...

Driving in crowded cities can be extremely stressful, especially for those used to maneuvering rural roads and suburban streets. Driving in large cities often requires greater mental focus and an eye for potential hazards. To help identify and prevent some of the most common urban crashes, we've ...

In the last blog post in a seven-part series, our Birmingham car accident attorneys explain exhaustion and set-off in regard to how auto insurance coverage works when an underinsured motorist has been involved in a crash. An insured need not give up their rights to collect UIM (underinsured motor...

In the sixth blog post in a seven-part series, our Birmingham car accident attorneys explain who is insured under certain auto insurance policies. Courts in Alabama have recently issued several judgments surrounding the issue of when a claimant is an insured under a specific policy. For example, ...

In the fifth blog post in a seven-part series, our Birmingham car accident lawyers explain how stacking works with uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) auto insurance coverage. Stacking insurance coverage allows insureds to increase their level of UM/UIM coverage according to the number of ve...

In the third blog post in a seven-part series, our Birmingham car accident attorneys explain the occupancy requirement for uninsured/underinsured motorist auto insurance coverage. Insurance policies containing UM/UIM (uninsured/underinsured motorist) coverage may frequently contain an occupancy r...

Insurance companies are not on your side. No matter how compassionate they sound, no matter how gently they prod into the events of the crash, their goal is to save as much money as possible while placing higher premiums on those found at fault for a crash. Here are just a few of the things the i...

In the first blog post in a seven-part series, our Birmingham car accident lawyers explain uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) auto insurance coverage. State law typically requires insurance companies to offer uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage to their insureds. An at-fault driver is...