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Matthew Pressman
Teens at high risk of involvement in road traffic accidents
:: Law
Doctors have commented that while infectious disease is decreasing around the world, they are witnessing a greater number of deaths from injury, with motor vehicle crashes being one of the major causes. In the U.S, the total number of deaths due to road accidents has declined with the advent of seat belts laws, air bags, safer cars and crackdowns on driving while intoxicated - either through alcohol or narcotics. Despite this, experts claim traffic accidents still affect teenagers more than any other group because young, new and inexperienced drivers are the ones who are most at risk.
According to figures published by the World Health Organisation in their Youth and Road Safety report, the problem of road safety is far worse in poorer countries. In 2002, for example, out of the 380,000 young people who died in traffic accidents, more than half of them were in Africa and Southeast Asia. The report also found that 1.2 million people of all ages are killed each year in ro... [read more]
Paul McIndoe
Everyday Accidents: Who Is At Fault?:: Law
We’ve all done it – tripped up, fallen over, or been the victim of any number of other little mishaps that cause us some embarrassment, especially if it is in full view of someone else. The first thought that generally comes to mind is that you are rather on the clumsy side and you should have been looking where you were going. But should we be so quick to put ourselves down, especially wh... [read more]
Matthew Pressman
Injury claims can lend a helping hand
:: Law
Sustaining an injury due to an accident can result in both physical and psychological damage. If the accident has occurred due to third party negligence, it is important to know your legal rights and how you can claim for compensation. [read more]
Adam Singleton
Whiplash: Can You Make A Claim?
:: Law
Whiplash is a common injury following a car accident. While symptoms vary in their severity, whiplash can cause major damage and disruption to a person’s life. The big question is, can one claim for compensation? [read more]
Isla Campbell
Calling all Accident Victims
:: Law
If you’ve been injured in an accident through no fault of your own it is worth investigating whether you are entitled to compensation for loss of earnings, pain, suffering or any other loss. [read more]
INDERMOHAN SINGH
Fence: Legal Issues and Fence Building
:: Intellectual Property
Something that you need to do before you start building is to have an updated land survey on hand. Already existing fences may or may not lie right along the property line, so don't use them as a guide. Be sure of where your property ends and your neighbor's begins. [read more]
Paul Ralph
Understanding Wrongful Termination
:: Law
The rule usually followed in California is that the employment of an employee may be terminated at the will of the employer even in the absence of lawful reasons. When there is no explicit written or verbal contract of employment that has been entered into, such an employment arrangement is termed "at-will employment," which is usually the case with most employees. [read more]
Michael Pollan
Law and Telemarketing
:: Cyber Law
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Dhirendra Verma
How To Get a Social Security Disability Lawyer
:: Law
To be able to win a social security disability case can only be obtained through the assistance of a competent social security disability lawyer. Getting one is such a no small matter. What must we really consider when choosing the right representative to handle our disability cases? Well, to help you in this process, I created this article hoping that it can help you in any ways regarding the sel [read more]