Right-of-Way

In the vast majority of cases, pedestrians have the right of way over vehicles. Unfortunately, in areas where vehicles and pedestrians are both thick, vehicle drivers sometimes tend to get so frustrated with waiting for pedestrians that they do foolish things. If someone violated your right-of-way and caused you injury as a result, contacting a lawyer is a good idea.

Racing

Sometimes, drivers will attempt to race through any intersection to avoid having to wait for a pedestrian to cross the road. When a pedestrian is in the crosswalk, they have the right-of-way. If somebody actually sped up to try to avoid having to stop for you, and they struck you and injured you, contact an attorney. There’s no reason that you should have to pay the cost for this type of negligence.

At Night

When you are out and about at night, it’s particularly important to be aware of drivers. This does not mean, however, that you give up your right-of-way in any regard. Even if you are wearing a lot of black and are out for the evening, drivers are obligated to slow down and to accommodate you when you are crossing in a crosswalk. In many cases, claiming that they didn’t see you is not going to hold up in a court case over negligence on their part.

Festivals and Events

The spring and summer has its fair share of festivals and events and, when they are in full swing, they can be very crowded. For this reason, it’s important to make certain that you’re careful of people in parking lots. If they strike you, however, don’t think that you don’t have a right to speak to an attorney. The injuries that they caused you are not the types of things that you should have to pay for if it wasn’t your fault that you got hit in the first place.

Contact a Dallas car wreck attorney. They may want to serve as your car accident lawyer in a situation where a vehicle struck you when you were a pedestrian.

Distracted Drivers

Distracted drivers are very dangerous. With GPS units, cell phones, mobile Internet devices and many other consumer products vying for people’s attention, it’s important to remember that people are very likely to be distracted when they’re on the road. Driving while allowing yourself to be distracted by these types of devices and causing someone harm because of it is certainly likely to be regarded as negligent by a jury. A lawyer very well may advise you to sue such a driver that causes you harm.

Drunk Drivers

Drunk drivers sometimes end up in jail for a long time, but that doesn’t do a thing for the people they harm. A good lawyer may want to file a lawsuit against a drunk driver for you to help you get compensation.

Aggressive Drivers

Aggressive driving is certainly not good driving. Most aggressive drivers take actions that demonstrate that they vastly overestimate their skills behind the wheel. When they hurt people, there is a chance that the injured parties may be able to get compensation by suing for damages.

Tired Drivers

Whether they’re semi drivers behind the wheel of a big rig or drivers behind the wheel of a passenger car, tired drivers are very dangerous. It’s been demonstrated in studies—and even on the show Mythbusters—that driving tired is every bit as dangerous as driving drunk. Getting behind the wheel when you’re barely awake is most certainly negligent.

Racing Drivers

People sometimes take to the streets at night to race their cars. This sometimes ends up causing injuries or deaths. It’s also incredibly dangerous and negligent. Be sure that you talk to an attorney if you’re hurt by someone who decided that the roads where there to race on and who didn’t watch out for the people around them when they were taking on other cars.

There’s not always much benefit in suing, but an attorney can let you know if there is. You should at least see if there is a chance that suing could get you some relief from the financial and personal injuries you’ve suffered. Lost time at work and physical impairment can have serious effects on your life, particularly in this economy.  Speak out if you need assistance after being injured in a car crash.

Visit http://bit.ly/MIMotorcycleAccidentLawyers to view the “Motorcycle Helmet Law” Graphic.

The Motorcycle Helmet Law graphic is a map of the United States, with a color key that defines the helmet laws in each state. The map is displayed on the back of biker’s black-distressed leather jacket. There are five different variations in motorcycle helmet requirements; including Free Choice (no helmet restrictions) to NO CHOICE (everyone riding a motorcycle must wear a bike helmet).

Michigan currently passed a new helmet law, Senate Bill 291, which allows motorcyclists to choose to wear a helmet if they are at least 21 years of age, carry additional insurance, and have passed a motorcycle safety course or have had their motorcycle endorsement for at least two years. This is displayed on the graphic, as you will see Michigan labeled as a state with requirements of “21 and older with Provisions.”

The Motorcycle Helmet Law graphic also shows which states have the highest fines and maximum jail time for violating their bike helmet law. This information is uniquely displayed on the motorcycle’s rear-view mirrors. George is toughest on violators, with a $1,000 fine and 12 months of jail time, and Nevada comes in second, with a $1,000 fine and a maximum six months of jail time.

To learn more about the State by State helmet laws and to see the State by State Motorcycle Helmet Laws Graphic, visit http://bit.ly/MIMotorcycleAccidentLawyers. The biker injury attorneys also make this graphic available on a plastic wallet card for easy reference during road trips.

Share this graphic with other bikers who may find this topic interesting or are planning on taking a road trip this summer by embedding the graphic on your own site, emailing fellow motorcyclists, family, friends, motorcycle chapters and biker clubs, etc., and sharing on all social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

This information is also offered on a FREE wallet card. Don’t take a road trip this summer without this information in your wallet. To request your FREE wallet card, email helmetcard@gmail.com and type “Helmet Law” in the subject line. Just provide your mailing address and the Michigan motorcycle accident lawyers of Buckfire & Buckfire will send one out right away!

Recently, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a study showing that people who are passengers are even reluctant to speak out about distracted driving. Their poll surveyed more than 6,000 drivers and what they found was that drivers aged 18 to 24 were the least likely to say something to the driver of the car they are in should they be using a cell phone while operating the vehicle. The study revealed that while 90 percent of all who were surveyed said they felt using a cell phone while driving was dangerous, only one-third of those 18 to 24 would say something. As for older drivers, 65 years or older, the survey showed 50 percent would speak up.

In New Jersey, we are no strangers to the damage these negligent actions can cause as in 2010 nearly 23 percent of all fatal traffic accidents (including car, pedestrian, bicycle, bus, and truck accidents) had driver inattention listed as a contributing circumstance. This information, compiled by the New Jersey State Police, highlights just how out of hand this epidemic is getting. It has come to the point where the laws banning distracted driving are not deterrents enough to stop it. Passengers need to become more proactive with speaking out to someone they are driving with about their careless behavior.

Drivers seem to forget sometimes how quickly an accident can happen, and how much your life can change as a result. It takes only seconds for a crash to occur and that can translate into years of suffering and hardship. Drivers who make the choice to operate their vehicle in a negligent manner should be held responsible for any damage they cause. Speak with experienced New Jersey car accident lawyers today and hold these drivers accountable for the harm they have caused you.

A great night out for a great cause

Dozens of restaurants are taking part, and you can click on this link to find the one nearest you. Some of these restaurants, which include such well-known chains as Chili’s and The Old Spaghetti Factory, are starting their MADD night out as early as 11 a.m., and many others are staying open till late.

Here’s how it works:

• Click on the link above or go to the MADD website, www.MADD.org.
• Find the restaurant you’d like to go to for dinner among the list of participating outlets.
• Print out the flyer for that restaurant.
• Present the flyer to your server at the end of the meal.

That’s it! The participating restaurants will donate 15 percent of your entire bill to MADD, to help fund their non-profit victim services and local support programs. There may never be a more enjoyable way to make a donation to a great cause.

If you’re wondering whether or not there’s a restaurant near you taking part in the MADD night out, those participating include:

• BJ’s Restaurants at Natomas and Roseville
• Centro Cocina in downtown Sacramento
• Chevy’s in Sacramento, Elk Grove and Roseville
• All Chili’s restaurants, except Roseville
• Esquire Grille in downtown Sacramento
• Joe’s Crab Shack in Old Town, Sacramento
• Mimi’s Cafe in Arden, Elk Grove and Natomas
• Paragary’s Bar and Oven in downtown Sacramento
• The Old Spaghetti Factory in Elk Grove and Roseville
• Spataro Restaurant in downtown Sacramento

The need is great

MADD was founded by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver. The organization has since become the largest non-profit foundation in the country. Its sole aims are to protect families from drunk drivers and to warn against the dangers of underage drinking. In addition, MADD offers support to victims and survivors of drunk drivers, and they don’t charge a penny for the service.

Sacramento drunk driving accident attorneys are all too aware that the services of MADD are in great demand in this area. California sees more than its share of drunk driving fatalities and underage drinking, and recently released statistics show that while the problem is slowly improving, there’s still a long way to go. Some of the disturbing facts include:

• In 2011, there were 310,971 DUI offenders arrested for the third time!
• An incredible 44,210 five-time offenders were caught driving under the influence.
• The number of people who lost their lives in California DUI accidents in the last year was a staggering 791.
• That figure means 29 percent of all traffic deaths in the state were DUI-related.
• The cost to the state of drunk driving fatalities was a shocking $4.98 billion.
• No fewer than 1,265,000 people aged 12 to 20 drank alcohol in the past month.
• Of that number, an incredible 821,000 people under the age of 21 admitted to binge drinking in the last month alone (five or more drinks on the same occasion, within a few hours)

On a positive note, the percentage of DUI traffic deaths has fallen by 14 percent from the previous year. This may be down to the fact that four counties—Alameda, Los Angeles, Sacramento and Tulare–with a combined population of 13 million people now require ignition interlocks for all convicted drunk drivers.

Sacramento drunk driving accident attorneys like those at Demas Law Group whole-heartedly support the MADD Night Out and they acknowledge and appreciate the good work done by the organization. Too often, these personal injury attorneys see the devastation left behind by the selfish and stupid people who believe it is all right to get behind the wheel after having a few drinks.

Drunk driving is a crime, and people who are caught risk losing their license and/or spending time in prison. In addition, when a drunk driver injures someone in an accident, they can and should also be held civilly liable. No one should have to pay for their medical care or suffer a loss of income if they’ve been injured by a drunk driver. Serious injuries can mean years of pain, suffering and ongoing expense, all of which can have a devastating impact, not just on the victim, but on their families as well.

If you’ve been injured by a drunk driver, don’t suffer in silence. Contact a firm of reputable and experienced drunk driving accident attorneys for a free consultation. They will explain your rights and guide you through the process of claiming the compensation you and your family deserve.

The Demas Law Group has been providing the highest quality of legal services to Californians for nearly twenty years. We take great pride in meeting our clients’ needs while working together to win your case and obtain the maximum compensation allowed by law. We are here to help you during this difficult time. Call our team of Sacramento personal injury lawyers at 888 776 0977 to speak with an attorney. To learn more about why you should hire us click here.