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In the United States, it is illegal to drive a vehicle if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08 percent or higher. This is largely because drivers who are impaired by the effects of alcohol experience blurred or double vision, slower reflexes and reaction times, poor judgment, and even a loss of consciousness behind the […]
The neck is a very important and very vulnerable part of the body. Serious injuries to the neck can occur with very little force in the event of an accident. As a result, even with seatbelts, airbags, and other safety features protecting drivers and passengers, neck injuries are still some of the most common injuries […]
One of the most dangerous types of accidents happens when a motor vehicle collides with a bicycle. Bicyclists are completely defenseless against a 3,000-plus pound car or truck, even when wearing the proper safety gear. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that 818 cyclists were killed in motor vehicle crashes in a single […]
If you’ve been hurt in an accident and are already struggling financially, you may be wondering how you could afford an attorney to help you recover compensation for your losses. Legal services sound expensive. It’s understandable to be concerned about having to pay legal fees up front. At Demas Law Group, P.C., we don’t want […]
The recent death a woman in Arizona who was hit by a self-driving Uber vehicle raises many questions, including who can be held liable when this type of car accident causes a self-driving car fatality. Self Driving Car Accident Lawyers Explain The victim was walking her bike across a busy road. As she crossed the […]
Millions of Americans use rideshare applications like Uber every day. While the explosive popularity of these services leads many to assume that they are always safe, people don’t always consider that rideshare drivers are just regular people with no specialized training or skill behind the wheel. This means that they are just as likely to […]
Many Americans get around by walking. Every week over 4 million people walk to work, and people throughout American walk for transportation and health. Walking is usually one of the safest ways to get around, but in some areas, walking can be deadly. When a car strikes a pedestrian, injury or death is a near […]
At least 42 people were killed and at least 220,000 acres of land and nearly 9,000 structures were scorched in the wildfires that raged across Northern California earlier this fall, according to CNBC reports. The massive wildfires have displaced countless families and have caused severe devastation to their property and possessions. If you suffered property […]
It’s no surprise to anyone who has followed automotive news in recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) in vehicles is rapidly developing. Already, in-car sensors warn drivers of proximity to other cars and some have driving systems that can automatically apply the brakes to prevent an accident. A Toyota concept car recently displayed at the 2017 […]
North Bay Fires Including Tubbs Fire, Atlas Fire, Nuns Fire Thousands of people lost their homes and everything they owned when wildfires swept through Northern California neighborhoods in October. Many people escaped with only their lives. Some weren’t so lucky – more than 40 people lost their lives in the wine country fires. If the […]