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• Chronic 'Bounce House' Injuries May Mean Looming Regulation
  
  Inflatable "bounce houses" and other large-scale inflatable play structures may seem like the safest attractions at the amusement park, but injuries and fatalities stemming from these inflatables continue to mount.
• Big Rig Accident Victims: Get Justice
  
  Why are many Americans victims of catastrophic accidents involving an 18-wheeler, semi truck, big rig, diesel truck, tractor trailer or other large truck? Sadly, it’s because some drivers of such lumbering, long-distance vehicles fall asleep at the wheel...
• Atlanta Pedestrian Accident Injures Woman’s Leg
  
  Atlanta Pedestrian Accident News – Atlanta woman is in critical condition after being hit by a Cobb Community Transit bus and severely injuring her leg. The woman was not walking in conjunction with the light when she was stuck.
• Chicago Car Accident Causes Death of Female Driver
  
  A tragic Chicago car accident killed a female driver early Friday morning on January 14, 2011. The unidentified victim lost control of her car on the I-290 expressway after being rear-ended by another vehicle.
• Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Leaves Man Seriously Injured
  
  Los Angeles motorcycle accident sends 39-year old man to the hospital with serious injuries after sliding under a truck. The truck driver was not injured. Police are still investigating who was at fault.
• Chicago Car Accident Claims the Life of a Young Father
  
  Young father of nine killed in a Chicago car accident after running a red light and colliding with a police SUV. Passengers of the car are in critical condition. Police officers suffered only minor injuries. The victim's family expects answers.
• Georgia Car Accident Causes Police Officer Serious Injuries
  
  Georgia police officer is recovering from serious injuries he suffered after being struck by a truck. The accident occurred while he was performing some routine traffic work. The driver of the truck was detained without bond for multiple traffic violations.
• Dallas Area Bus Accident Injures Eleven People
  
  Fort Worth bus accident leaves eleven people hospitalized after being struck by a car. The accident occurred on January 4, 2011 at around 7:20 pm. The causes of the accident are still unknown.
• Juries Generous to California Personal Injury Claimants
  
  Are you considering filing a personal injury lawsuit? Learn what the statistics on California personal injury verdicts are and what your chances are to receive compensation for your injuries.
• Manhattan Pedestrian Accident Caused by a Livery Cab Driver
  
  Police are investigating accident caused by unlicensed Manhattan livery cab driver that resulted in serious injuries to family of pedestrians. One of the victims, a nine-month old twin is in critical condition.
• Mourning Mother Filed Los Angeles Wrongful Death Lawsuit
  
  Mother of 22-year old man killed at a California off-road race filed a Los Angeles wrongful death lawsuit. Some of the defendants have already accepted fault.
• Accident Attorneys Help You Get Compensation Deserved
  
  Insurance companies do a good job most of the time. But there are circumstances that require more work and additional compensation. Only accident attorneys are truly incentivized to make that happen on behalf of the victim. This article explains why.
• Be Prepared to Avoid Accidental Injuries after Natural Disasters
  
  September was National Preparedness Month, and the government urged individuals and small businesses to prepare or re-examine their emergency response plans for potential natural disasters.
• Statute of Limitations Limits Your Time to File Personal Injury Claim
  
  If you miss the personal injury statute of limitations date, you will likely be barred from making a personal injury legal claim against those who are responsible for your car accident injuries, meaning that you will never receive compensation. An auto accident attorney understands the personal injury statute of limitations in the each state and can file a personal injury lawsuit for auto accident liability against the person or people at fault.
• Distracted Driving Now Amongst Deadliest Road Hazards
  
  More people are dying in car crashes caused by distracted driving than by drinking and driving. The most dangerous driving diversions are caused by hand held devices. But what other habits fall into the distracted driver category? Accidents.com editorial team used what we call the Virginia Tech 6-second rule to determine what we deem a potential road danger. According to a 2009 study by Virgina Tech Transportation Institute, when traveling at 55 mph, a driver texting for 6 seconds is looking at the phone for 4.6 seconds of that time and travels the distance of a football field without their eyes on the road.
• Winning Your Personal Injury Claim - Details Matter
  
  Personal injury claims are complicated and after an accident, details may become vague by the time you talk to a personal injury attorney. Keeping the right details in a personal injury journal could make or break your personal injury case. Learn what to document to help win your personal injury claim.
• Personal Injury Lawyers - Tips on Hiring the Right Attorney
  
  Personal injury lawyers are not all the same. If you have been injured as the result of someone else's carelessness, how can you find the right personal injury attorney to help you obtain the compensation you need? Accidents.com gives you tips that will help you find the best personal injury lawyer for your situation.