June is known as National Safety Month. During this month, it’s important to be aware of one of the largest causes of personal injury—auto accidents. Statistics show that 1.3 million people die in road crashes each year, an average of 3,287 deaths a day. Many causes contribute to this horrifying statistic—alcohol, texting while driving, etc. […]

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Approximately 75 million riders use Uber, and 23 million riders use Lyft. These ridesharing services are convenient, but can cause complications regarding accidents. If your Uber driver gets into a car crash, who’s to blame? If you’re injured by a Lyft driver, can you file a claim? Here’s what you need to know about ridesharing and […]

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Windows open, music blasting, Mr. J was headed south on the 101 to work when his whole world exploded into chaos. Eyes alertly watching the road, Mr. J could see a large 18-wheel truck turn on its blinker and start moving into his lane. The problem for Mr. J was that the big rig truck […]

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There’s one question we hear a lot from people – “Do I really need to call the police if someone hits me? I mean, what if I’m not that injured or there’s not much damage to my car?” We know what’s motivating the question. The vision of calling the police –sitting in the middle of traffic (or […]

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We can all accept that accidents will happen, and we do our very best to avoid them. Unfortunately, though, we don’t always have control of what happens, and that’s when accidents can be the most tragic. What do you do when you’re out for a drive and you get into a motor-vehicle accident that is clearly not […]

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Accidents seem to come from nowhere. You get in your car after a party for what you think is a safe and quiet ride home. Stopped at an intersection, the light turns green and your friend pulls into the intersection. Suddenly two bright headlights come speeding towards your door, the other car ignoring the red […]

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Specific details and identifying information has been changed in order to protect the confidentiality of the settlement agreement. What happens when you’re t-boned and can’t afford the medical bills? You call the experienced team at Silkman Law Firm Injury & Accident Lawyer. That’s just what Mr. L did, a 30-year-old power lifter in peak physical condition, […]

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You’re driving your car, obeying the rules of the road. You don’t see it happening. All of a sudden a Phoenix city bus hits you. Now what? City bus accidents are not like auto accidents When you have an auto accident, the rules are usually pretty clear. You exchange insurance information with the driver, file a […]

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