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The Pitfalls of Playing Pokémon Go

Dangers of Augmented Reality Video Games Pokémon Go, an augmented reality game, was released unto the wild July 6th, 2016 and may have already passed Twitter in the number of users. A staggering statistic that Ni-antic, its creators, and the Pokémon Company must be ecstatic about. The game released for mobile devices on iOS and […]

In-Vehicle Communication Technology is Not as Safe as You Think

The problem of distracted driving is plaguing the roads of America. In 2014, 3,179 people were killed as a result of distracted drivers (according to the official US government website for distracted driving: distraction.gov). Many people think that this problem can be avoided by using hands-free communication devices and other in-vehicle features. However, recent studies […]

Accident Attorneys Organization 2016 Law Student Scholarship Contest

AccidentAttorneys.org is offering a $1,000 scholarship for current law school students and pre-law college or university students planning to attend law school! Our attorneys value education and helping those in need. It’s why we’ve been involved with charitable work since our inception and it’s part of the reason we are now offering a $1,000 scholarship […]

California Motor Vehicle Accident Laws and Safety Requirements

Although California boasts one of the lowest traffic accident fatality rates of any state, total annual traffic deaths still amount to close to 3,000 people. In California, an injured victim (or his legal guardian) can sue to recover his damages, and certain close relatives of a deceased victim can sue for their own losses as […]

Arkansas Motor Vehicle Accident Laws and Safety Requirements

Arkansas has the third-highest traffic accident death rate in the nation, at over 19 deaths per year per 1,000,000 people. Accident injury rates, quite naturally, are even higher. An injured victim or the personal representative of a deceased victim’s estate may file a lawsuit to recover compensation from the at-fault party. Following is a rough […]

Arizona Motor Vehicle Accident Laws and Safety Requirements

Arizona state law governs many of the issues that may come into play in a personal injury lawsuit arising out of an auto accident. Although in some cases local laws become involved, they are normally of peripheral relevance at best. Statute of Limitations: The Arizona statute of limitations allows an auto accident victim to file […]

Alaska Motor Vehicle Accident Laws and Safety Requirements

If you are injured or suffer property damage from a motor vehicle accident in Alaska, any lawsuit you file will almost certainly be governed by Alaska state law. Below are some of the more useful features of Alaska’s personal injury and motor vehicle safety laws: Statute of Limitations: The deadline for filing a personal injury […]

Alabama Motor Vehicle Accident Laws and Safety Requirements

Filing a personal injury lawsuit over a car accident takes place against the background of state law. Alabama’s personal injury laws and vehicle safety requirements provide comprehensive guidance to a would-be plaintiff. The following is a brief outline of Alabama’s relevant laws: Statute of Limitations: In Alabama, you must usually file a personal injury or […]

Wyoming Motor Vehicle Accident Laws and Safety Requirements

Although Wyoming only suffers about 150 traffic accident deaths per year, it is the most dangerous state in the United States to drive in on a per-capita “risk of death” basis. The victim of an injury road accident can file a personal injury claim on his own behalf (through a guardian if necessary), while the […]