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What is the Current State of Drunk Driving Prevention Technology?
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Car Accident on January 25, 2021
Despite the advances in automobile safety, drunk driving is still prevalent. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drunk driving takes the lives of over 30 Americans each day. Auto manufacturers are working on preventative features in their cars to help end drunk driving car accidents. Recently, the NHTSA has begun… Read More
What Should I Focus on After a Car Accident?
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Car Accident on January 18, 2021
A car accident can have many serious consequences, including physical injuries, financial damages, and emotional trauma. Even with all the safety technology available to the modern driver, car accidents cannot completely be stopped. The most careful and conscientious driver can still be involved in a collision. Therefore, it is important to know what should be… Read More
Why is January Known for Divorce?
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Divorce on January 14, 2021
January has unofficially been called “divorce month” among family law practitioners across the United States. Divorce cases increase in January for various reasons. A common reason is that many people believe that the start of the year brings new opportunities. Couples who are considering divorce will often wait until after the December holidays to begin… Read More
Recent Studies Indicate That Updated Headlights will Reduce Accidents
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Car Accident on January 11, 2021
Recent research shows that many vehicle headlights, including halogen bulbs, high intensity discharge (HID) bulbs, and light-emitting diode (LED) lights, are ineffective in several different real-world situations. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), headlights play a vital part to vehicle safety, an often overlooked feature. Many vehicle fatalities occur at night, where… Read More
Getting Back to Work After an Injury
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Workers' Compensation on January 7, 2021
Getting injured on the job can be very frightening. Fears of long-lasting pain and how to pay the bills can be daunting. The Workers’ Compensation insurance program is designed to allay these fears. While the program is no substitute for work, it does cover medical related bills and partial salary for a period of time…. Read More
How can I Dispute My Denied Car Insurance Claim?
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Car Accident on December 28, 2020
Suffering the unfortunate event of a car accident normally leads to property damage and medical bills. To help pay for repairs and treatment, much of the population depends on a car insurance company to cover these unexpected expenses. The dependency on compensation is even more important, especially if an injury was severe, the vehicle damage… Read More
Why was My Workers’ Compensation Claim Denied?
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Workers' Compensation on December 21, 2020
Getting hurt at work is an unpleasant experience. As equally unpleasant is being denied Workers’ Compensation by an insurance company. Any claim could be turned down for various reasons. The following are questions to ask a Workers’ Compensation lawyer when receiving a claim denial: Did the Worker Report the Accident Promptly? Workers injured on the… Read More
What are the Most Common Office-Related Injuries?
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Workplace Accidents on December 14, 2020
When most people think about workplace injuries, they imagine dramatic accidents on dangerous worksites, but a lot of work injuries happen in office spaces. Offices seem like relatively safe places to work, but there are many dangers that exist. In order to reduce the risk of injuries, it is important to learn about the most… Read More
Can I Keep My Pension in a Divorce?
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Divorce on December 7, 2020
Pensions are important, and the person receiving the pension is guaranteed a certain amount of money as a lump amount or monthly sum during retirement. If the person is married, the spouse may be entitled to receive a percentage of the pension, even after the death of the recipient. However, the recipient never has to… Read More
What are the Most Common Car Accident Injuries?
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Car Accident on November 30, 2020
Car accident injuries vary, and the specifics of the collision often determine the severity. For example, a speed-related collision most likely causes more serious injuries. Also, injuries can occur from objects inside the car and even outside the vehicle. After a car accident, it is important to get medical care to determine the severity of… Read More