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Car Accidents

Car accidents can happen at any moment. There are multiple reasons why they may occur. The biggest contributing factor in car wrecks is driver distraction, which can take many forms. Everything from cell phone usage, adjusting the radio, and looking at scenery to passengers, children, and driver fatigue can be considered driver distraction. All of these things can contribute to car accidents. Rubbernecking is also a large problem, particularly in urban areas. Rubbernecking involves the driver becoming absorbed in the activity on the side of the road, including recent wrecks or someone who has been pulled over by a police car. This type of driver behavior tends to slow down traffic and cause more accidents.

While some car accidents are minor fender benders, others can cause serious injuries or even death. If you were in a car accident, you may have incurred injuries that required special medical treatment. Fractures, disc herniation, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or soft tissue injuries are typical to car accidents. These can impact your life significantly, depending on the severity and number of the injuries you sustained.

Depending on the circumstances, you may need legal representation in the aftermath of your car accident. The lawyers at VanDerGinst Law, P.C. know how traumatic it can be to live through a serious car accident or lose a loved one due to another's negligence. With all you are dealing with, you deserve to have someone who will be able to handle your case with professionalism and make it as stress-free as possible.

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury or death as the result of a car accident, call VanDerGinst Law at 1-866-843-7367 or click here for a FREE online case evaluation. The initial consultation is free of charge. If we agree to handle your injury case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if, and when, there is a money recovery for you. In many cases a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. So please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.

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Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:02:00 GMT

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Sat, 15 Mar 2008 13:45:00 GMT

IFD demonstrates car escape plan

...of flooding around the corner, the Indianapolis Fire Department wants to be prepared to help the victims of car accidents involving water.

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Sat, 15 Mar 2008 10:59:00 GMT

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Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:13:15 GMT

Bicyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run in Rain

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... e several businesses in the area that are equipped with surveillance cameras, according to Dineen. The police Major Accident Investigation Unit is investigating. Disqus

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Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:33:59 GMT

Mount Prospect man killed while riding bike

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... head injuries, but added an autopsy is scheduled for later Thursday. The Mount Prospect Police Department's Major Accident Investigation Team is investigating the crash, police officials said. Investigators do not believe alcohol contributed to the ...

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Sat, 21 Aug 2010 22:48:42 GMT

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Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Man dies after motorcycle crash on Far N.W. Side

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Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:04:46 GMT

Cab passenger killed in crash

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... police said. Citations against the Trailblazera s driver are pending early Saturday, police said. The police Major Accident Investigation Unit is investigating.

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Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:36:38 GMT

Bicyclist Killed In HIt-Run Accident In Stone Park

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