January 31, 2009

What should you know about motorcycle accident-1 of 2

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),more than 3 million people are injured and more than 41,000 people are killed each year in motorcycle accidents. The statistics also show that motorcyclists are 32 times more likely to die in an accident than passenger vehicle occupants, and 6 times more likely to suffer injuries. Many of the motorcycle accidents result in significant personal injury —even death—to drivers and passengers. Motorcycle related traffic accidents that result in injuries and death have steadily increased in the last ten years.

Motorcycle accidents can result in different injuries; mainly include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, fractures, broken bones, disfigurement, etc.
Injuries in motorcycle accidents are usually more serious than those in other accidents mostly because motorcycles offer much less protection to their drivers and passengers than passenger vehicles.

If the accident happened between a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle, likely it is not the Motorcyclist’s fault. Because of the size differences, sometimes motorcycles are harder to be seen and lost in the passenger vehicle’s “blind spot.” so the motorcycle is often sideswiped by the passenger vehicle.
If the accident happened between motorcycles, then the causes are mainly include speeding, road conditions, aggressive driving or even stunt driving Another common cause of motorcycle accidents is stunt driving. Many motorcyclists perform stunts, weave in and out of traffic, and perform wheelies at high speeds on our roads. These cyclists are not only endangering themselves, but other motorists as well and these stunts often result in fatal or traumatic accidents. Penalties for such behavior are stiff, and can include fines of up to $3,000.00, however these laws are difficult to enforce because of the sheer speed of the motorcycles.

January 24, 2009

Personal Injury Compensation Claims

A personal injury refers to any kind of injuries than can occur to you, including head injury, neck injury, back injury, etc. If you get injured because of the negligence of someone else, then you can make a claim for it.

There is one important thing that a claimant must remember: the claim is resolved within 3 years from the date of injury. So if you want to make a claim, do it as soon as possible. When an accident takes place, it is good for you to get medical treatment immediately and then collect needed information as evidences, which will be very useful in your claim and make your claim quickly and efficiently.
Many people may feel unsure about whether the claim is worth trying, so they treat personal injury claim as a waste of time. However, with the help of experienced attorneys, you can get your legitimate rights and interests. In an accident that wasn’t your fault, you can get your compensation to cover all your accident-related costs. Contact a seasoned personal injury attorney to evaluate your case and help you obtain the compensation you deserve

January 21, 2009

Types Of Sweepstakes 3 of 3

SWEEPSTAKES CLASSIFIED ACCORDING TO ENTRY FREQUENCY

Entry frequency is another common way of distinguishing sweepstakes. Usually, the sweepstakes can be divided into:

-One entry Sweepstakes: Everyone can only enter this kind of sweepstakes once. This means every entrant has the same chances to win. People who don’t have much time to sweep prefer this kind.

-Daily Sweepstakes: This kind of sweepstakes allows entrants to enter on a daily basis. So if you enter them every day, you will have higher odds to win.

-Weekly Sweepstakes: This kind of sweepstakes allows entrants to enter on a weekly basis. However, it may be difficult to remember to enter these sweepstakes so if you can do it weekly, your chance to win will be increased.

-Monthly Sweepstakes: Just as its name implies, monthly sweepstakes allows people to enter every month. Also, entrants who enter regularly will have better chances of winning.

-Unlimited Sweepstakes: You can enter this kind of sweepstakes many times, as many as you like.

-Ongoing Sweepstakes: This kind of sweepstakes has no specific expiring date and it will ongoing until the sponsor announces the end.

SWEEPSTAKES CLASSIFIED ACCORDING TO WHO CAN ENTER

Sweepstakes can also be divided by who can enter. For example, some sweepstakes only open to people in certain areas, some open to certain ages, and some have other restrictions.