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Pedestrian accidents by hit-and-run: how to prove the driver’s fault and get fair compensation

Pedestrian accidents can cause serious personal injuries to a victim, enabling them to file a compensation claim to recover the necessary money for their medical care and other expenses. But what happens when it comes to a hit-and-run pedestrian accident?

In these cases, it is extremely important that the victim knows their rights and the legal processes they will have to follow to ensure their access to the benefits that the law offers, including compensation that will allow them to recover each of the expenses related to the accident.

If you or a family member has suffered a hit-and-run pedestrian accident, it…

Speeding accidents: how to calculate the damages and compensation

Speeding accidents can have devastating physical, emotional, and financial consequences, especially when it comes to accidents caused by speeding. In these cases, it is crucial to understand how to calculate the damages and compensation that a victim may be entitled to.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2021, speeding accidents caused the death of a total of 12,330 people, making it one of the leading causes of fatal traffic accidents in recent decades.

In this article, we will explain in detail how you can determine the damages caused by speeding-related traffic accidents so that you can calculate the…

5 Winter Driving Safety Tips to Avoid Snow-Related Car Accidents

In the winter season, traffic accidents are very common, due to the risky conditions in which roads can be found when temperatures drop in the country. In this article we tell you 5 tips that can help you stay safe behind the wheel and avoid traffic accidents in the snow.

Each year, car accident lawyers tend to have a higher number of cases during the winter season. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2020, for example, there were 374 fatal crashes and 25,000 injuries related to snow-related traffic accidents.

Most of the time, these types of accidents occur…

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs accidents: how to defend your rights if you are the victim

Car accidents caused by driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, also known as DUI (Driving Under the Influence), are a concerning reality that lurks for drivers at all times. These incidents can cause really serious injuries to all people involved, especially to those who are innocent victims of irresponsible drivers.

At Nonna Shikh Law, we know how challenging it can be to face a case of this type, in which you become a victim of another driver’s negligent driving due to the use of substances such as alcohol or drugs. That’s why we are here to help you get…

Distracted driving accidents: how to prove the other driver’s fault and get fair compensation

Traffic accidents are devastating events that can change people’s lives in an instant and can be caused by different reasons. One that has gained great attention in recent years is distracted driving, as it has become a common cause of collisions on major highways.

When it comes to this type of accident, determining who is responsible for the incident is essential to seek fair compensation for the injuries suffered. That’s why in this article, we will tell you how you can prove the fault of the other driver and obtain adequate compensation when it comes to a car accident caused by…