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Distracted Driving – A Growing Epidemic

One of the most dangerous problems on America’s roads today is the act of distracted driving.  In 2009 5,474 people were killed and 450,000 were injured because of a distracted driver on the road.  That’s 16% of all fatal crashes and 20% of all injury crashes for the year.  One in five of those deaths […]

Car Accident Info
Posted on Mar 21, 2011
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Airbag Safety Tips

The Car Accident Lawyers here at Rutter Mills have some valuable advice for you to stay safe during transport.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released a study on airbag deployment showing the increased risk of fatality in accidents that do not include airbags.  According to the study, out of the 2.5 million vehicles […]

Car Accident Info
Posted on Apr 04, 2011
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Faces of Distracted Driving

Distracted driving killed nearly 5,500 people last year and injured 500,000 more. While these disturbing statistics alone should help people think twice about picking up a cell phone on the road, the stories behind the statistics are much more moving.

Car Accident Info
Posted on Apr 11, 2011
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A Broken Record: The Recorded Statement

Almost immediately after a motor vehicle collision, an insurance company will contact an injured person and ask them to provide what is commonly known as a recorded statement. The adjuster will sometimes take the statement in the initial conversation, but it is usually soon after the first phone conversation. The adjuster will usually ask the […]

Car Accident Info
Posted on Apr 28, 2011
Rutter Mills Law Firm

Teens Face Heightened Crash Risk During Summer

A recent study from AAA found that traffic deaths involving teenagers were at their highest from May through August.  The association released an analysis that found that seven of the top 10 deadliest days of the year for teen drivers fall between Memorial Day and Labor Day.  “We know that in the summer, kids are […]

Car Accident Info
Posted on Jun 07, 2011