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The Importance of Uninsured Motorist Coverage

The Importance of Uninsured Motorist Coverage: Why It’s Essential for Your Protection
Uninsured motorist coverage
Uninsured motorist coverage
When you’re involved in a car accident, the last thing you want to worry about is whether the other driver has adequate insurance to cover your damages. Unfortunately, this scenario is all too common. In fact, according to the Insurance Research Council, about one in eight drivers in the United States is uninsured. This statistic highlights the critical need for uninsured motorist coverage (UM) as part of your auto insurance policy.

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Navigating a Commercial Truck Accident Injury

Navigating a Commercial Truck Accident Injury

Commercial Truck Accident Injury
How to Navigate a Commercial Truck Accident Injury

In the blink of an eye, a commercial truck accident can turn your life upside down. The sheer size and weight of these massive vehicles mean that accidents involving them often result in serious injuries and significant property damage. If you or a loved one has been involved in a commercial truck accident in Florida, understanding your rights and the steps to take next is crucial. At Shocklee Paolino Personal Injury Law, we’re here to guide you through this challenging time and help you seek the compensation you deserve.

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St. Petersburg Tractor Trailer Accident: How to Protect Yourself If You Got Injured

Tractor trailer and truck accidents lead to more than 4,000 deaths in the US each year.  They are considered to be among the worst kind of auto accidents as most tractor trailers are much heavier than your average car and due to their large size and weight, it’s quite natural that more people get killed or injured as compared to a car accident.

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St. Petersburg Tractor Trailer Accident: What to Do If You Got Involved?

There are more than 2 million trucks and tractor-trailers operating in the US which cover almost 100 billion miles a year traveling across the country.  It’s quite normal that so many trucks will also lead to a high number of accidents.  These vehicles are responsible for more than 480,000 road accidents in the US each year.

Tractor Trailer accidents account for a large portion of road accidents and past statistics prove this.  In 2016, for example, there were 44,307 commercial crashes in Florida.  In 2015, 3,852 people died in large trucks and tractor trailer accidents in Florida.  Among the dead, an overwhelming 69% were car passengers, 16% were truck occupants, and 15% were pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists.

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