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Published on: September 20, 2022

Report Predicts Motor Vehicles will Remain Main Source of Auto Accidents in Future

A new report commissioned by the National Safety Council has a number of auto safety predictions for the next couple of decades, including the prediction that even with new technology, cars and trucks will continue to remain the biggest source of auto accidents for the foreseeable future.

In 2021, the National Safety Council commissioned a report on transportation and auto safety for the next 20 years. The report titled Mobility, Technology and Safety: The Next 20 Years has now been released. The report has a total of 10 predictions, all related to auto and motor vehicle safety.

The number one prediction on the list is that in spite of moves towards reducing the number of automobiles on our roads and increasing access to alternate modes of transportation, motor vehicles, including cars and trucks will continue to remain the primary source of auto accidents over the next few decades. These vehicles are involved in an overwhelming majority of the total number of motorcycle, bicycle and pedestrian accidents every year.

Published on: July 27, 2012

Claims Software Allows Insurers to Lowball Accident Victims

by Robert N. Katz, Esq.

A recent report by the Consumer Federation of America shows that some insurance companies are using claims software that allows them to manipulate payments, thereby paying consumers less than they deserve after an accident.

The report found that popular injury evaluation software used by many insurance companies comes with provisions that allow the insurers to ‘lowball’ consumers.These software programs include the CSC Colossus package which allows insurers to manipulate claims payments.The software can be used to reclassify injuries as less than serious, compared to the diagnosis of a doctor.

Over the past 15 years, many insurance companies in the United States have implemented such software to streamline claims processing procedures.However, as this report indicates, the claims processing software may have more useful benefits than merely efficiency.The report concludes that the claims processing software has allowed many insurance companies to increase profits by lowballing consumers, and reducing the amount that is actually paid to consumers who file injury claims.

Published on: December 3, 2010

Medical Lien Secrets Every Injured Car Accident Victim Should Know

by Robert N. Katz, Esq.

A number of personal injury victims sign medical liens every year.The victims often times do not know the consequences that a lien can have on their personal injury settlement.Signing a medical lien could be a fatal mistake that can wreck your personal injury claim.

Receive Treatment for Your Injuries

Whatever your case may be (lien or no lien) it is important to receive treatment and continue that treatment if necessary.Your recovery is critical to you and your family.Receiving treatment will help to ensure your injuries do not get worse after your accident.

Published on: December 2, 2010

A Georgia Accident Lawyer’s Wish List for 2011

by Robert N. Katz, Esq.

2009 might have seen the lowest numbers of auto, truck and motorcycle accidents, injuries and fatalities in years, but there’s still much that can be done to improve traffic safety in Georgia. Atlanta car accident lawyers have a particular list of goodies that they would love to see delivered by state transportation safety agencies and federal agencies to decrease accidents in Atlanta and throughout Georgia.

Here is our Most Wanted list for 2011.

More Progress against Distracted Driving