Category Archives: Motor Vehicle Accidents
Do these things if you get hit by (or as) a non U.S. citizen
Getting into a car accident is never a fun experience, and it could be even more jarring when the involved party isn’t a U.S. citizen. The reason some non U.S. citizens are on the road is because some may be
The Difference Between a Car and Truck Accident Lawsuit
There are more than 7.2 million car accidents every year on US roads and highways. This number includes collisions involving both trucks and personal vehicles, though the two types of accidents are significantly different.
Reasons For Road Rage
In a study released by the AAA Foundation For Traffic Safety, nearly 80 percent of drivers have expressed some degree of road rage in the last year. From yelling and tailgating, to physically confronting one another, road rage is a dangerous, yet common habit.
13 California Traffic Laws You Should Know
Did you know that in Delaware, it is unlawful to change your clothes in your vehicle? Or that a city in Georgia prohibits cars from driving through playgrounds. And if you visit Hawaii, did you know that while you must wear a seatbelt inside of your vehicle if you’re over 12, you can ride… Read More »
Involved in a Commercial Vehicle Accident?
Generally, commercial vehicles are significantly larger than those that are privately owned. Big rig trucks are approximately six times bigger than passenger cars. And in the event of this type of commercial vehicle accident, the consequences will likely be particularly catastrophic. A commercial vehicle includes all company-owned cars, trucks, vans, or buses. An organization’s… Read More »
Slow Left Lane Driving and Why it’s so Dangerous
We’ve all been there. Whether on a tired cross-country road trip or your daily I-10 commute to work, you’ll occasionally be met with a sudden slowdown.
Trucking Accident Statistics
Driving comes with several inherent dangers. In our temperature-regulated, comfortable cars, blasting our favorite album, we often fail to realize the risks we face.
What to do After a Truck Accident
We share the road with a variety of vehicles of all shapes and sizes. Your midsize sedan uses the same highway as an 18-wheel semi-truck. Just as vehicles differ, so do the attention spans of their drivers. Cautious and attentive driving takes place right alongside reckless and careless driving.
7 Tips For Safe Driving Around Trucks
We share our roads with vehicles of all shapes and sizes. That’s why our driving habits must be flexible and prepared to encounter everything from big rigs to mopeds. It is all of our responsibility, no matter what vehicle we operate, to drive safely and avoid accidents. And in doing so, we ought to take extra precaution near trucks.
Life After Limb Loss
Though seemingly rare, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated two million people living in the US have experienced the loss of a limb. More than 500 people undergo an amputation procedure every day.