Understanding Driver Fatigue And Commercial Truck Wrecks
Most truck drivers work long hours and often have to drive late at night. Fatigue and drowsiness can easily set in during a long, lonely drive on a dark road. Fatigue is a factor in nearly 56,000 crashes every year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). These wrecks result in 40,000 injuries […]
3 Basic Steps To Take In A Car Accident Lawsuit
Every car wreck comes with its own unique set of legal complications. Although each auto accident is different, there are three basic steps that should be followed to file a personal injury lawsuit. If you can effectively lay the groundwork for your case, you will have a strong chance of securing the compensation you deserve. […]
How Distracted Driving Is Affecting Texans
Hundreds of people die on Texas roads due to distracted driving every year. Although distractions on the road have always been an issue, our digital devices make it easier to become distracted. As the use of these devices increases, so does the number of accidents caused by distracted driving. The Insurance Council of Texas reported […]
Understanding Fault In A Commercial Truck Accident
Although most commercial truck drivers are good at what they do, they are as likely to make mistakes as anyone else on the road. Commercial truck accidents are especially serious because they often result in fatalities. The real danger with commercial trucks is not their size or length, but actually their height. The large wheels […]
The Main Cause Of Motorcycle Accidents And Precautions To Take
The largest motorcyclist populations seem to be in urban areas where city-dwellers save money and time getting from place to place. Motorcycles have easy maneuverability, great gas mileage, and the initial cost to purchase one isn’t as much as a car. With accidents on the road being all too commonplace, drivers should be aware of […]
How To Ride Safely And Avoid Motorcycle Accidents
Although motorcyclists get a lot of joy out of riding, motorcycles are potentially dangerous due to a lack of protection and high speeds. If a motorcyclist gets into a collision with another vehicle on the road, the rider has little chance of being uninjured. Bikers involved in multiple vehicle accidents are injured 98 percent of […]
What Causes Commercial Truck Accidents?
The trucking industry is still the main source of transporting goods all across the United States. Government transportation officials estimate that over 15 million trucks travel on our country’s roads, transporting nearly 70 percent of all freight each year. With such a high volume of commercial vehicles on the road, traffic accidents are bound to […]
4 Important Facts About Commercial Truck Accidents
The commercial trucking industry has an important role in our country’s economy. Revenues are reported to be in the range of $610 billion last year, with the number expected to increase by the end of 2016. With the trucking industry constantly growing, those sharing the road must pay more attention to commercial vehicles. An estimated […]
5 Challenges Victims Face In 18-Wheeler Accident Claims
Being injured in an 18-wheeler accident is a very harrowing experience, but an even tougher task is getting the rightful compensation for the time suffered in recuperation. A high number of truck crashes occur each year. Approximately 95,000 people are injured from 18-wheeler accidents. Many of the victims sustain significant damage to their bodies that […]
Creating A Car Accident Checklist
A car accident is a sudden and scary experience. Imagine you are driving along the interstate heading to work when you catch movement out of the corner of your eye. Before you can react, your head jerks forward and you hear a crunching sound. Anyone would be disoriented after experiencing something so jarring. Creating a […]
