Too many people whose lives have not been touched by a serious car or truck accident scoff at non-economic damages such as emotional distress and mental pain and suffering because they do not understand the real harm that the effects of an accident can cause. The mental and emotional aftermath of an accident can have a ripple effect […]
Sharing the Road with Farm Equipment
April 8, 2015 By
Anytime you drive on rural roads, there is a chance you will be sharing the road with farm equipment. It is even more likely during planting and harvest seasons, which vary according to the crop and location. Drivers who are not accustomed to seeing farm equipment on the road are often taken by surprise by […]
Tailgating Accidents
February 18, 2015 By
On February 7, 2015, Bruce Jenner was involved in a fatal four car accident. A Prius was stopped or moving very slowly when it was hit by a Lexus. Jenner, who was pulling a loaded trailer, saw the accident and swerved to avoid it, but hit the Lexus. The Lexus veered into oncoming traffic where […]
Five Safety Tips for Avoiding Truck Accidents
November 6, 2014 By
Sharing the road safely with large commercial trucks means understanding some of the limitations and challenges that truck drivers are dealing with, so that you can watch out for the danger zone in truck accidents. Know the Blind Spots Semi-trucks have some massive blind spots, where the truck driver absolutely cannot see you. By knowing where […]
November 2014 – Accident Statistics
November 4, 2014 By
By November of each year many states across North America have seen their first snowfall. This means there’s likely been a jump in traffic, truck, and pedestrian accidents. This cold weather also means an increase in slip and fall accidents – as sidewalks and streets become icy. Most, if not all, of these accidents could […]
Truck Accident Fatalities on the Rise
November 3, 2014 By
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the number of people who died in truck accidents in 2012 was 12% higher than in 2009. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 3,921 people died in large truck accidents in 2012 and 104,000 were injured. 73% of those injured and killed were […]
Time Change Safety
October 28, 2014 By
November 2 is the end of Daylight Savings Time in 2014. If you are like most people, you look forward to the hour gained and the chance to get a little extra sleep. It’s not just a novelty. Going back to Standard Time has real health and safety benefits. For instance, when we return to […]
Lawsuit to Force Tougher Rule on Truck Driver Training
September 19, 2014 By
Public Citizen is representing safety groups and the Teamsters in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), asking the court to force the agency to issue an entry-level driver training rule for truck drivers. This comes more than 20 years after the initial deadline was set by congress. Since that deadline passed, safety […]
Brain Injury: What is a Diffuse Axonal Injury?
September 4, 2014 By
Diffuse axonal injury DAI is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that can occur without a blow to the head. It is the most common type of severe TBI, and it can be very difficult to detect with standard medical imaging. DAI is the result of the brain moving violently inside the skull, in […]
