Traumatic brain injury is a serious public health problem but knowing a few facts can help protect yourself and your family. Possibly the most important thing that you need to know is that symptoms of a life-threatening brain injury can be delayed. The symptoms may not show up for hours or days after injury, then […]
Underride Accidents
June 4, 2014 By
Underride is one of the biggest dangers semi-trucks pose to passenger vehicles. It happens because truck trailers are higher off the ground than the hoods of cars, so the car slides under the truck and all of the force goes to the passenger compartment. Underride accidents can cause severe injuries, dismemberment, and decapitation. Underride guards […]
Truckers and Texting
April 29, 2014 By
Is it Illegal for Truck Drivers to Text and Use Cell Phones behind the Wheel? Yes, it is against Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for truck drivers to text or talk on a cell phone while driving, unless talking on a hands-free device, and it has been since October 27, 2010. Truck drivers and other […]
T-Bone Accident Injuries
March 26, 2014 By
T-bone, or side impact, accidents are more likely to cause serious injuries than front and rear end collisions, partly because the side of the vehicle does not offer as much protection as the engine compartment or the space that a trunk or truck bed provides. Seatbelts offer little protection from this type of impact. Most […]
Sleep Deprivation Leading to Truck Accidents
March 17, 2014 By
Anyone who chooses to get behind the wheel when they are drowsy, is putting their own life and the lives of others at risk. Unfortunately, we do not always recognized how tired we really are, because fatigue can cloud your ability to judge and recognize your own sleepiness, especially when it is the result of […]
Avoiding Truck Accidents in the Winter
November 10, 2013 By
The winter can bring a lot of joy to most people – it is often the only time of the year that families get together, everyone is getting prepared for the holidays, and the anticipation of a new season is upon most people. However, winter also brings a change in weather, which can be difficult […]
