Rear-end collisions are the most common type of auto accident. Evan a low-speed fender bender can cause painful and debilitating injuries that may not immediately surface. Of course, some rear-end crashes cause catastrophic or fatal injuries, and under the right circumstances, a rear-ender can turn into a multi-car pileup. A common assumption is that the […]
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National Tire Safety Month
June 11, 2014 By
June is National Tire Safety Month. A tire blowout can cause you to wreck, and in some vehicles it leads to rollover accidents. Even without an accident, a flat tire is not something you want to deal with and can cause problems ranging from an inconvenience to stranding you in a dangerous situation. Please, take […]
Bicycle Accident Claims
Bicycle accidents often result in permanent and life changing injuries. Many bicycle accident victims do not realize that compensation is available. Even if you were injured in a single vehicle bicycle accident or were the victim of hit and run, you should talk to a skilled and experienced bicycle accident attorney to find out about […]
May is Bicycle Safety Month
May 13, 2014 By
May is bicycle safety month, and a great time for bicyclists and drivers to brush up on the basics of bicycling. In 2012, 726 people were killed in bicycle vs. automobile collisions and an estimated 49,000 bicyclists were injured in bicycle accidents. We often hear about bicycle safety for children, but adults are at risk […]
Bus Accident Claims
Bus accidents are far less common than car accidents, but when they happen they can have devastating consequences. Bus accidents are not limited to collisions between a bus and another vehicle. Slip and fall while on the bus, and pedestrian accidents where a bus passenger is struck while boarding or exiting, are common types of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Travel Safety Checklist
Whether you travel domestically or in foreign countries, for business or pleasure, you face more dangers from more directions today than we have seen in our lifetime. If you watch the news you might not want to leave the house at all, but there is no reason to shut down and shut yourself in if […]
Travel Safety Tips for Women
February 13, 2014 By
Travelling alone can be dangerous for anyone, and women are often in greater danger than men simply because would-be attackers perceive them as easy targets. That does not mean you should not travel alone or that you cannot avoid being a target for criminals. One way to make yourself safer is to appear to have […]
