We recently discussed distracted driving and how it can be deadly when the person who isn't paying attention is driving a semitruck. These accidents can lead to horrible consequences for the victims. When the injuries are catastrophic, the person is likely never going...
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Distracted driving shouldn’t derail safety for truckers
People who are on the roads on a daily basis shouldn't have to worry about commercial truckers driving while they are distracted, but this happens quite often. It is estimated that overall, around 87 percent of vehicle crashes have distracted driving as at least one...
Pedestrians and bicyclists should be able to move about safely
Pedestrians and bicyclists need to make sure that they are able to get around the city safely. When there is an accident, they can suffer some very serious injuries that make it impossible to live life in the same way that they did before the accident. If you are...
How bicyclists and pedestrians can avoid being hit by trucks
Unlike motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists are much smaller, have a narrower profile and lack a protective shell around them. They also can only move so fast. It's because of this that they are at much higher risk of injury or death if they come too close to a big,...
Drunk driving accidents can lead to compensation claims
One of the questions that is likely to come up when a person is involved in a car crash is whether the person who caused the accident was intoxicated. This won't have an impact on the outcome of the accident, it can have a big impact on a claim for compensation. We...
Don’t fall victim to drunk drivers this weekend
Drunk drivers can kill. With the big game this weekend, everyone will need to pay more attention to the actions of other drivers to ensure that they aren't falling victim to drunk drivers. There isn't any way that police officers can keep every drunk driver off the...
Think about all the ways a car crash impacted your life
There are many different ways that a car crash can impact your life. The severity of these impacts is directly related to the severity of the crash. More serious crashes can lead to life-long impacts that cause serious issues for you and your loved ones. When you are...
Emotional distress might be included in a personal injury case
Focusing on the physical injuries when you are in a car crash is easy to do. Many people who are involved in a crash will likely know that the impacts of the crash can go far beyond the physical. Emotional distress is another type of injury that impacts the victims of...
A quick reminder about steps to take after a car accident
When you are in a car crash, you are likely going to be shaken up. You need to have a plan in mind to handle the aftermath of a crash before the accident so that you can remember that plan once you have a few moments to gather your thoughts after the crash. One of the...
Pedestrian injuries are a horrid ordeal after a car crash
Pedestrians shouldn't have to worry about their safety just because they need to walk around town. Instead, drivers should make sure that they aren't doing things that put people who are walking at risk. We understand that you might not have any option except walking,...