Any type of traffic accident involving a commercial truck has the potential to be severe in nature due to the weight and size of a large truck and the type of damage these huge vehicles can cause. However, jackknife truck accidents are some of the most catastrophic due to the fact that 80,000 pounds of metal can suddenly and forcefully…
After being injured in a car accident, it is normal to assume that the insurance company will take pity on you and offer you the financial compensation you need and deserve; however, this is rarely the case. The truth of the matter is that insurance companies take advantage of many people—even if it’s at a car accident victim’s expense. Insurance…
Car sharing and ridesharing services have changed the way people get around. In fact, these services have gained popularity in recent years—especially in urban areas. For example, many people who live in areas like D.C. only need a car once in a while and for only a few hours at a time. In fact, most of the time they aren’t even driving…
You’ll never forget the day when you and your family almost wound up under a semi-truck. It was rush hour on SR-236 and you were surrounded by two different truck convoys. You hate driving near trucks, so you decided to pass the three ahead of you. You took your chance and quickly swerved to the left lane. You managed to…
Any type of accident involving a large truck and smaller vehicle can be serious to say the least, but a sideswipe accident involving a truck such as a delivery truck, tractor-trailer, or tanker truck can be catastrophic—sending the smaller vehicle off the road. Sadly, these types of accidents are usually preventable but often occur due to reckless driving, drowsy driving,…
Let’s face it: parking lots are often chaotic with cars pulling in and out of parking spaces and people walking to and from their cars. People are frequently in a rush or are focused on their errands and they fail to follow the rules or have respect for others in the parking lot. Unfortunately, pedestrians sometimes suffer serious injuries as a…
Automobile accidents occur millions of times each year. If you are one of the unfortunate people to have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you already know that your body physically absorbed the impact of the trauma. This is why it is important for you to get the best possible physical recovery so that you don’t have to live…
Did you know that impaired driving doesn’t just refer to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and that drowsy driving is a form of impaired driving? In fact, people who drive when they are tired are engaging in impaired driving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA). The truth of the matter is that when a…
It has been constantly raining for three days straight, and you’re about sick of it. You have puddles that could be considered small ponds in your backyard, your flower beds are underwater, and you can barely see eight inches past your windshield. Thankfully, you know how to drive in poor weather, and you take it slowly. Unfortunately, nothing could prepare…
Did you know that speeding and aggressive driving are the leading causes of trucking accidents on our nation’s highways? According to a truck crash causation study conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 38% of the truck accidents they reviewed were caused by poor driver decision. Poor driver decision includes truck drivers who do…