Commercial drivers have a great deal of responsibility because they operate large, heavy vehicles while sharing the road with vulnerable road users. Commercial vehicles are potentially dangerous in traffic, often especially if the drivers operating them follow other...
Year: 2024
What not to do during a road rage encounter
Technology has increased driving safety dramatically in recent decades. Nonetheless, driving still remains a hazardous activity. One type of situation which can be dangerous, and is unfortunately on the increase, involves road rage incidents. Road rage involves...
How could reducing left turns make your journey safer?
If you are like most people, you probably have a few set routes that you use to certain places. For example, you usually travel a particular route to get to work, and another to get to your mom’s. While you might alter these routes when traffic is heavy, you probably...
Catastrophic injuries could change your earning capacity
If you suffer catastrophic injuries, such as a spinal cord injury (SCI), a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or another major head injury, you certainly may need compensation for the related medical bills and lost wages. If someone else caused that injury – a driver who...
Why truck accident claims are different from other injury claims
Truck accident insurance claims differ significantly from car accident claims due to the nature of the vehicles involved and the regulations governing them. Understanding how trucking accident claims work is crucial to securing fair compensation, especially in a...
Could you get sepsis from an injury?
One of the top reasons why Americans die in the hospital is from sepsis. Some reports claim it is the number one leading cause of death in these settings. But even if it’s simply somewhere in the top 10, that’s still surprising because 40% of Americans haven’t heard...
Why a TBI can cause mental health issues
Most people don’t realize just how much the brain does until they suffer a brain injury. Just what kind of symptoms and changes a person experiences after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) depends on what part(s) of the brain have been injured. People who suffer a TBI...
When do fatal car accidents happen most often?
When you look at fatal car accident statistics, there are certainly some clear trends. You can find specific days or times when the risk is greatest. This doesn’t mean that an accident can’t happen at any time, but simply that you can make a judgment call about your...
How warmer weather has increased traffic deaths in Minnesota
Minnesota traffic fatalities are on track to double what they were last year if things continue as they are. With 2024 almost halfway over, 45 people have been killed in collisions throughout the state. That’s compared to 23 at the same point in 2023. The reason, at...
A truck accident could lead to multiple sources of compensation
If you get injured in a truck accident, you may need to seek financial compensation. You may miss time at work, leading to lost wages, or you could have extensive medical bills. If you’ve been seriously injured – if you’re now suffering from a disability – then you...