What Are the Most Common Reasons for Truck Accidents?

Car accidents take place every single day, ranging from minor fender benders to more serious collisions. When an accident involves a large commercial truck - such as semis, tractor-trailers, or even delivery trucks - the results can be absolutely devastating. Due in large part to their sheer weight and size, truck accidents often leave victims with severe, life-changing injuries - or worse. In many cases, the drivers and passengers of smaller vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists are unlikely to walk away from an accident with a large truck unscathed. Because large trucks can cause such damage when their drivers make even…

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Accidents occur every single day in various environments all across the United States. One of the most common types of accidents that we see are those that happen in the workplace or on a job site. Depending on your line of business, the workplace can be extremely dangerous, which is why it is absolutely imperative that your employer follows proper safety precautions and has guidelines in place to keep you safe and healthy. Whether you work on a construction site, in a warehouse or hospital, on a cruise ship, or in an office, accidents can happen as a result of…

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Burn injuries are some of the most serious and life-changing injury there is. In many cases, the victim experiences severe, painful injuries that require extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation that can go on for a lifetime. Unfortunately, burn injuries are quite common here in the United States, with the American Burn Association estimating that more than 450,000 people seek medical treatment as the result of a burn each year. Furthermore, approximately 45,000 people are hospitalized annually for severe burns and there are around 3,500 fatalities caused by burns each year in our country. Burns are extremely serious and can happen…

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Elder abuse a very real and growing problem in the United States, whether we like it or not. There are many different forms of abuse that fall under the elder or nursing home abuse category, including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, exploitation, neglect, and abandonment. Elder abuse can be performed by anyone from the senior’s children, other family members, spouses, and nursing home staff members. Before we go over a few interesting facts about elder abuse in America, let’s briefly look at the most common types of nursing home abuse as a refresher: ● Physical abuse - This occurs when…

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Personal injury is the most popular area of law, as it encompasses a wide range of cases and scenarios. From car accidents to slip and fall accidents and injury from dangerous drugs, personal injury cases occur on a daily basis throughout the United States. This is due in large part to the fact that human beings are injured in all different ways - sometimes due to the negligence or distraction of another individual. If someone else causes you harm or is responsible for the injury you sustained in one way or another, you may be able to take them to…

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Personal injury is the most popular area of law, as it encompasses a wide range of cases and scenarios. From car accidents to slip and fall accidents and injury from dangerous drugs, personal injury cases occur on a daily basis throughout the United States. This is due in large part to the fact that human beings are injured in all different ways - sometimes due to the negligence or distraction of another individual. If someone else causes you harm or is responsible for the injury you sustained in one way or another, you may be able to take them to…

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It is illegal to drive without having driver’s insurance and yet more than 12% of all drivers in the United States are uninsured. Different states have different laws when it comes to motivating drivers to have insurance before they get on the road. Even then many drivers continue to drive without insurance. Affordability is a huge issue for many people as insurance costs continue to rise every year. States with lower rates of uninsured drivers tend to have more affordable insurance as compared to states like Texas that have less affordable insurance to offer. About 13.3% of all drivers in…

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It is illegal to drive without having driver’s insurance and yet more than 12% of all drivers in the United States are uninsured. Different states have different laws when it comes to motivating drivers to have insurance before they get on the road. Even then many drivers continue to drive without insurance. Affordability is a huge issue for many people as insurance costs continue to rise every year. States with lower rates of uninsured drivers tend to have more affordable insurance as compared to states like Texas that have less affordable insurance to offer. About 13.3% of all drivers in…

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Motorcycle accidents are an all-too common occurrence, especially this time of year. During the hot summer months, it is more tempting than ever to leave the helmet at home and hit the beautiful roadways for an exhilarating ride. However, throwing caution to the wind and failing to adhere to proper safety practices can prove to be deadly. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), roughly 80% of all motorcycle accidents result in serious injury. Furthermore, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that nearly 1.5 million people were treated in U.S. emergency rooms…

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Car accidents of any kind are both stressful and unfortunately common in the United States. Due in large part to the increased number of distractions that drivers face today (hello, smartphones), we are seeing more car accidents take place on a daily occurrence than ever before. Being involved in an auto accident with your own vehicle is overwhelming enough, let alone if you are in an accident with a rental car. Vacations are supposed to be carefree and a time to relax and recharge from our hectic lives. Whether it is your fault or the fault of another driver, if…

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