Determining who was at fault is critical after a car accident for insurance, legal, and other purposes. Under the law, one driver’s word is not any better than the other driver’s when determining fault. So how does one go about proving fault in an accident when their word is not enough? This post will cover […]
Category: Personal Injury
Can Truck Driver Drug Abuse Cause Accidents?
Although recreational marijuana is now legal in several states and is used by people of all professions including truck drivers, the use of various illegal drugs is widespread amongst truckers as well. Recent research shows that cocaine use is now more prevalent than marijuana use for truckers, and both substances present real problems for these […]
Why Are Low-Speed Car Accidents So Dangerous?
One might assume that low-speed car accidents cannot cause significant injuries, but they can be quite dangerous. These kinds of crashes happen at speeds of under 10 miles an hour, and although the vehicles have little damage in most cases, the chance for bodily harm is very real. Examples of these kinds of accidents include […]
What Are Common Types of Truck Accidents?
Nothing is more potentially dangerous on the highway or freeway than a fully loaded tractor-trailer. They move fast, carry a lot of weight, and in the event of a crash, can impact many passenger cars. The cost of treating any kind of injury can be high after a car accident. They can be even higher […]
What are the Dangers of Younger Commercial Truck Drivers?
Commercial truck drivers seem to be getting younger and younger, and there’s a reason for this. There’s been a nationwide truck driver shortage for years, and the pandemic only made the problem worse. Approximately 72 percent of goods transported in the United States are moved by trucks. November 2021, the DRIVE-Safe Act was signed into […]