The freight and shipping industries are in an economic boom in the United States. While we all rely on the goods and services brought to us by large commercial trucks like 18-wheelers and semi-tractor-trailer trucks, these large, unwieldy vehicles cause congested roadways and present a significant safety hazard to others on the road. When a…
A car accident is always an alarming experience, especially if it’s severe enough to total a car and cause serious injuries. The consequences of a car accident continue to be distressing long after the dust settles as medical bills begin coming in at the same time that serious injuries prevent a prompt return to work….
A motorcycle ride is an unbeatable experience in the open air with the open road spanning out ahead. Unfortunately, the same unenclosed, two-wheeled design that makes a ride so thrilling also leaves riders vulnerable to severe injuries in a motorcycle crash. Despite the comparatively low percentage of motorcycles on the road with other vehicles, motorcyclists…
One of the most deadly types of car accidents are those involving side-impact collisions. This type of collision is sometimes called a T-bone accident, broadside crash, or angle collision. Side impact collisions typically occur in intersections due to one vehicle’s failure to yield the right of way. Side-impact accidents cause about 22% of car accident…
Distracted driving has become a steadily growing problem in the U.S. since smartphones became the center of our lives. Despite laws in most states placing restrictions on using hand-held devices behind the wheel, it remains common to observe drivers looking at their phones while in traffic. The number of fatalities from drunk driving remains higher…