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Side underride guards on trucks can decrease fatalities
Crashes that involve cars and trucks generally end far worse for those in the smaller vehicle. Unfortunately, despite more stringent safety regulations, fatal crashes that involve large trucks are increasing rather than decreasing. One of the most dangerous scenarios is when a car ends up underneath a large tractor-trailer. Federal law mandates that large… Read More »
Study finds that small cars are more dangerous
Those of us who don’t have kids to transport to and from school often choose small vehicles. They don’t use a lot of gas, and they are easy to maneuver in and out of parking spaces. Many of them are also very cool-looking. However, they also account for the highest rate of traffic fatalities,… Read More »
Have you been the victim of ‘anesthesia awareness?’
Waking up in the middle of a surgical procedure is a nightmare that many people have in the days prior to their own surgery. While we trust anesthesiologists to administer the proper anesthesia, unfortunately, things can go wrong. In fact, two out of every 1,000 patients are victims of something called “anesthesia awareness.” While… Read More »
What do you need to file a wrongful death suit?
A person dying is a tragedy for his or her own sake and the sake of those who loved this individual. Depending upon the the circumstances of their deaths, there may be cause for legal action. If you have lost someone you care about, you may be considering filing a wrongful death suit. Before… Read More »
Appeals court gives woman suing Wal-Mart a new trial
A judge has determined that a New Jersey woman who sued Wal-Mart after a metal rack fell on her can have her case re-heard. The woman, who was injured at a Turnersville Wal-Mart in 2010, lost in a jury trial against the retail giant. The woman claimed that she was injured when a display… Read More »
Truck driver training is often rushed
Truck drivers have to be properly certified and have special licenses to drive. This is done to ensure that they’re trained and safe on the highway. However, some in the industry have noted that all they really need to do is learn enough to pass those tests. Furthermore, they say that training has to… Read More »
What are your options if you’re injured due to lack of security?
If you have been the victim of a violent crime and/or a robbery, you may be able to hold the business where it happened liable. Owners of certain businesses, like bars, are responsible for hiring qualified bouncers or security guards to help protect their customers. Property owners are also responsible for ensuring the safety… Read More »
Distracted driving fatalities continue to rise
Despite the increasing laws across the country against cellphone use and texting while driving, even more people than ever are dying on America’s roads because of distracted drivers. The number of distracted driving-related fatalities rose by nearly 9 percent between 2015 and 2016, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). While teens… Read More »
Truck drivers can prevent jackknife accidents
A truck that jackknifes is incredibly dangerous to other drivers because it’s completely out of control. Typically, these accidents happen when the truck loses traction for some reason, throwing the trailer and cab out of sync. Issues that lead to it include improper braking and slick road surfaces. However, there are steps drivers can… Read More »
Do fatality rates in certain cars tell the whole story?
Cars must pass certain safety protocols before going into production, but that doesn’t mean they all offer the same exactly level of safety to those inside. You can look at the fatality rates for various makes and models and see which ones are involved in the most deadly accidents, perhaps showing a link that… Read More »
