Driving a commercial truck for a living requires a high level of responsibility. Yet, research shows that many truck drivers are shirking their responsibilities by driving under the influence of drugs. Drug use may have a serious impact on a truck driver’s ability to...
From drunk drivers to poor weather, you face many traffic accident risks on the road. Sadly, many serious accidents take place as a result of speeding, and drivers who cause a crash as a result of their failure to follow traffic safety guidelines must answer for their...
Truck accidents happen for a variety of reasons, including operator error and lack of vehicle maintenance. If truckers are not healthy enough to maintain control of their vehicles, though, they may also pose a risk to other drivers, passengers, pedestrians and others...
Whether you fall down while shopping in a store or you get hurt after an accident on the sidewalk or in a parking lot, it is vital to understand the risks you face wherever you are. Many people suffer injuries after slipping on a slick surface, such as an icy walkway...
Whether in North Carolina or other locations, electric scooters offer increased mobility for many people seeking transportation. The scooters, though, carry some risk, as they travel at speeds of 15 to 20 mph, fast enough to result in injuries. A look at the risks and...
According to data supplied by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), fatal large truck crashes in the U.S. increased by 330% from 2015 to 2018. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety conducted a study of its own concerning truck crashes in North...
Getting in a car accident is enough to jar your confidence for quite some time. At first, you may doubt your ability to feel comfortable driving ever again. Psychological trauma is a completely normal effect after an unexpected accident. Recognizing signs of angst can...
To protect your children while behind the wheel, you need to have a car seat or a booster seat. The most common causes of death for children under the age of 13 are car crashes. Car seats save about 325 children per year. According to the NHTSA, each age group belongs...
When you get into a crash, you are likely to suffer from injury on three major parts of the body: the head, the neck and the spine. Focusing on head injuries in specific, you have common and uncommon injuries. While cerebral contusions and concussions often surface as...
When you get into a motorcycle accident, you have a higher chance of injury than drivers of protected vehicles due to the lack of cover a motorcycle provides. This is why you must wear protective gear like handguards and helmets. But do helmets protect you from every...