HOW DOES VICARIOUS LIABILITY WORK?
Many times when a commercial vehicle, such as a truck, is involved in an accident the issue of ultimate liability if the driver was at fault will also need to consider whether the company that owns the truck may share in that...
3 SMALL CHANGES THAT COULD PREVENT PEDESTRIAN CRASHES
Like New York City, San Francisco has committed itself to “Vision Zero,” a safety campaign that aims to completely eliminate traffic deaths in the city by 2024. While a lot of progress has been made toward this goal, it’s worth examining which safety measures are most effective and...
HOW DRIVERS CAN PREVENT A PEDESTRIAN CRASH
Every driver has a responsibility to make the road a safer place. A big part of that is being aware of pedestrians and exercising safe driving techniques whenever you see someone preparing to cross the street.
Some drivers get nervous when they see a pedestrian standing at the curb,...
WHAT IS A TRUCK’S NO-ZONE?
Driving down the highway or stopped at a red light, you may have seen a sign on the back of a semi-truck stating, “If you can’t see my mirrors, I can’t see you.” These signs are more important than you might think; they warn drivers about a truck’s no-zone, an area of...
HOW IS A SLIP AND FALL CASE WITH A BACK INJURY VALUATED?
Severe back injuries like spinal cord damage are among the worst outcomes of a slip or trip and fall accident. Landing at an unsafe angle or falling from a significant height increases the risk of a severe back injury occurring. If the damage is extensive or extreme, then back surgery might be the...
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DON’T FIX A ROTATOR CUFF TEAR?
The rotator cuff is a unique grouping of muscles and tendons that keep your arm bone inside the shoulder socket. There are few muscle groups that get used more often than the rotator cuff because practically every movement of your arm moves it, which is why a rotator cuff tear can be...
WHY FEWER TRUCKERS COULD MEAN MORE TRUCK ACCIDENTS
There are 90,000 truck driver openings in the US right now. Trucking industry estimates suggest that number will soar to between 100,000 to 180,000 openings by 2028. But is it possible that cutting the total number of truckers on the road by six figures could cause more trucking accidents...
HOW MUCH COMPENSATION CAN YOU GET FROM A TORN MENISCUS?
Meniscus tears are one of the most common knee injuries that occurs when your knee is twisted or rotated with force. Meniscus tears can cause swelling and stiffness, preventing the victim from being able to walk or fully extending their knee.
While some people can recover from this injury...
THE TRUTH ABOUT TRUCKERS UNDER THE INFLUENCE
Trucking is a tedious and stressful job. Drivers sit behind the wheel of their tractor-trailer for upwards of 11 hours per shift. If they run into traffic or bad weather, they may be expected to drive beyond their physical limits to ensure the shipment arrives on time. But could these factors and...
WHAT TO DO WHEN INJURED IN A CALIFORNIA CAR ACCIDENT
When people are injured in an auto accident in California, they should follow these steps for dealing with the situation. State law requires certain actions to be taken in any car crash, but when people are...