WHY ARE FATAL PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS HIGHER AMONG THE ELDERLY?
Somewhat surprising, a study found that older adults actually walk less than younger adults but they face a much higher risk of dying from a pedestrian accident. The researchers said this is because older pedestrians suffer...
HOW TO PASS A TRUCK SAFELY
Previously, we outlined a truck’s blind spots, also called its “no-zone.” While everyone on the road should understand a truck’s visual limitations, it’s equally important that drivers of smaller vehicles use their understanding of the no-zone to pass trucks safely. Here’s how:
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FATAL CAR ACCIDENTS; WHERE THE RUBBER MEETS THE ROAD
Motorists should keep an eye on the condition of their tires before hitting California's hot roads this summer. Weak tires are often to blame for even single car accidents that can often be tragic. It is very important to check and maintain the condition...
BEWARE OF TURNING TRUCKS
When it comes to trucking accidents, we tend to imagine crashes on the highway, perhaps caused by poor merging technique or negligent maintenance. While those high-speed crashes are perhaps the most notorious, there’s one type of truck accident that most people don’t expect: those caused by...
HIGH WINDS CAN POSE DANGERS FOR ROAD TRAVEL
Most of us are sufficiently conscientious to know that we must driver more cautiously when there are inclement weather conditions. Driving rain can obscure a driver's vision and reduce traction requiring additional stopping time. But it may not be immediately...
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...
UNEXPECTED CAUSES OF TRUCKING CRASHES
Previously, we discussed some of the more common causes of trucking accidents, including driver inexperience, trucker DUIs, and other factors. But not all truck accident causes are as predictable as speeding or poor merging technique. We examine some other, unexpected causes of trucking...
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...
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...