The Truth About Truckers Under the Influence
Truck drivers are less likely to drive under the influence than passenger vehicle drivers, but when it happens, the consequences are often severe. Impairment slows reaction time, affects judgment, and makes it harder to control a vehicle that can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, putting everyone on the road at risk.
DO TRUCKERS REALLY CAUSE MOST TRUCK CRASHES?
Many experienced truck drivers will tell you that 80% of all truck crashes are not caused by truckers, but by four-wheel vehicles or motorcycles. They claim that many of these crashes are caused by the smaller vehicle merging in front of a large truck, not giving the trucker enough space to avoid...
ARE TRUCKERS MORE LIKELY TO GET IN A CRASH?
Large trucks and tractor-trailers make up less than one-tenth of all the vehicles on the road, but are involved in roughly half a million accidents each year. Though most drivers will rarely see a truck crash, looking at this problem at a larger scale leads to a frightening question: are truckers more...
STUDY: BRAIN INJURIES MAY RAISE THE RISK OF DEMENTIA AMONGST THE ELDERLY
A new study discovered that those who are over the age of 55 are more likely to suffer from dementia after incurring a brain injury.
A brain injury happens when the normal patterns and functions of the brain are...
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...
BAY AREA ACCIDENT STATS
It’s no secret that the Bay Area has a lot of hazardous roads. Do these factors make driving in the Bay Area more dangerous? To find out, let’s look at some Bay Area accident stats to see how our crashes compare to those in other parts of the country....
The Three Types of Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is one of the most dangerous issues facing drivers on the road. There are numerous hazards associated with it, and it stands as one of the most common causes of car accidents throughout the entire country.
Many people don’t even know they’re driving distracted because they often...
Preventative Actions May Reduce the Risk of Car Accident Injuries
Though many California car accidents result in injuries that could not have been prevented, it is possible for drivers and passengers to take certain precautions before and during a collision that may enable them to avoid some injuries. Injuries ranging...
Can a Car Accident Lead to PTSD?
Whenever a devastating car crash occurs, there can be long-lasting impacts on those involved. These injuries are often disabling not only physically, but also mentally. In car accidents where you sustain severe injuries, you may also suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder which could impact your entire life.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (commonly...
ATTORNEY NICK CASPER SELECTED TO TOP 100 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SUPER LAWYERS LIST
Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook is pleased to announce that our attorney Nick Casper has been selected to the Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers list this year. Along with being selected to the Top 100 Northern California Super Lawyers list, this is Nick’s fourth consecutive year being named a