If you’re in a vehicle that is being tailgated, it’s often very obvious to you that it is unsafe. You feel like the driver behind you is always just a second or two away from causing an accident. It can be very stressful, and this is why the best advice is usually to try to get the tailgater to pass your vehicle. Just get them to go around you so that you keep yourself safe. But you may find yourself wondering why people even drive this way in the first place. Do they honestly think it’s safe? People don’t understand reaction times There are some cases in which drivers are angry or frustrated ..read more

Semitrucks are large and heavy rigs that must be handled very carefully. Because trucker fatigue is such a major hazard on public roads, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has set specific rules about how long truckers can drive before they must take a break. These Hours of Service (HOS) regulations apply to nearly almost all semitrucks and passenger transport vehicles that can carry nine or more people, if there is compensation involved. If there’s no compensation involved, HOS requirements apply to vehicles that transport at least 16 people, including the driver. What are the ho ..read more

Trucks are an indispensable part of the modern economy, facilitating the transportation of goods over long distances efficiently and reliably. In the event of an accident, they are also among the most dangerous vehicles on the road, and are capable of causing severe injuries and significant damage due to their size and weight. Truck accidents cause hundreds of fatalities every year and even higher numbers of severe injuries. Some of the debilitating injuries commonly suffered as a result of these accidents include the following. Limb amputations Due to their massive size and momentum, trucks c ..read more

California is unique in allowing motorcyclists to legally “lane split.” Lane splitting is even addressed in the California Vehicle Code (CVC). Specifically, the CVC defines lane splitting as “driving a motorcycle…between rows of stopped or moving vehicles in the same lane….” While the maneuver is legal, that doesn’t mean there aren’t conditions where it’s not safe to do. Further, some motorcyclists don’t do it safely. They need to make sure that a driver sees them before moving in front of them. That means staying out of a vehicle’s blind spots. These blind spots are particularly large for tru ..read more

Victims of car crash injuries can broadly benefit from steering clear of social media until all insurance and legal claims associated with their harm have been fully resolved. While the urge to share experiences, seek support or update friends and family on these platforms is understandable, doing so may result in detrimental effects on the outcome of a case.  There are several compelling reasons why it is often advised that crash victims stay off social media during this consequential period. Insurers and opposing counsel can use content against a victim Posts, pictures and comments made ..read more

The loss of a family member is a personal tragedy that can forever change someone’s life. Grief can alter someone’s personality. People heal, but they also evolve into a different version of themselves when they lose someone who matters to them deeply. There are also practical implications to an unexpected death. Someone’s passing can cause major financial challenges for the family members that they leave behind. The income that they would have earned if they survived is one of the biggest losses that the family has to absorb after someone’s premature death that has been caused by another’s ne ..read more

Trucking companies typically work with loaders since they are skilled in loading cargo safely. Besides, this saves time, ensuring smooth operations. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for improper loading to cause an accident – a loader can make an error that can result in a crash.  Here are three such mistakes: Overloading Before loading a truck, a loader should know the truck’s weight and that of each cargo unit. A truck should not exceed its gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) – the total amount of weight it can handle safely. Overloading can strain the axles, the tires and other mechanic ..read more

Motorcycles are big and loud. They have built-in lighting systems and often very flamboyant design features. Despite all of the elements that should make motorcycles easy to spot in traffic, drivers often struggle to notice them. Frequently, when someone in an enclosed vehicle hits a motorcycle in traffic, they claim that they didn’t see the motorcycle before the crash occurred. Why is it so difficult for drivers to notice motorcycles? A driver’s brain has a lot to process The human brain has a finite ability to process incoming information. Visual data, in particular, puts a lot of stress on ..read more

An auto accident can lead to severe injuries and losses. Many auto accidents are caused by drunk driving, aggression and negligence. One of the most common causes of car crashes is distracted driving. Distracted driving is anything that causes a driver to look away from the road, take their hands off the wheel or think about anything other than the road. This can be simplified to any manual, visual or cognitive distractions. People often become distracted without realizing it. To help make drivers safer on the road, it can help to give a few examples of distracted driving. Here’s what you shou ..read more

It would hurt the holiday cheer if you suffered an auto accident while driving to a family gathering. One of the most common causes of auto accidents, especially at the end of the year, is texting and driving. Hundreds of thousands of people suffer from severe and fatal auto accidents each year because of texting and driving.  It’s hard for many family members to not call or text others for updates on their trip to a holiday party. However, it just can’t be avoided. Or, can it? There are a few things that you might do to protect yourself from distracted driving accidents. Here’s what you ..read more