Category: Truck Accidents
Dense Fog and Smoke Increases Crash Risks
June 22, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck AccidentsAlthough they may not typically be thought of as dramatic weather hazards, dense fog and smoke events are. They both impair a driver's visibility, can lead to reduced roadway speeds, speed variabilities and increased risks of crashing.
Large Truck Accidents
June 21, 2016 | Category: Personal Injury, Truck AccidentsThe Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that a total of 3,660 people died in U.S. large truck crashes in 2014 (latest available figures). 16 percent of these deaths were truck occupants and 68 percent were occupants of other passenger vehicles.
Overuse of Painkillers Can Cause Accidents
June 15, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck AccidentsThe National Institute of Drug Abuse reported on a nationwide study of fatal crashes which was conducted in 2013. This study showed that 46.5 percent of drivers who tested positive for drugs had used a prescription drug, 36.9 percent had used marijuana, and 9.8 percent had used cocaine.
Pedal Error Crashes Cause Injuries
June 8, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Truck AccidentsAccording to ISHN (Industrial Safety and Hygiene News), drivers use brakes almost one million times a year, and usually there is no problem. However, every year, approximately 16,000 preventable pedal error crashes occur.
New Approaches to Stop Texting and Driving May Work
June 6, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Truck AccidentsNew approaches to stop texting & driving may work - The U.S. Department of Transportation notes that the use of cell phones while driving plays a role in 1.6 million auto crashes each year, causing 500,000 injuries and 6,000 deaths.
Drowsy Driving and Large Trucks – A Bad Combination
May 27, 2016 | Category: Truck AccidentsOn Tuesday, April 26, 2016, NBC-2 reported that a semi caught fire on I-75 near the Golden Gate Parkway exit. Florida Highway Patrol troopers reported that the truck driver, who was heading south, fell asleep at the wheel just before 2:30 a.m.
Snapchatting While Driving Is Dangerous
May 23, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Truck AccidentsIt has become a craze which should be called “crazy”. Drivers speeding while taking selfies of themselves and their speedometers.
Manufacturers May Be Liable If a Defect Causes a Rollover
May 16, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Truck AccidentsThe design, manufacture and assembly may all cause vehicle defects resulting in rollovers. Should the center of gravity be too high, it is the responsibility of the manufacturer, and even the seller, to warn the purchaser about the importance of proper load distribution and any limitations
How to Talk to Your Teens About Alcohol
May 6, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, DUI Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsAlcohol is a powerful, mood-altering drug, according to NIAAA. It not only affects the mind and body in unpredictable ways, but teens lack the judgment and coping skills to handle alcohol wisely. It does not have to be difficult to talk to teens about alcohol abuse.
Textalyzer Bill Under Consideration in New York | SLF
May 4, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Truck AccidentsA new word is being coined. The word is “textalyzer.” ABC News reported that in New York there is a proposed state law that would allow police to use a device called a “textalyzer” to reveal whether a driver was texting at the time of a crash. Should the bill become law in New York, the police responding to a crash would have the power to ask the drivers to turn over their cell phones.