Driving Fatigue Driving fatigue can ruin your life. Nearly 700 Americans died from drowsy driving-related crashes in 2019. Thousands of others were injured in car and truck accidents, forcing them to take time off of work. These numbers are high because it is not uncommon to become fatigued on the road. However, it is not...
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How to Deal With the Aftermath of a Car Accident
How to Deal With the Aftermath of a Car Accident The aftermath of a car accident can be terrifying. You’re disoriented and you may not know what to do. You might be injured, or you could be surrounded by people and overwhelmed. Handling car accidents does not get easier over time, unfortunately. There are...Continue reading
7 Common Causes of Car Accidents
7 Common Causes of Car Accidents Did you know that around 94% of all car accidents are due to driver error? It’s easy to attribute accidents to outside sources but that doesn’t help anyone. Many of the common causes of car accidents are preventable. We’ve put together a guide that’ll help you understand the main reasons...Continue reading
How Truck Driver Fatigue Affects Other Motorists on the Road
Truck Driver Fatigue Truck driver fatigue is a surprisingly common problem. According to the Large Truck Crash Causation Study (LTCCS), a reported 13% of commercial truck drivers experienced fatigue at the time of their truck accident. Driver fatigue doesn’t just impact these commercial drivers, though. In fact, driver fatigue can be a major safety hazard...Continue reading
Crashed Buses: Understanding Bus Crash Statistics
Crashed Buses During the first quarter of 2019, there were approximately 276 million motor vehicles operating in the US. There are even more on the highway today, many of which include transit buses transporting commuters to the office or school buses taking children to and from school. Unfortunately, like any other passenger vehicle on the...
Legal Claims for Bus Crashes: What to Know
Bus Crashes In 2019, nearly 200 school, intercity, and transit buses were involved in serious accidents. However, data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) shows that injuries and fatalities from bus crashes are generally declining. Still, bus accidents occur more frequently than they should. Whether you were an occupant on a bus, another...
What to Look Out for When Selecting a California Bus Crash Lawyer
Bus Crash Lawyer In the State of California, there are more than 100 transit agencies that provide transportation services. There are also dozens of private companies that provide other alternatives for transportation. If you were injured in a bus crash, contact a law firm that has experience in this unique area of the law. The...Continue reading
What You Should Do After a Bus Crash
Bus Crash More than 230 buses were involved in fatal crashes in the United States in 2019, including 84 school buses. Non-fatal accidents are also devastating and can result in a concussion or spinal cord injuries. Following certain recommendations can help you overcome a serious accident like a bus crash. Here’s an overview of what...
How to File a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit
Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit Determining how to pursue legal action against a negligent motorist can be tricky. Without taking the proper steps, resolving a motorcycle accident claim may take longer than expected and not yield ideal results. Follow these best practices before filing a motorcycle accident lawsuit. Fault in a Motorcycle Accident It’s no secret:...Continue reading
Car vs. Pedestrian Accidents: How They Differ
Car vs. Pedestrian Accident Unfortunately, accidents involving cars and pedestrians are very common. When considering how a car vs. pedestrian accident differs from each other, there are many similarities, as well as notable differences. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, one pedestrian was injured every seven minutes in traffic crashes in 2019. When...Continue reading