Truck accidents are quite complex because they involve a commercial vehicle. In many cases, the driver is not the owner of the vehicle. In addition, a few other parties may have some liability in the situation. When filing a personal injury claim, you need to ensure...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
What are the dangers of mixing caffeine with alcohol?
As someone who wants to practice safe driving, you understand that drinking alcohol shortly before getting behind the wheel could cause a devastating crash. However, consuming caffeine with alcohol can also create conditions for hazardous driving. Some people believe...
New NTSB report addresses uptick in impaired driving
A significant percentage of car and truck crashes across Virginia and the rest of the United States involves motorists driving while impaired. Impaired driving has become so commonplace across the nation that the National Transportation Safety Board is now calling on...
Factors that contribute to motor vehicle crashes involving octogenarians
It is an uncomfortable truth that as drivers age, ensuring their safety on the road becomes an urgent priority. The CDC reports that drivers over the age of 70 have a higher rate of crash deaths than younger drivers. A number of factors influence an elderly driver's...
How severe can burn injuries become?
Burn injuries are never a pleasant thing to deal with. However, some burn injuries are much more devastating than others. The worst burn injuries fall into the category of third-degree burns. But just how bad can these burns get? Types of burn injuries Healthline...
What are the dangers of mixing alcohol with medicines?
Drinking and driving can be a bad combination. Drinking soon before or after taking medication can also be a dangerous mix if you get behind the wheel. It is possible for medicine acting in conjunction with alcohol to cause a serious automobile accident. Many people...
Sleep apnea and its effect on commercial truck drivers
Sleep apnea is a condition that disrupts breathing during sleep, causing sleep disturbances, insufficient rest and long-term health complications. More than 25 percent of semi-truck drivers have symptoms of mild to moderate apnea that affects their sleep on a daily...
Car seats may lose their effectiveness after an accident
A motor vehicle accident can result in serious injuries to you and your family. They occur anywhere, from congested streets to rural roads. Having your child in a car seat can save his or her life during a crash. If you had your child in the vehicle during an...
Should you worry about seat belt syndrome?
Even though your car's seat belt may seem somewhat restricting, wearing it is one of the more effective ways to survive a crash. Indeed, according to the National Safety Council, simply putting on your seat belt reduces your chances of dying in a car accident by 45%....
What hours of service rules must truck drivers follow?
Truck drivers must drive many hours each day as part of their employment. Drowsy and fatigued driving is a frequent contributing factor to motor vehicle accidents. When the drowsy driver is driving a massive, heavy vehicle, the damage can reach catastrophic levels....