Drunk driving is a crime. People who cause crashes or fail chemical tests are likely to face driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges. In some cases, those affected by drunk driving crashes might hope to file civil lawsuits in pursuit of compensation. If the driver at...
When a tractor-trailer is involved in a crash, many people assume that the cause of that wreck must be the truck driver’s actions. After all, speeding, fatigue and distraction are all major safety concerns that plague the trucking industry. However, it is important to...
Slip-and-fall accidents are often dismissed as minor mishaps, but their consequences are sometimes life altering. A single misstep on a wet floor or icy sidewalk can lead to catastrophic injuries that affect mobility, cognition and independence. These incidents are...
Commercial trucking accidents can be more complex than other roadway collisions. Unlike a typical car accident, these cases can involve several parties who share responsibility. Liability does not always fall on just the driver. Other individuals or companies...
Truckers have a duty to remain as safe as possible on the roadways. One thing that they must avoid is driving when they’re fatigued. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has guidelines for truckers to follow about how long they can drive in a shift. These...
Some drivers certainly do know that they are distracted. A driver who is trying to add a destination to their GPS while actively driving the vehicle knows that they should be paying more attention to the road. A driver who is trying to answer text messages at red...
Electricity is a vital part of modern construction sites, powering tools, lighting and equipment that keep operations running efficiently. However, it also presents serious hazards for construction workers, even when safety protocols are followed. Understanding the...
Every job comes with different expectations. A physician working at a primary care office may need to see a certain number of patients per day and meet certain charting turnaround time standards. Manufacturing employees often have to produce a set number of units per...
A driver should maintain a safe following distance between their vehicle and the one ahead to have enough space and time to react safely in emergencies. In Virginia, drivers are recommended to use the two, three, and four-second rule. A driver should maintain a safe...
People listen to music as a source of entertainment while they’re driving. Some people may assume that what they listen to and the listening experience don’t play any role in how they drive, but it’s fully possible that those factors may impact driving abilities. One...
