As well as having significantly larger vehicles to maneuver, the visibility of truck drivers is generally more restricted than those in passenger cars. Trucks also do not have the benefit of rear-view mirrors and back windows -- and that makes their blind spots harder...
Handrails are among the best tools used to prevent falls. They are often easy to install and secure, and they make traveling up and down stairs or steep spaces easier for people. People don’t always use handrails for a number of reasons. They may see that the handrail...
In most instances, accidents involving trucks tend to result in more severe injuries than those involving smaller passenger vehicles. The sheer size and weight of a truck are among the major factors that make such crashes so deadly, but that’s not all. Outlined below...
Cellular phones are essential -- and absolutely distracting when someone is behind the wheel of a car. Whether it’s making calls, sending text messages, looking at the news, posting updates to Facebook, checking an eBay auction or filming a TikTok video, drivers are...
The severity of a spinal cord injury determines the likelihood of a person’s recovery. Unfortunately, the spinal cord is one of the regions of the body that may be damaged without the likelihood of much recovery. While quick thinking following an accident may help a...
The pain of losing a loved one can be overwhelming. The tragedy becomes even harder to bear when that death occurred as a result of someone else’s negligence. If you can prove that your loved one died as a result of another’s negligence or recklessness, you may be...
The promise of delivery within a couple of days or sometimes even hours has helped certain companies dominate online sales in recent years. However, delivery traffic on the road adds to the danger experienced by the general public. The more stressful the delivery job...
If you get involved in a car accident, you have a lot of immediate costs to consider. Your car may be totaled. You may need a ride in an ambulance that costs thousands of dollars. You may have tens of thousands in medical bills from the first day in the hospital. This...
If a neighbor has a pool built on their property, it may be highly visible to the neighborhood children, who will naturally be interested in something that appeals to them in such a way. As a parent living in the same area, though, you may be a bit worried about your...
Brain injuries are possible following a serious accident, so it’s important to know the symptoms and what to do if they arise. Traumatic brain injuries are not always apparent right away, sometimes forming as delayed-onset injuries. If that happens, then the signs of...
