There are so many federal government agencies that it’s understandable that the average American is unfamiliar with most of them. Yet, even though most of these agencies rarely receive much press coverage or recognition from the public, they often do very important...
Truck accidents can be incredibly dangerous because both delivery trucks and semi-trucks are much larger than passenger vehicles. This means that people in those smaller vehicles are facing greater danger if they get hit by a commercial driver. That’s why these...
Navigating a truck accident claim is no easy task. Unlike ordinary car accident claims, there is a high likelihood of legal and factual complexities that can complicate or prolong the claims process. As a truck accident victim, it helps to understand and anticipate...
If you’re like most Americans, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about policy shifts within lesser federal government agencies. Because… well, why would you? But, sometimes, it is a good idea to read up on changes that are being made at this level of...
Car crashes happen every day. In fact, just over ten accidents happen every minute. Many of these accidents are caused by distracted driving. Distracted driving can happen in many ways, but, specifically, they happen after visual, manual and cognitive distractions; a...
Semitruck crashes are serious matters that require immediate attention. A person who’s involved in one may suffer catastrophic injuries. It’s easy to understand why when you consider the size and weight differences between cars and semitrucks. Most passenger vehicles...
It takes a lot more skill and practice to safely drive a commercial truck than it does to manage a standard-sized passenger vehicle. Individuals who want to drive commercially have to go through specialized courses and qualify for a commercial driver's license (CDL),...
There are several features of a trucking crash claim that make them different from other claims. First, collisions involving trucks tend to result in deadly injuries, especially to the smaller car occupants. As a result, the settlement package of these crashes can add...
Many people assume that experienced truckers are the safest around. While it’s true that experience can help them to remain safe, there are many crashes that involve truckers with seven years of experience or more. A primary concern when a person is experienced is...
Most people have deadlines to meet when driving. For example, you have to drop your child off at school before the gate closes, get to work before the boss notices you are late and get to the shop before it closes. Yet commercial drivers are under more time pressure...
