How is fault determined in a rear-end collision?
Some states, including Oklahoma, have at-fault laws in place. This means that in the event of a car crash, the driver who caused the accident is responsible for the resulting economic and non-economic damages like medical expenses, property damage and lost wages. One of the most common types of car crashes you can find yourself […]
5 dangers hospital workers face
Hospital workers dedicated to caring for others often navigate a minefield of occupational hazards in their daily routines. Many dangers these professionals face can be mitigated through proper safety equipment, procedures and protocols. Understanding these challenges is crucial not only for the workers themselves but also for the institutions that must provide safe working conditions […]
What is a wide-turn truck accident?
Semi-trucks are two-part vehicles: the tractor, the driven portion of the truck, and the trailer, which the tractor pulls and is used to carry cargo. When a semi-truck makes a turn, the trailer doesn’t follow the exact track of the tractor. The wide turns that trucks take require an additional traffic lane due to the […]
How could a half-eaten burger help your car crash claim?
Sometimes, determining who was at fault in a car crash is easy. For example, if the other driver was drunk or they hit you when they veered from their side of the road into yours, the fact that you were almost certainly not at fault is pretty obvious. Other times, discovering what caused a crash […]
What parents must look for when choosing their teen’s vehicle
Motor vehicle accidents remain to be the leading cause of death among American teens. One of the ways parents can combat this concerning reality is by deliberately choosing a safe and reliable car for their young drivers. While the risk factors commonly killing teen drivers are difficult to monitor, such as their consistency in wearing […]
Is the nursing home caring for your loved one or neglecting them?
Work and other obligations make it challenging and almost impossible to provide the kind of care an elderly individual needs. For that reason, you decided to move your elderly loved one into a nursing home or long-term care facility. It gives you peace of mind knowing there are professionals looking after them and attending to […]
Why are modern cars causing more pedestrian fatalities?
People generally talk about newer vehicles as being safer than older ones. They are made from better materials and designed with years of crash data taken into consideration. Additionally, the federal standards have improved over the years and consumer expectations for vehicles have increased accordingly. There is little question that collision testing has become more […]
What drivers need to know about safely passing semi-trucks
On high-speed roads, like interstates, large commercial vehicles are often subject to lower speed limits than other vehicles. They need to stay in the right lane and maintain a slower speed. Drivers who encounter semi-trucks in traffic may, therefore, wish to pass them to drive at or possibly even over the speed limit to stay […]
Por qué los conductores de camionetas pickup no pueden ver a los peatones
Las camionetas pickup son comunes en nuestras carreteras, pero existe un problema preocupante: su tendencia a estar involucradas en accidentes con peatones. Esto se debe, en parte, a la mala visibilidad de estos vehículos. Exploraremos por qué los conductores de camionetas pickup pueden no ver a los peatones en la vía pública. Limitaciones de visibilidad […]
How long can you wait to file a PI claim?
The period after suffering from a severe injury is stressful. Your time is filled with doctor’s appointments and medical treatments. But it’s important to remember that a clock is ticking, and failure to file a personal injury claim in a timely manner means you could miss out on financial compensation. What’s the purpose of a […]
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