Truck Stops Are Convenient, but Dangerous
There are thousands of truck stops across America, and truckers aren’t the only ones who use them. Locals use them for convenience stores and gas stations. Travelers use them as rest stops where they can grab snacks, stretch their legs, refuel, and regroup mentally if they need a quick nap. None of this changes the…
Read MoreThe Real Cost of Aggressive Driving
Driving can be a very enjoyable activity. You get out on the open road, and put the windows down to get a fresh breeze while singing along to your favorite music. It’s relaxing – however, when you wind up doing a lot of driving, you begin to encounter people making vehicle maneuvers that should be…
Read MoreHaving a Killer Holiday: When Decorations Cause Disaster
It’s that time of year when those who sadly and grudgingly took down their holiday decorations at the end of last winter to put their decorations back up again safely. But how “safe” is it really? There are all kinds of electronic decorations that have emerged on store shelves – and that means there are…
Read MoreHow Much Is That Body Part Worth?
When you file a worker’s compensation claim and work your way through the workers’ comp process, eventually you reach the point of settlement discussions and the complicated factors that go into determining what your injury is worth under the law. Part of that determination can and often does involve valuing an injury to a particular…
Read MoreYou May Get More Than You Bargain for on Black Friday
Black Friday has been a holiday all its own for decades. To some shoppers, it has become a sport- while to others it’s a family tradition that signals the end of Thanksgiving and the beginning of gift-giving season. This once-a-year event begins months in advance with stores advertising their biggest deals to create a frenzy…
Read MoreHow to Choose a Nursing Home to Minimize Risks of Abuse
The very last thing anyone wants to do is face the reality that a parent or other senior relative may no longer be able to care for themselves. You painstakingly assess all of your options to help them but whether it’s for financial reasons or logistics, you decide it’s time to research nursing homes or…
Read MoreDriver’s License Suspensions Don’t Stop Truck Drivers
We hit the roads every day trusting that everyone else behind the wheel has the requisite skills and licensing to safely operate their vehicles. Because trucks are so much larger than standard passenger vehicles it’s all the more important that drivers steering these deadly rigs have been fully trained and are qualified to drive among…
Read MoreThe Potential for Serious Truck Accidents from Overloaded or Improperly Loaded Cargo
As Charlotte area residents know, there are numerous trucks on the road day and night hauling merchandise and all kinds of cargo in and out of state. Most of the time, the drivers of passenger vehicles are able to safely share the roadway with these trucks. However, in some cases, truck accidents occur as a…
Read MoreDo You Need to Replace the Seat Belts in Your Vehicle After a Crash?
Seat belts and air bags are crucial automotive safety devices designed to prevent or minimize injury in the event of a car accident. Drivers and passengers too often fail to use these devices on a consistent basis. However, their use can significantly reduce the risk of personal injury and fatalities. Nearly 15,000 lives were saved…
Read MoreFacing Multiple Lawsuits, Lyft Implements New Protections for its Riders
This past September, ride-hailing giant Lyft published new safety features, as the company faces an onslaught of allegations from passengers claiming they were assaulted by Lyft drivers. Lyft is facing numerous lawsuits from women around the nation who assert Lyft has been long aware of – but did nothing to stop – an ongoing and…
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