Have you already been in a serious trucking accident? Determining liability in a trucking accident is one of the most important stages of the case, and it should be carried out quickly. New research from the American Transportation Research Institute found that recruiting female heavy-duty truck drivers could reduce the record number of truckers who… Read More »
Posts Categorized: Accident
Hit and Runs on the Rise: What Should You Do?
A hit and run accident can wreak havoc on a company. Nationally, hit and run crashes have achieved all-time high records. In 2016, for example, according to the NHTSA, over 2,000 people were killed in accidents in which the person who caused the wreck fled the scene. Lower gas prices and an improving economy have… Read More »
Several California Cities Named in New Accident-Prone Study
Driving on the busy roads of San Francisco can make it seem as though you’re always at risk for being hurt in an accident, especially when you see people going at excessive speeds. But two different California cities made it on the top five list for those nationwide most prone to car crashes. The study,… Read More »
Long Haul Truck Drivers More Likely to Deal with Injuries
A new study reveals that long haul truck drivers may be at risk of significant injuries simply due to the specifics of their job. The study found that back, neck and arm injuries were some of the most common among long haul truck drivers. This study was completed by researchers at the University of Alabama… Read More »
What Are Pain and Suffering Damages in a California Injury Case?
If you’re hurt in an accident and have sustained serious injuries, there’s no doubt that you want to explore recovery of your lost wages and medical bills. But what if you’re dealt with injury impacts on your life extending beyond these damages? California does allow for pain and suffering damages to be paid out to… Read More »
How to Appeal a California Workers’ Comp Claim
Were you recently hurt in a workplace accident and believe you’re entitled to benefits? Applying for workers’ comp does not guarantee that your claim will be approved, which is why many legitimately injured workers end up hiring a San Francisco workers’ comp lawyer to help them. The most important thing to remember is that you… Read More »
What Loss of Sleep Can Contribute to A Higher Accident Risk?
A new study found that if you get behind the wheel of your car with less than six hours of sleep, the chances of an accident can increase significantly. You should never get into your car to drive unless you feel focused and rested because you’re taking not just your own life but others into… Read More »
New Study Shows That Bald Tires Cause Far Too Many Accidents
When you get your car inspected during an oil change, the mechanic might give you a heads up that you’ll need new tires soon. But what if the mechanic doesn’t give you everything you need, or if your tires go bald in the meantime? If you get hurt in an accident because of bald tires,… Read More »
Hit and Run Fatalities Hit Highest Numbers in Years
A new AAA study says hit-and-run deaths are at an all-time high. Being struck in a hit-and-run accident is especially devastating for pedestrians and cyclists, who are most likely to be critically injured or killed in these types of accidents. A new AAA study has identified that hit-and-run deaths are at an all-time high, which… Read More »
Bay Area Traffic Report Shows High Risk of Fatalities
A new MTC study has found that thanks in part to the surge of people moving to the Bay Area, there are more commuters and also more accidents. To arrive at that conclusion, they looked at fatal crash numbers between 2010 and 2016 and saw that these kinds of accidents increased by 43 percent throughout… Read More »