Blog: Personal Injury

Technology changes frequently, improving different industries across the globe, including commercial truck drivers and the companies that employ them. Modern day vehicles come with effective safety equipment and eco-efficient motors that lower harmful emissions, keeping the average person safe and saving them money. These positive results not only translate well in the trucking industry but […]

Slip and falls can happen any time of the year as a result of slippery or uneven floors, loose cords, or torn carpeting. Hundreds of patients visit the emergency room during the months of May through September due to slip and falls, according to a report from the University of Utah. If you or someone […]

If you were injured in a car accident, you may be left not only with injuries, but with huge medical bills. Trying to figure out who will pay your medical bills after a car accident can be confusing. Although you may think that the person who caused your accident and injuries will pay your medical […]

Most drivers can relate to that gut-wrenching feeling one gets after hitting a pothole. This feeling often leads to concerns about vehicular damage or even injury. The driver may fear that because it is not a traditional accident, they do not have anyone to hold liable for car damage expenses and personal injuries. However, this […]

Trucking accidents increase during the spring because of changes in road and weather conditions. You could be involved in a trucking accident during any time of the year, but accidents tend to increase in the warmer months due to more drivers and pedestrians on the roads. It is important to know how to maneuver your […]

No one can control the weather. However, there are certain things that can be done to lessen the risks of a car accident due to bad weather conditions. Approximately 21 percent of car accidents that take place in the United States are due to inclement weather conditions. When a car accident happens because of the […]

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced that is has doubled its minimum rate for random controlled substances testing to 50 percent of the average number of commercial motor vehicle drivers, effective January 1. This comes after the results of the 2018 FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Testing Survey, in which the positive rate for […]

A recent study showed that advancing your clock one hour and losing an hour of sleep increases the risk of a fatal car accident. In the United States, fatal car accidents spike six percent the work week following daylight saving time, resulting in nearly 30 additional deaths every year. With the arrival of daylight saving […]

With advances in technology, we are constantly connected to our phones. This connection is rapidly becoming an epidemic to those who share the road. Driver inattention, defined as anything that diverts the attention of someone operating a vehicle, has been the leading cause of driver-related fatalities in New Jersey for five years in a row. […]

Most people turn to ridesharing to enjoy a safe, affordable trip from one location to another, but what happens when a rideshare driver operates the vehicle erratically, or is under the influence of drugs or alcohol? In this case, riders need to understand the best way to get themselves out of harm’s way. Ridesharing passengers […]