With the evolution of motor vehicle technology comes new risks. A common evolution of automotive technology that has presented new dangers is the autopilot feature on vehicles. Despite claims to the contrary, self-driving cars currently have a higher rate of accidents than human-driven cars. On average, there are 9.1 self-driving car accidents per million miles...
When a person suffers a brain injury, it can result in many long-term side effects, such as chronic headaches, memory loss, and even sleep issues. But can brain injuries alter a person’s personality? Read more to find out. Mood & Personality Changes After a TBI Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) affect everyone differently. An injury that...
Whiplash injuries occur when a person’s body moves forward rapidly while their head stays in place. Whiplash injuries can severely impact the neck, causing the neck to extend in a “whip-like” motion. In some cases, whiplash accidents can cause the neck to snap or jerk–resulting in serious injuries. What Should I Do After Suffering a...
When a person is injured in an accident, one of the first things they do is file a claim with their insurance company. Policyholders trust that their insurance company will give them the compensation they need to cover past and future medical expenses, lost wages, and more. However, this isn’t always the case. In fact,...
If you have suffered injuries in an accident caused by another, you can file a personal injury claim to seek compensation for your loss. However, personal injury cases are complex and often require legal guidance. Below we explain which cases will highly benefit from the experience of a personal injury attorney. Severe or Catastrophic Injuries...
Losing a loved one is never easy–especially when their death could have been prevented. When someone dies because of another person’s negligence, the family members can file a claim against the party at fault. If you’ve lost a loved one in an accident caused by another, you can file a civil suit to receive compensation...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently proposed a pilot program to split up the sleeper berth time. The new pilot program would give truck drivers more flexibility to ensure that truck drivers relieved ten hours off duty. Find out more about the sleeper berth pilot program and how it may impact truck driving...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) created a database to record truck driver’s compliance history to prevent them from job-hopping if they failed a drug test. The database recorded more than 56,000 truck driver violations related to drug and alcohol use. In fact, 1,203 of the total driver violations were related to high blood...
Truck drivers are required to meet specific physical qualification standards to safely operate commercial vehicles. However, an audit from the Department of Transportation found flaws and gaps in the federal regulator’s monitoring qualification standards. Ensuring that truck drivers met medical qualifications is crucial to keeping our roads safe. Recording Flaws Affect Truck Driving Safety Standards...
Even the most common types of accidents, such as car accidents and work injuries, can cause a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A severe TBI’s potential side effects are memory or attention loss, extreme weakness, loss of vision, and behavioral problems. However, not all TBI injuries are that severe. If you or your loved one suffered...