Compared to the average 2.5 ton car, semi-trucks weigh an average of 40 tons. This vulnerability of smaller vehicles makes it no surprise that when a semi-truck and automobile collide, severe injuries and fatalities occur. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), only...
Thousands of cyclists are injured each year in automobile accidents. Furthermore, given the obvious size and weight difference between a bike and car, many of these accidents are fatal. In 2019, 846 bicyclists were killed in traffic accidents and the majority of them occurred in...
When you or someone you love is injured in an auto accident, you have the right to seek compensation for medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and more. However, there are various myths or misconceptions about auto accident lawsuits that often dissuade people from hiring...
According to the National Safety Council, yearly roadway fatalities have been at a steady decline for the past 4 years. However, millions of people are still seriously injured each year due to negligent driving. Many of these people are left with life altering and chronic...
Public transportation is the most common way people get around in major cities in New Jersey, Maryland, California, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. This form of transportation has many benefits, such as convenience and efficiency. However, as more people use these services, the risk of public transportation...
The most recent report released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety revealed that hit-and-run accidents happen somewhere in the United States every 43 seconds. Since 2006, these types of crashes causing both injuries and fatalities have moved in an upward trend. What are hit-and-run...
Although burn injuries are not as common as other types of injuries sustained from automobile accidents, crashes that result in fire can cause devastating injuries or even death to victims. Burns can cause serious pain and often require rehabilitation depending on how serious the injury...
Traffic accidents involving commercial trucks cause thousands of injuries each year. The size and weight of commercial trucks leads to catastrophic odds for the passengers in smaller vehicles. One out of every eight highway-related deaths in the U.S. involves large commercial trucks. According to the DOT,...
A tire blowout could happen anytime, and the aftermath can be fatal. A tire blowout is much different from a flat tire. Flat tires occur when there is a loss of pressure in the tire, whereas a tire blowout is the explosive release of the...
Traveling for the holidays? According to the National Safety Council, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s are among the most dangerous holidays for drivers. Due to the increased amount of drivers on the road, the urgency to reach a destination, and the poor driving conditions during...