Truck accidents can happen in an instant, but their impact can last for a lifetime. Understanding what often causes these deadly crashes is the first step towards prevention and accountability. From long hours on the road to unchecked mechanical issues, a number of factors can contribute to a serious collision. Knowing what to look out for can help drivers stay…
Pedestrians face an incredible amount of risk any time they are around vehicles. But the greatest risk comes from oversized vehicles, such as modern pickup trucks. These have been growing over the decades, and they have gotten to the point where they are causing a disproportionate amount of fatal accidents. A big part of the problem is that these vehicles…
Some types of injuries are minor. People fully heal from them with the right medical treatment and adequate rest. Broken bones, lacerations and soft tissue injuries are all examples of injuries that heal with time and treatment. Other types of injuries can produce permanent symptoms and can forever change the course of someone’s life. Moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries…
There are many types of collisions that do not necessarily involve two passenger vehicles. There are single-vehicle collisions that may occur when a driver goes off the road, strikes a tree, hits road infrastructure or crashes into an animal. There are crashes that may occur between different types of vehicles, including semi-trucks, buses, bicycles and motorcycles. There are also pedestrian…
When Nancy Sinatra sang, “These boots are made for walkin’,” she most certainly wasn’t referring to Louisiana. Because for a state shaped like a boot, it’s not pedestrian-friendly. In fact, Louisiana has the third highest rate of pedestrian deaths in the United States, just slightly behind New Mexico and Arizona. Be seen to be safe Louisiana has plenty of southern…
You’re driving down the road at night when an animal walks into the street ahead of you. It stops and looks at you, the headlights reflected in its eyes. You only have a split second to react, so what should you do? Some drivers will swerve, simply trying to avoid the crash. This is understandable and may just be a…
If you get involved in a car accident, taking pictures of the scene is very important. You may need to file an insurance claim, or you may even end up involved in a lawsuit as you try to seek compensation from the other driver. These pictures help to provide proof of what took place, especially combined with the police report…
Sustaining a traumatic brain injury can be a profoundly life-altering event, as it may result in far-reaching consequences in addition to immediate physical impairment. Fortunately, many victims experience full or near-full recovery after undergoing intensive rehabilitation and therapy. However, even after physical symptoms potentially improve, individuals may still experience significant psychological effects that can impact their daily lives. These effects…
Every vehicle has blind spots, but commercial trucks have alarming ones. That’s why drivers of smaller vehicles are required to be extra careful when driving around trucks. The blind spots (no-zones) of a truck can be found all around this specific kind of very large vehicle. On the sides Trucks have large blind spots on both sides, but the right…
If you spend any time at all among motorcycle enthusiasts, one thing you’re bound to hear is that “loud pipes save lives.” Unfortunately, that’s a total myth. Loud motorcycle exhaust pipes may annoy your neighbors, but they don’t do a thing to improve your safety. There’s even a study to prove it. No matter how loud your pipes, drivers still…
