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Being injured is not only painful. It is also inconvenient as it limits your abilities, and it is expensive as medical bills accumulate. You are likely anxious to make a full recovery, but sometimes this eagerness can lead to actions which actually prolong recovery time. If you want to feel back up … Read more about 3 ways to expedite recovery from an injury

Getting into a truck collision can be an extremely frightening and stressful experience, in addition to potentially causing serious injuries. The size and weight of a commercial truck often substantially increases the resulting damage and raises the chance of fatalities. Taking the right steps after … Read more about What to do after a truck collision

Many drivers feel justifiably wary about driving next to commercial trucks. These vehicles’ large size and weight can make them more difficult to steer and increase the damage that can result from an collision, especially to motorists traveling in passenger cars. Additionally, the various … Read more about Common types of trucks and the dangers they pose

If you want to increase your awareness of road safety, you can begin by understanding some common causes of serious collisions. Concerns about the phenomenon of driver distraction continue to grow as the number of resulting collisions climbs. Knowing the basic types of distraction can help you avoid … Read more about Distracted driving and truck collisions

Being on the road with lots of big rigs can be intimidating for drivers of passenger vehicles and motorcycles. After all, getting into a crash with a big truck can increase the resulting damage exponentially. Because semis are so heavy, the force with which they can slam into a car is much greater … Read more about Sharing the road with large trucks

Sleep deprivation is a major safety concern within the trucking industry. Driver fatigue seems to be built into the trucking lifestyle and presents a serious hazard on the road. It is among the most frequent causes of trucking collisions. However, efforts to regulate drivers’ schedules in … Read more about New laws to address trucker fatigue

Many drivers consider trucks to be among the more serious hazards they can encounter on the highway. This is for good reason: a truck that goes out of control can cause immense damage due to its size, weight and occasionally flammable cargo. Trucks are harder to manage on wet or icy road surfaces, … Read more about How fatigue causes truck collisions

Car collisions often have both immediate and far-reaching financial consequences. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration puts property damage, loss of productivity and medical expenses as the top areas of economic loss resulting from crashes. If you are considering seeking compensation … Read more about What types of compensation can I get for a truck collision?

In late September, a Missouri family set out for a long-awaited trip to Disney world. The family of four made it safely to the Magic Kingdom, but on the way home–after making one last stop at the beach–the family’s car was side-swiped by another vehicle, sending them careening into … Read more about Who pays when a family gets hurt?

Early September is always a crazy time, as parents and kids adjust to the new school routine. For some there is the adjustment of a new school, for some there is a new start time and for some there are after school activities. Whatever the changes are, the number one concern is to make sure … Read more about Back to school: Are schools liable if my kid is hurt on the bus?