Even though Uber and Lyft have become very popular in recent years, taxicabs are still on the roads of America and causing car accidents. Every year thousands of people are injured by taxicabs or they are injured as passengers in taxicab accidents. The insurance for a taxicab is considered a commercial insurance policy, and they …
While it is true that compared to automobile drivers, truck drivers are generally much more careful, massive trucks still account to thousands of deaths and hundreds of thousands of injuries each year as per the U.S. Department of Transportation. Here’s a quick look at the statistics in numbers: 700 truck drivers including their passengers are …
SIGNS OF MALNUTRITION IN A NURSING HOME All of us need good, healthy foods to sustain us. That includes enough protein, carbs, and healthy fats. The elderly are no different, but they may also need specialized foods and beverages as well that is uniquely tailored for them. Common and obvious signs of malnutrition are: Excessive …
When accidents with semi-trucks or 18-wheelers occur, the primary reason is the driver is simply driving too fast. Another term for this is a semi-truck that has driven too fast for conditions. If you are struck by a semi-truck or 18-wheeler truck who is traveling too fast for the road, then you may have a …
There is perhaps no more common reason for car accidents than when people speed or drive too fast for the conditions. Driving faster than the speed limit can contribute to very serious car accidents, which in turn result in very serious injuries for those in the car, truck, or SUV. Unfortunately, in today’s age of …
If you have been injured by a semi-truck or 18-wheeler that has rear-ended you, then you have a valid claim against the insurance company that insured the semi-truck. There are two sources of fault when there is an accident with a truck that is not your fault. It is either the driver’s fault or the …
Some of the most common car accidents occur when someone runs a red light or stop sign. Many of these car accidents occur in busy intersections when cars and trucks and SUVs are traveling high rates of speed, which makes the accidents much more serious and deadly. If you have been hit by someone who …
A runaway truck occurs when a semi-truck or its trailer loses the ability to stop or keep itself under control. These are without a doubt the most dangerous conditions a driver of a car, truck, SUV, or even another semi-truck, can face on the road. These accidents are typically rear-end collisions and can lead to …
SUV’s have exploded in popularity in recent years, but SUVs are not without risks. Many SUV rollover accidents comes from the fact that many times SUVs are overloaded with too many materials people are storing or transporting, such as luggage, equipment, etc. In addition, in many SUV rollover accidents, the driver is ejected from the …
If you have been either struck by a rental car or been a passenger in a rental car that is in an accident, you have a valid claim to make against the rental car company and the driver. There are some important points that you need to be aware of when making such a claim …
Trucking companies and their truckers are required to follow strict guidelines about their working hours. If they violate any of these rules, they are subjected to pay fines and possible civil liabilities. The federal and state governments initiate hours of service laws to avoid catastrophic accidents caused by commercial trucks due to driver fatigue. The …
