Month: June 2016

In less than a second, a serious truck accident can change your life forever. Due to their size and weight, 18 wheelers can pack a punch, causing severe injuries and property damage. If you suffered injuries in a truck crash, you may be entitled to compensation for lost income, health-care bills, and noneconomic damages. However, making a successful claim is…

Uber has revolutionized the transportation industry. On average, Uber drivers provide 1 million rides per day, and the service is available in more than 400 cities. Although ride-sharing is cheaper and more convenient than traditional taxis, passengers take certain risks when they request a lift. Sometimes the driver is not the person who the passengers expect. There are also inherent dangers…

Construction sites are peppered with hazards, which is why this is one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration, construction workers accounted for at least 20.5 percent of job-related deaths in 2014. Although there are countless ways to sustain injuries on a worksite, these hazards have earned a reputation as the…

Grass-roots groups and government officials are campaigning to change the term car “accidents” to “crashes.” According to The New York Times, advocates argue that the word “accident” implies that collisions are the uncontrollable outcomes of fate rather than human error and misconduct. Driver mistakes contribute to the vast majority of car crashes. According to the most recent data from the National Highway…