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Trucking Companies
Commercial truck drivers sometimes engage in dangerous practices on the road—often on a regular basis. While the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has enacted and enforced strict regulations intended to prevent dangerous behaviors, some truck drivers and trucking companies continue to violate these rules, putting everyone on the road in danger.
5 Steps Every Car Accident Victim Needs To Take
Because accidents can happen, no matter how careful you a driver you are, here is some straight forward advice that every car accident victim needs to take, from PageLaw.com’s team of highly experienced personal injury lawyers who have helped hundreds of people successfully navigate the legal issues caused by a vehicle accident.
Injuries Sustained in Car, Truck & Motorcycle Accidents Can Be Severe
Accidents and collisions involving cars, trucks, tractor trailers, motorcycles, and bicycles can lead to serious accidents, along with catastrophic and permanent injuries and damages. In many cases, insurance companies are skeptical when an injured accident victim claims permanent damage.
Here Is Why You Need a Lawyer If You Are Involved in a Car Accident
Car accidents can be life-changing events, especially when they result in serious injuries. If you have been involved in a car accident, you are likely confused, scared, and upset. You may also have no clue how to proceed without damaging your case. By contacting an experienced accident attorney, you level the playing field against the insurance company and their team of lawyers. Your attorney will protect your legal rights and help you obtain all the compensation you are entitled to.
Steps to Take if Your Child Is Injured in a School Bus Accident
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates that school buses are seven times safer than passenger cars or light trucks. As parents we like to think sending our children to school on the bus is safe. In reality, school bus accidents occur every year and sometimes serious injuries or death occurs. If your child is injured in a school bus accident, there are steps you should take to help ensure your family’s legal rights are protected.
Common Bicycle Accident Injuries
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, bicycling was the fastest-growing form of transportation for getting to work in the United States between 2000 and 2012. St. Louis is part of the growing trend, as many cyclists around the city and surrounding areas are biking to work. Cycling is a great mode of transportation and form of exercise. While cycling is unquestionably a healthy and efficient way to get around, it exposes riders to a significant risk of injury, especially when riding in areas with heavy vehicle traffic.
Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents
Driver Negligence
Driver NegligenceVehicles on the road are a danger to cyclists. Drivers of cars and trucks are protected by a tremendous amount of metal, safety devices, and other material designed to absorb impact and minimize injuries to vehicle occupants. Bicyclists on the other hand have no protection and an accident with a car or truck can be catastrophic. Vehicle drivers aren’t used to seeing cyclists and they often fail to recognize the danger they present to riders.
Avoiding Accidents with Large Trucks When Driving at Night
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports the frequency of traffic fatalities is three times greater at night. Only 25 percent of all driving occurs at night, yet over 50 percent of the total traffic deaths occur then. During fall and winter, it gets dark earlier and the weather can be treacherous. In addition, there are generally more large commercial trucks transporting and delivering goods in anticipation of the holiday season. Driving at night between October and February can be more dangerous than at other times of the year.
Common Truck Accident Injuries
At any given moment, you can see large commercial tractor-trailer trucks hauling cargo on the interstates and highways in and around St. Louis. While these vehicles and their drivers are highly regulated, they are often involved in serious injury-causing accidents. Data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates accidents involving large trucks injured about 116,000 people during 2015.
Distracted Driving Involves Much More than Smartphone Use
Since the advent of smartphones, safety advocates have been discussing how dangerous it is for people to use them while driving. In response, many states have passed legislation1 limiting the way individuals can use their phones behind the wheel. There are efforts being made to install software that would disable certain functions, such as texting, while a phone is in a moving vehicle.
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