Truck drivers are held to many standards. They have to follow the general rules of the road, and they are also subject to trucking laws and regulations. And as drivers become more reliant on (and addicted to) technology, they face a major risk – distractions. But with trucks weighing up to 80,000 pounds, it’s even […]
Sharon
Employees who drive for work are covered under workers’ compensation benefits. This insurance is especially important for these workers, because being behind the wheel of a motor vehicle is a risk. Not only will an injury be painful, but it could render an employee unable to continue driving for work, leaving them without an income. [...]
Sharon
Lawmakers have created the following traffic laws to help promote safer driving on Georgia’s roadways. If you regularly drive in Georgia, it is important to be aware of new driving laws, as they are updated regularly. Here, we discuss X traffic safety laws in Georgia that you should know to remain safe on the road. […]
Sabrina
When you think of distracted driving and potential causes for a car accident, you may think of cell phone use. However, there are plenty of other behaviors that you can do while driving that decrease your safety. According to Safer America, every day an average of 9 people are killed and more than 1,000 are […]
Sharon
When a police officer clocks out, they often head to work second jobs. This can include security events at parades, working sporting events, and more. Whether they are working other jobs or just heading home after their shift, many people wonder what kind of authority an off-duty police officer has. Can an off-duty cop pull […]
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Given the size and weight of 18-wheelers, the catastrophic consequences an accident can have, and the hazardous cargo they may carry, truck drivers are subject to more laws and strict regulations compared to passenger vehicle drivers. Some actions or behaviors that you engage in as a passenger vehicle driver are actually illegal if you [...]
Mariela Corella
Although many people equate distracted driving with texting while driving, there are many forms of distractions that can affect drivers. As a driver you have a responsibility to give driving the attention it deserves so you can keep yourself and others safe on the road. While minimizing distractions is key, questions still arise. Is [...]
Natalie
A car accident with any type of vehicle can be stressful, but what if your accident was with a city bus or an emergency response vehicle. You may have questions such as can I recover compensation? Who should be held responsible for my accident? Do I need to hire a lawyer for my claim? If […]
Mariela Corella
Motorcyclists face tremendous danger on the road. In the case of an accident, they’re far less protected than other drivers secured in their heavy metal vehicles. By traveling exposed to open air and often moving at fast speeds, motorcyclists tend to bob and weave through traffic to avoid other vehicles. But as distracted driving is [...]
ashlyn
Studies by Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety conclude that Arizona is a dangerous state to drive in and that it needs significant reforms to their motor vehicle safety laws. According to car accident attorney John Phebus, human error and driver negligence are two of the most common causes of fatal car accidents. Enforcing stricter [...]
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