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California Truck Accidents Involving Older Drivers Increasing

By Patrick Hogan | December 15th, 2016

In October, 2016, CBS News reported the results of research into truck accidents involving older truckers. More CDL drivers 65-years-of-age and older have been pressed into service to meet the ongoing truck driver shortage. At present, there are no skill tests or other special requirements that retirement-age drivers must pass to operate big rigs. However, the number of accidents involving older CDL drivers is increasing. Increase in Accidents Crash data analyzed for the article revealed a 19 percent increase in accidents involving CDL drivers ages 70 and older in the.

Negligent Driving and Wrongful Death

By Patrick Hogan | December 15th, 2016

Tragic accidents involving death occur every day in the United States. Many who die in these accidents were doing nothing wrong. They were in the wrong place at the wrong time. An operator of a motor vehicle can be held responsible for the death of another if they are driving negligently. One can be considered driving negligently if they caused the death of another by doing something that could have been prevented. This is referred to as a wrongful death. Distracted Driving Driving while using a cell phone or other device, reading a.

Car Accidents Caused by Distracted Teens

By Patrick Hogan | December 15th, 2016

When children in California turn 15 ½, they often take the test for their temporary license. After many hours of practice time on the roadways, they get their license. And their freedom. Unfortunately, this new found freedom can come with a price as teens often find themselves distracted behind the wheel. The National Transportation Safety Board has worried about distracted driving and teenagers for years, which is why the agency recommended that all states prohibit those with learner’s permits and intermediate licenses from using cell phones while driving. Common teenage.

A Car Accident Lawyer Explains Which Items You Should Always Have in Your Vehicle

By Patrick Hogan | December 8th, 2016

When you’re driving, an accident or roadside emergency can happen when you least expect it. A cell phone makes it easy to call for help, but there may be times when you don’t have service. To make sure you are prepared for the unexpected, here are five items you should always keep in your car: Emergency Lighting If you’re stuck on the side of the road, it’s important to have flares or reflectors that will make you visible to other motorists during nighttime hours. Having a flashlight is also a.

Why Cracked Windshields Cause Crashes and Increase Their Severity

By Patrick Hogan | December 8th, 2016

If you notice a crack in your windshield, get it fixed as soon as possible. Unlike a door ding or a bit of rust, it can cause serious safety problems. Even a small crack is significant because temperature changes can increase its size and its impact on your safety. Here are four hazards of a cracked windshield: It No Longer Serves as A “Shield” A windshield does more than protect you from the airstream moving past your car. It prevents small rocks and similar sized road debris from striking you.

Three Truck Facts You Probably Don’t Know about That Affect Your Safety

By Patrick Hogan | December 8th, 2016

Many people view semi trucks as obstacles that block their view, slow them down when following one, and make lane changing on interstates difficult. However, they deserve respect in the sense that a large dangerous animal would: it can cause great harm. Obviously, truck drivers aren’t out to hurt anyone, but their vehicles are enormous and can’t stop or steer as well as a car. Here are three facts that illustrate how dangerous they really are: A Fully Loaded Truck Weighs 20 Times as Much as Your Car That’s assuming.

Four Types of Truck Driver Negligence That Endanger the Driving Public

By Patrick Hogan | December 1st, 2016

Trucks can cause accidents in a variety of ways. However, one common element in many of them is negligence on the part of the driver. Negligence endangers others when someone fails to act as a prudent person would in a specific set of circumstances. Here are four concrete examples of negligent truck driving: Distracted Driving Texting and cell phone use are just two of many ways that the truck driver and take his mind off his driving or his eyes off the road. While some types of trucker distraction are.

Brake Depowering: An Illegal Practice That Causes Truck Accidents

By Patrick Hogan | December 1st, 2016

An 80,000 pound semi truck isn’t a sports car. It’s designed to haul freight while handling is a secondary consideration. This leaves truck drivers with few options in emergency situations. They can hit the brakes and possibly not stop in time, or swerve and possibly rollover or jackknife their rigs. In spite of these handicaps, some truck drivers depower the brakes on their tractor and rely solely on the trailer brakes for braking action. Why would they risk their lives and safety this way? To save money. This unsafe practice is.

Could An Energy Drink Lead To Your Child’s Wrongful Death?

By Patrick Hogan | December 1st, 2016

It isn’t unusual for a lot of people to grab an energy drink or two to get through a hard day or an afternoon slump—especially teenagers and young adults. But many people are unaware of the dangers that energy drinks present. They can even prove fatal. Teens And Young Adults Are At Particular Risk Of Harm The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends against teens consuming energy drinks at all because they contain stimulants in addition to caffeine, like guarana and taurine. Guarana is an extract that has packs additional caffeine.

Backover Car Accidents Kill Two Children Every Week

By Patrick Hogan | November 25th, 2016

Backover car accidents are just what the name suggests; it is an accident where the driver backs the car over someone. These accidents are more common than you may think, and according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are 228 deaths in addition to the 17,000 injuries that occur each year from such accidents. The NHTSA also states that about 44 percent of the victims are children under five and a third of victims are above the age of seventy. Prevention Tips for Drivers The Insurance Institute.

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California Truck Accidents Involving Older Drivers Increasing

Negligent Driving and Wrongful Death

Car Accidents Caused by Distracted Teens

A Car Accident Lawyer Explains Which Items You Should Always Have in Your Vehicle

Why Cracked Windshields Cause Crashes and Increase Their Severity

Three Truck Facts You Probably Don’t Know about That Affect Your Safety

Four Types of Truck Driver Negligence That Endanger the Driving Public

Brake Depowering: An Illegal Practice That Causes Truck Accidents

Could An Energy Drink Lead To Your Child’s Wrongful Death?

Backover Car Accidents Kill Two Children Every Week

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