Every year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about 500,000 truck accidents occur, resulting in approximately 5,000 deaths. Even when an accident does not result in fatal wounds, survivors are often left with catastrophic injuries that alter their lives forever. Although the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has many strict regulations in place to help prevent…
During the months of summer, bicycle-related fatalities increase, which is why you should learn about important injury-prevention strategies before you attempt to go for your next bike ride. Bicycling is an excellent way for adults and children to stay active and healthy, but unfortunately, bicyclists are vulnerable to serious injuries during an accident because they don’t have the same level…
Maintaining a safe work environment is the responsibility of both employers and their employees. Injury Facts reports that a worker suffers a work-related injury every seven seconds. This amounts to 12,300 work-related injuries every day and 4.5 million each year. While some jobs are more hazardous than others, every workplace has the potential to be the scene of a catastrophic…
The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) was passed in 1908 as a system for railroad workers to recover compensation following an on-the-job injury. The majority of people who work in the railroad industry are covered by FELA, rather than the typical workers’ compensation model which is the standard in most other industries. Although these two types of worker protection programs…
To determine how car accident injury victims are compensated, state laws either follow “at fault” or “no fault” principles. In at-fault states, a person who was hurt in a vehicle collision must prove that another driver was responsible in order to recover benefits from the other driver’s insurance company. In no-fault states, every driver’s own insurance policy covers them alone,…
After being injured in an accident, you must prepare for the draining, complicated, and drawn-out process known as a deposition. During a deposition, you will provide a sworn testimony to fight for the compensation you deserve. Even if you are wholeheartedly confident in the details of your case, giving a deposition can be an extremely intimidating and stressful experience. Not…
Motorcycle accidents are some of the most devastating, as they almost always result in catastrophic injuries or death. Other motorists are much safer during an impact due to the protections offered by their vehicle, such as airbags, while motorcyclists are completely exposed. Tragically, these upsetting accidents only seem to increase during the summer months as more motorcycles, cars, and trucks…
Staying safe by the road is about more than just abiding by traffic laws. Pedestrian accidents kill nearly 6,000 people each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which totals to about one death every 90 minutes. Walking, running, or biking near any roadway can be dangerous, but by observing pedestrian safety guidelines, you can significantly decrease…
Big trucks can cause substantial harm in a crash, which can lead to painful injuries, deadly losses, and expensive damage. Although some semi-truck accident survivors are lucky enough to walk away with minor injuries, many more face serious harm, such as broken bones, whiplash, brain injuries, spinal damage, and worse. Dealing with major injuries after a crash can be more…
Although cell phones have become an important part of our lives, we can’t seem to put them down while we’re on the road. Distracted driving has become one of the most common causes of car accidents in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least nine people are killed and over 1,000 are…