Fatigue is a huge problem among people who drive trucks for a living. As someone who drives a smaller vehicle, it would be nice if you could pick out the tired truckers from the alert ones. If there were a way to do so, you could give them extra space so that they...
Personal Injury
How a car crash can cause a potentially deadly blood clot
Most people associate a sudden onset of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) -- a blood clot that forms inside the leg -- with poor circulation caused by having little room to move for an extended period. This can happen to even young, healthy people after an especially long...
When do most deadly motorcycle crashes happen?
Fatal motorcycle accidents can happen at any time of day. You always need to be careful when you ride and remember that other drivers cause most of these crashes. The biggest threat you face is from those around you. That being said, knowing when most of these...
Massive infrastructure bill would improve driver, road safety
Even people who don’t follow what’s going on in our nation’s capital very closely probably know that Congress has been working day and night recently to iron out a massive infrastructure bill that would provide much-need money for roads, bridges, railroads and public...
Drivers must be careful in school zones
As summer wanes, children return to class and school zones will be filled with buses and parents dropping off and picking up their children. We can all do our part to limit the number of pedestrian accidents in school zones by following a few safety guidelines. Be...
A truck crash may be down to poor maintenance
You would expect a professional truck driver to drive a professionally maintained rig. Yet, recent statistics from Brake Safety Day show this is often not the case. Brake Safety Day is an annual event promoted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. As part of it,...
Motorcyclists may be hit by left-turning drivers
Motorcyclists always must be aware of the risks that they face from other drivers. All it takes is one mistake that someone else makes for you to find yourself in the hospital after being hit on your bike. Perhaps the most common accident to be aware of is when a...
Tips for staying safe when you are driving in the summer
Summer is a great time to take that road trip you are your family have been planning or just to enjoy a local jaunt in Michigan to visit historic sites or natural wonders. What you should definitely keep in mind, though, is that summer, with its glorious weather and...
3 life-changing injuries after a motor vehicle collision
Crashes can involve countless factors from driver experience and weather conditions to the types of vehicles and the force of the impact. While any collision contains the risk of a serious injury, crashes involving large trucks or high speeds tend to result in...
What you need to know about a first settlement offer after a crash
Major car crashes often have a double impact on your financial security. You will probably miss work while recovering from your injuries, meaning that you may lose income. At the same time, you are going to have substantial bills related to any medical treatment that...