Here are a truck driver’s blind spots
Every vehicle has its blind spots — the areas that block the driver’s vision no matter how much they crane their necks. Your rearview and side mirrors help you spot if there is another vehicle in one of your blind spots before you turn or change lanes. It is the same thing with tractor-trailers. But […]
What if I get in an accident driving a rental car?
Automobile accidents can happen to any vehicle on the road. You may experience a crash in your own car or if you happen to drive one you have rented to go on a trip. In the event another motorist collides with you while you operate a rental car, you should know how to handle the […]
Employer support in returning to work after an injury
Workers injured on the job may need to take considerable time off of work to recover and regain strength. The support of a workers’ compensation policy can provide injured workers with financial benefits to help them meet day-to-day obligations while they cannot work. As people recover, they may wish to return to work and resume […]
How do symptoms of traumatic brain injuries manifest?
After suffering from a brain injury, you are likely to experience symptoms that linger. Some may stick around for days or weeks. Others might last years. A few even last indefinitely, stretching out over a person’s lifetime. To understand what you will face in the future, it is important to understand what is happening to […]
Daylight-saving time may put your life in danger
Daylight-saving time begins in just a few short weeks. On March 8, 2020, you must remember to turn your clocks forward an hour. If you are like many of your neighbors, the time change is a bit disconcerting. After all, you are apt to exchange an hour of sleep for one of morning darkness. Even […]
Steps to take when you suspect medical malpractice
If you sustain an injury due to a misdiagnosis or inadequate medical treatment, you may be able to file a medical malpractice claim. In a successful claim, you must prove that the nurse, physician or another medical provider caused your injury due to negligence. While this may seem like an overwhelming task, taking each step one-by-one […]
Does time of day affect driver fatigue?
Driving a big rig for hours at a time can impact your alertness if you are not careful. Knowing the warning signs that you need to rest can protect you from danger. Equally as important is knowing strategies to help you maintain energy when driving long hours. Understanding the impact of the time of day […]
Can truckers avoid driving distractions?
Commercial truck drivers spend long hours on the road and are constantly tempted by the lure of multitasking. Whether it is making a call, personal grooming or eating behind the wheel, drivers who allow themselves to be distracted can become a hazard on the road. A tractor-trailer driver who drifts into an oncoming lane or […]
Alleged worker misclassification leads to criminal charges
Workers’ compensation applies to every employee—but not independent contractors. Those working in gig economies and blue-collar industries often fall into the independent category. As such, they do not qualify for benefits if they sustain an injury on the job. This was one of the big details in California’s Prop 22 regarding Uber and Lyft drivers. […]
What are common causes of car accidents?
Every year, thousands of people die in car accidents, while hundreds of thousands suffer injuries. When driving, you must rely on your skills and attention alongside the other drivers on the road. If someone else drives unsafely, it puts you and others at risk. The Huffington Post explains some of the most common causes of car accidents. […]