No matter when you hit the road or where you're driving, you're likely to find yourself navigating in close proximity to commercial trucks.
When you combine the size of these vehicles with the fact that some truckers don't follow the rules of the road, it's easy to see why car-truck accidents are so common.
There is a shortage of truckers in the United States that is directly impacting commerce. However, some individuals don't realize that it is also affecting safety on the roads. It is expected that by 2027 there will be a shortage of around 900,000 truckers. This means that the truck drivers who are on the road will have to push the legal limits for driving as well as their own limits. This isn't a good situation for anyone on the roads.
There are a few reasons why the number of truckers on the road will continue to decrease. One is that the average age of truckers is currently 55 years old. The average retirement age in this industry is 63. As these experienced truckers are aging out of the business, new ones aren't coming in at the same pace.
Many things have to be done when a loved one passes away. You might not be prepared for this when the death is sudden, such as when a person is fatally injured in a car crash. When this happens, you have to find out what you need to do. One of the first things that you will need to do is to make the final arrangements for that person. At this point, it is easy to become so focused on what plans you are making that you might feel almost numb; however, that isn't going to last forever.
As you grieve, you are going to go through a range of emotions. These might be intense and come out of nowhere. Unfortunately, they aren't going to just magically stop one day. These feelings of sadness, anger and despair will continue --but they might slowly get less intense and less frequent.
Motorcyclists who are out on the open road need to ensure that they are doing what it takes to remain safe. There are several things that they must do if they want to make it to their destination safely. Knowing what these are now can help you ensure that you are doing what you can.
Speeding was a factor in almost half of motorcycle crashes that are fatal. Alcohol is also a common factor. Unfortunately, these factors aren't always controllable by the motorcyclists. They are often at the mercy of other drivers on the roadways.
You feel tired as you drive home from work. You keep going, though, because you're used to it. You remember some late-night drives home when you were in college. You always made it safely. Now, since you often work the night shift, you drive while you're tired more often than not.
But are you actually in more danger than you realize?
If you find yourself seeking the assistance of a personal injury attorney, there's a good chance you or a loved one has been injured in a serious accident in Missouri.
It's easy to hire the first attorney you come across, especially if you're dealing with a serious situation that's pulling your attention in many directions. However, this is a mistake, as no two attorneys will offer the exact same service.
Many things can happen when you are involved in a car wreck. For many people, the primary concern afterwards is getting the vehicle repaired. One exception to this is when there are catastrophic injuries that occur during the crash. These include things that can dramatically impact the victim's future. We know that most people can't withstand the financial blow that comes with being suddenly unable to work at a time when bills are coming in at an alarming rate.
When you suffer from a catastrophic injury you might not ever be able to return to work. This is a tragic event for people who have built their career up to the point that they are truly enjoying what they do. Unfortunately, not all careers can make accommodations for things like brain injuries that make it impossible to keep up with demanding duties or spinal cord injuries that don't allow for rapid movements or a full range of motion.
Many individuals who are in nursing homes are vulnerable and depend completely on the people who are there to take care of them. When those workers don't take their job duties seriously, the residents are the ones who can suffer. In some cases, this can lead to negligence, which can lead to serious issues for the residents.
One possible issue that comes up with negligence in a nursing home is unsanitary living conditions. There are specific laws that govern what is expected of nursing homes in the areas of cleanliness, security and safety. The area where conditions aren't sanitary can have a part in how the residents react. For example, an unclean food preparation area could lead to sicknesses in residents that might manifest as gastrointestinal upset. Unclean restrooms in the patient area might lead to infections or even falls if there are items strewn on the floor.
Semitruck crashes are horrific accidents that can quickly claim lives. When the victims of these wrecks do survive, there is a chance that they might have catastrophic injuries. In these cases, they need to be able to cover the costs of care for those injuries. This can be a costly endeavor because of the significant medical bills. Add in an inability to work that might happen, as well as other expenses, and you can imagine what the overall cost will be.
These individuals don't have to sit back and accept financial ruin. Instead, they might choose to seek compensation for the impact of the wreck. If you are in this position, a claim for compensation is your opportunity to try to hold the liable parties accountable for the crash.
When you are getting ready to ride your motorcycle, you need to make sure that you are ready when you leave home. One of the most important things you can do is to grab your helmet and put it on. This one action can help save your life if you are in an accident, but you must ensure that the helmet you choose is approved by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
There are many misconceptions that surround helmet usage. One of these is that the motorcyclist will suffer from neck injuries if they are wearing a helmet when another vehicle slams into them. The reason that this isn't true is that the helmet's cushioning will help absorb the impact of the crash, which reduces the stress put on the neck.
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