Health, Safety & Personal Injury Law Blog
January 27, 2021 • Auto Accidents,Big Truck & Bus Safety,WV Trucking Accidents
Large Truck Injury Crashes on the Rise in WV: But Why?
CHARLESTON, WV — From 2009 to 2018 the number of large truck and bus crashes increased 70 percent, and there are now over 121,000 such accident per year. This is despite the fact the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) was established to help keep the roadways safe for truck drivers and motorists. So, why…
read moreOctober 23, 2020 • Attorney Tips,auto accident tips,automobile safety,Big Truck & Bus Safety
Truck Accidents on the Rise, Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Over 4,136 people died in crashes involving large trucks in 2018 alone, according to a recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. This is an increase in truck accident-related deaths by 12% over the last 11 years. Given the size differences between passenger vehicles and commercial trucks, 67% of the victims were drivers…
read moreJune 2, 2020 • Attorney Tips,auto accident tips,automobile safety,Big Truck & Bus Safety
15 Tips on Safe Driving That You’ve Probably Never Heard
Whether you’re on your daily commute or a long road trip it can often feel like there are many things that are out of your control on the road. While that can be true, there are still plenty of ways you can protect yourself. We’re not talking about the basic tips on safe driving that most…
read moreJanuary 17, 2020 • auto accident tips,automobile safety,Big Truck & Bus Safety
What Can Be Learned from PA Crash Involving Bus and Tractor-Trailer
In early January of 2020, a tragic auto accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike left dozens injured and took the lives of five individuals. These are five family members, five friends, five loved ones that are no longer with us. At least one of the victims was a nine-year-old child. We can never go back and stop this…
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Lance Bork
