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Who is Liable for Accidents Caused By Poor Road Conditions?
Poor Road Conditions Account For Many Car Accidents Each Year. Question Is, Who is Liable? Most car accidents happen because of human error. However, they sometimes occur due to poor road conditions. If you’ve ever inadvertently driven through a bad pothole and ended up with a flat tire and busted rim, you know how frustrating it can be. The question, ...
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Could Proposed Speed Limiters on Semi-Trucks Save Lives?
NHTSA Proposes Speed Limiters on Heavy Trucks A few weeks ago, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced that the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, or NHTSA, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or FMSCA, have both proposed adding speed-limiting devices to heavy-duty vehicles, including semi-trucks and 18-wheelers. According to both agencies, the move would save lives, cut ...
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Physicians Could Be At Fault for Suicide, According To Florida Law
Do You or Someone You Know Battle Depression or Anxiety? Depression and anxiety are common symptoms that most everyone is familiar with, either personally or professionally. Physicians treat these disorders every day, and the result? Not always what they hope for. There are several types of depression and the overall recommended treatment for the illness: See a doctor. Depression is ...
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Jackknife Truck Accidents in Orlando
Jackknife Truck Accidents In Florida Are More Common And Dangerous Than You Think. When regular cars face off against commercial vehicles like semis, they almost always lose. Due to their huge size, massive weight, heavy cargo and other variables, big rigs, tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers and other large commercial vehicles inflict vast amounts of damage when they’re involved in car accidents. Because ...
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How Poor Truck Driver Health Can Lead to Fatal Trucking Accidents
The life of a Trucker – It’s Hard To Stay Healthy To state the obvious, truck driving involves long periods of sitting still in a truck. This inactivity can lead to health problems that can impact their ability to drive. Poor food choices to select from while over the road, going for long periods of time with no sleep, and ...
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Accidents from Distracted Drivers Using Social Media
A growing number of fatal and injury-related car accidents are due to distracted drivers using handheld phones. According to research, 40 percent of cell phone users have admitted to using social media while driving, with 10 percent engaging in video chats behind the wheel. In addition, the Snapchat app has added a “speed filter,” with some drivers taking selfies while ...
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