Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can happen to anyone at any time. A significant and sudden bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body can result in long-term damage to the brain that can sometimes require lifelong medical care. Spreading awareness about the causes of a traumatic brain injury can help keep the general...
Head injuries are an unfortunate commonality that can happen during a car accident, work accident, or really whenever one suffers trauma to the head. When these injuries are severe they are referred to as a traumatic brain injury (TBI). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motor vehicle accidents are the...
Fatal commercial truck accidents, unfortunately, happen much more often than we may think. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), in 2018 a total of 4,136 people died due to being involved in accidents with large semi trucks or 18-wheelers. Moreover, as of 2018 the number of fatalities resulting from large truck...
There are roughly three million semi trucks or 18-wheelers registered in the United States today. These massive vehicles are generally 70 to 80 feet in length and weigh as much as 80,000 pounds or 40 tons. While these trucks support a large portion of the nation’s economy, their size and prevalence on busy roadways...
Truck accidents can happen on any day at any time, and there are a variety of different types. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), in 2017 alone there were 4,455 fatal crashes involving trucks; not only that, but Texas is among the top 10 states in the nation with the most...
When it comes to commercial vehicles, it’s not uncommon for one to think that safer and more skilled drivers are operating them. While the drivers of commercial trucks and cars are supposed to go through the proper training to operate these vehicles on a regular basis, this doesn’t always happen. Unfortunately, accidents on the...
