The large size of commercial trucks, relative to other vehicles, creates a unique and heightened danger not present with other vehicles. Accidents involving large trucks can cause more severe injuries than accidents involving only motor vehicles and many times can...
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians are constantly exposed to the possibility of an accident occurring. For this reason, all drivers must use care in their actions to prevent them when possible. Driving while impaired, however, shows a lack of care as it exposes...
Pedestrians use sidewalks and roadways that are in close proximity to motor vehicles. Due to their lack of protective or safety devices, they are exposed to more serious injuries and even death when involved in accidents with motor vehicles. It is therefore very...
Pedestrians, when involved in car accidents, are often more prone to serious injury and even death due to their lack of safety devices or protection of any kind. Drivers must therefore be aware of the presence of pedestrians on roadways and use proper care in the...
Pedestrians are vulnerable to serious injuries and even death in car accidents since they are afforded no safety or protection when compared to vehicles. It is therefore incumbent on drivers to be cognizant of pedestrians and to use care when operating their vehicle...
Busses, airplanes, trains and subways are entrusted with the safety of their passengers when transporting them. Due to this entrustment, operators of mass transit vehicles have a heightened responsibility and level of care that is owed to their passengers. Failure to...
Tractor-trailers pose unique dangers not present in other vehicles. Their extreme size and sometimes dangerous cargo increase the potential for serious injuries and even fatalities in accidents. Due to the potential for severe injuries in a truck accident, it is...
Motor vehicle accidents can result in brain injuries, even at a low rate of speed. A traumatic brain injury often results in significant financial costs and ongoing disability. If such an injury is caused by the careless or negligent actions of another, victims may be...
Thousands of people are injured or killed in auto accidents each year. This can be difficult enough to deal with when such injuries are the result of accidental circumstances, but even more so when they are due to the careless or negligent actions of another since...
The various forms of public transportation provide a convenient and relatively inexpensive commute for many people. This convenience invokes an inherent risk, however, because passengers must place their safety and well-being in the hands of the operator of the form...
