Do I Need a Lawyer?
Although you are not required to hire a lawyer to represent you in your Social Security claim, it can be useful. People with experienced representation win their cases more often than those who are not represented. …
Wrong-Way Crashes
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an average of 5 million car accidents occur each year in the United States. Analysis of Fatality Analysis and Reporting System (FARS) by the National Transportation Safety Board found that …
As of March 3rd of this year, 46 states have banned texting while driving because it has been found to take driver’s focus away from the road. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, there are currently 14 …
One of the first things drivers learn about car maintenance is how to change a tire. Millions of drivers do not know how to change their tires and have to rely on tow truck companies and good samaritans. Tires …
Proper Safety for Children
The first and most important part of keeping a child safe are dependent on where the child is seated while the vehicle is in motion. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the use …
As we move from September into October, the cooler weather is in front of us and the warmer summer days are behind us. Depending on where you are located, preparing your vehicle for fall/winter weather can mean different things. …
The trucking industry has been a source of debate in the past over fatigue issues related to driver’s work hours on a weekly basis. There have been multiple forms of legislation on the issue. In 2003 the “34-hour restart” …
Technology is constantly innovating all aspects of our lives, including our transportation. Understanding new safety technology and how it compares to previous options is vital for anyone thinking about getting a new car.
Required Safety Measures
As technology and research have …
Truck Accidents Caused by Truck Drivers
The most prevalent cause of truck accidents each year were reported to be caused because of errors by the truck driver. In many cases, drivers are impaired (by alcohol, fatigue or another substance), which …
Pedestrian Accidents
Rhode Island ranks 32nd out of all the states according to the Pedestrian Danger Index, which was gathered Smart Growth America in 2012. The state of Rhode Island is just over 1 million residents, according to the U.S. Census …
