Stop and think about the last time you drove by a car accident scene. Traffic probably slowed down; police may have been rerouting traffic; ambulances could have been racing up behind you on the shoulder of the road. It may have seemed natural to take your eyes and attention off the road and turn toward the accident.
Beware: Rubbernecking can lead to secondary crashes
What if I wasn't wearing a helmet in my motorcycle crash?
Let's say you needed to make a quick run to the convenience store. Since it was just around the corner, you hopped on your motorcycle and didn't bother putting on a helmet. Sure, the law requires you to wear one, but you didn't think it would be a problem.
Preliminary objections raised in a slip-and-fall claim
It is not unusual for a party named as the defendant in a personal injury claim to object to various elements of the case. The defendant might take issue with anything from the language of the assertions and jurisdiction to whether it should even be a defendant in the first place.
Sleep apnea and truck drivers: a deadly combination
Millions of people in the U.S. suffer from a condition called sleep apnea, which is a disorder that causes pauses in breathing when a person is sleeping. Sufferers are often awoken dozens of times at night because of these pauses, which means they are not well rested. When a person is sleep deprived, he or she may not be fit to operate a motor vehicle.
Why it's not always right to drive in the left lane
Imagine you are driving down the highway. The speed limit is 65 mph and you are cruising along at that speed when you notice the car in front of you is definitely going slower than 65. You move into the left lane to pass.
Proper maintenance crucial for commercial trucks
Commercial vehicles are subject to strict regulations when it comes to proper maintenance. They are supposed to be regularly inspected and maintained so that any broken or worn down parts can be replaced or repaired before they cause a problem.
