Most commercial truck drivers work long hours, generally 10-12 hours a day. They earn relatively low pay, become bored and lonely after long hours on the road, and suffer physical and psychological exhaustion. To combat boredom, loneliness, and fatigue, many drivers use over-the-counter medications, alcohol, and drugs to prevent burnout and keep them awake. The […]
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Skillful drivers know that before making a left-hand turn in front of traffic, they must always yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic and proceed with caution. When drivers don’t follow that rules, severe accidents and bodily injury can occur. Determining fault without the help of an experienced Los Angeles car crash attorney can be difficult, […]
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When you hire a personal injury lawyer to handle your lawsuit, you expect them to be experienced, knowledgeable, and competent enough to obtain the compensation you deserve. Why Do People Switch Personal Injury Lawyers? There are many reasons why an injured person would change lawyers. Here are some of the common explanations. You don’t trust […]
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Federal regulations make the commercial trucking industry safer by minimizing accidents, injuries, and deaths. The US Government’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates the trucking industry and helps improve truck driver safety standards across the nation. Trucking companies and drivers are regulated and must obey the rules outlined for them. But many truck drivers […]
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Anyone injured in a truck accident knows how difficult it is to resume daily life after an injury. Attempting to work, paying the bills, dealing with injury pain, enduring physical therapy, and receiving medical treatments can be overwhelming. That’s why it’s necessary to contact an experienced truck accident lawyer in Los Angeles for a free […]
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Under the law, accident victims are entitled to compensation for their injuries. But before you can sue a negligent driver for damages, you should understand that insurance companies rarely pay more than the defendant’s insurance policy limits. However, experienced Los Angeles auto accident lawyers know how you may collect additional compensation for your injuries. Insurance […]
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Thousands of people get in car accidents each day on the highways, city streets, parking lots, and private property. Although there are times when calling the police is obvious, other times, it may not be clear. Should you call the police and have them write an accident report for a minor accident? Should you call […]
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What Causes Commercial Truck Accidents? Commercial truck drivers often work long hours, drive more than 16 hours a day, don’t get time off for weeks at a time, and are under pressure to meet delivery deadlines. Many of them drive under the influence, speed, fail to do periodic vehicle maintenance, drive while distracted, and cause […]
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California makes it unlawful for any rider or passenger to ride a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or motorized bicycle without a helmet. Eighteen other states have laws that require federally-mandated helmets for riders, and 29 states have varying laws for riders and passengers. Motorcycles can be dangerous, are less stable than passenger vehicles, and lack the […]
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We all know that speed kills. But did you know that speeding causes approximately one-third of all motor vehicle accidents? The faster a motorist drives, the more property damage and personal injury occur. Speeding drivers have less time to react to road conditions, other motorists, and pedestrians, to name a few. It also takes longer […]
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