According to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 3,328 people died on the road due to an act of distracted driving. While we most closely associate texting and talking on the phone as the way drivers are distracted, the DOT has a new target in the war on distracted driving: navigation apps. While there…
According to officials from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the number of fatal large-truck crashes has been on the rise the last few years, with 3,921 deaths in 2012. The emotional toll that these tragedies take on the friends and families of the victims is incalculable. But a glaring deficiency in the minimum…
If you’ve filed a personal injury claim, or plan on doing so, there’s a good chance that you will have to see a doctor who will perform a so-called independent medical exam. In actuality, many IMEs put the insurance company’s interest above being truly fair and impartial. That’s why it is so important that…
Dutch GPS manufacturer TomTom has released their 2014 index of the most congested traffic in the world. The index compares travel times during non-congested hours with travel times in peak hours. Portland ranked ninth most congested in the U.S. Seattle was third, topped only by Los Angeles and San Francisco. According to the report,…
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual International Roadcheck was implemented the first week of June. For nearly 30 years, the world’s largest targeted enforcement program on commercial motor vehicles has included the most comprehensive roadside inspection (North American Standard Level I Inspections). With more than one million inspections completed since it was first implemented,…
Speed kills. So when speed limits aren’t enough, some in positions of authority think that you have to take it one step further and mechanically force vehicles to obey the speed limit, or at least the limit programmed in the device. So, the Department of Transportation (DOT) is set to mandate speed limiters on…
With more and more laws being passed prohibiting the use of cell phones while driving, smart phone developers are adapting their devices. Among these developments is the news that Apple is blocking texting while driving. At a leader in the smart phone market, Apple was one of the first to release technology disabling communication…
Last month, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) sent new recommendations to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for improving tractor trailer safety. The suggestions, based on various studies conducted in 2013, include blind spot mitigation, side and rear underride protection systems, and improvements in crash data for tractor trailers. Blind Spot Mitigation One…
As much as we try to avoid them, car accidents are an inevitability. Most people know they should notify their auto insurance company after an accident, but you may not be aware of some of your other potential legal obligations. Here is a quick guide to what you need to do following a car…
A serious injury can create a huge financial burden. From time lost at work to mounting medical bills, the injured party can find themselves in an increasingly dire financial situation as the result of an accident. That’s why injury compensation is so important. Without such compensation, the many bills and fees resulting from an…