Do you often find yourself sharing the road with large commercial vehicles, such as trucks? Do you ever worry about being part of an accident with one of these vehicles? Do you know the steps you can take to avoid trouble?
Fatigue means more than just lack of sleep for truckers
Businesses and consumers count on semitrucks to bring in deliveries of merchandise. For the most part, the truckers who drive these big rigs do a good job and take appropriate safety measures. Many trucking companies have programs in place to reward truckers who don't have any accidents or critical safety violations.
Birth injuries are horrible events that drive joy from childbirth
Birth injuries can quickly turn a joyful event into a tragedy for a family. There are many factors that can impact whether or not a baby is born healthy. Parents shouldn't be expected to monitor what is going on. Instead, they should be able to focus on the labor and delivery experience. Unfortunately, medical professionals don't always do what they are supposed to do, and the newborns can suffer birth injuries.
4 ways to help a loved one with a traumatic brain injury
A car accident can often have tragic side effects. For instance, if you have a loved one who was in a car wreck in Phoenix and suffered a brain injury, you could be wondering what you can do to help. In the days, weeks and months after a person suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), there can be many unforeseen challenges. An individual with even a mild TBI could have memory problems or balance issues that could limit day-to-day activities which means that he or she might need help completing once basic tasks.
4 steps to take if you suspect nursing home neglect
Imagine helping your mother move into a nursing home in Phoenix. On the surface, everything seems fine. The staff are very friendly, the other residents that you have seen look to be satisfied and the facility seems to be in good condition overall. After a few months, you begin to notice some things that leave you feeling uneasy. The nursing home had an underlying rank smell. There never seems to be staff around when you come for a visit. Your mother has become more withdrawn and has even shown signs of depression.
I got into an accident while ride sharing. Who is liable?
Ride sharing companies like Uber and Lyft are a convenient option for travelers looking to get from place to place. They aren’t so convenient, however, if they get involved in an accident.
Have you heard negative rumors about airbags?
You’re headed downtown. You are going towards the Phoenix Convention Center. Last week you drove this way to hit up the Real, Wild & Woody beer festival. Today you’re looking forward to another night of fun. You check your mirrors and use your turning signal. You keep a good distance between the cars in front of you. You do your best to be a vigilant driver. But as you are cruise down the road you probably don’t think about the safety features of your car.
Who gets cited when a self-driving car causes an accident?
For those who grew up watching the cartoon show, The Jetsons, the idea of a face-to-face telephone conversation seemed futuristic and unlikely. But with the advent of Face Time, that incredulity has been replaced by awe and now friends and family aren’t limited to just the sound of their loved ones' voices.
