Why Cyclists May Be at a Greater Risk of Injury Than Ever Before
Cycling is a great way to stay in shape, lose weight, and help save the environment. Phoenix and Tempe have worked hard to make their cities attractive to bike riders, adding bike trails in and around town. Whether it’s riding to school, to work, to the doctor’s office, to the store, or to a restaurant,…
Read MoreInsurance Claims When There’s Only One Vehicle Involved
Single-vehicle crashes occur more often than one might think. These crashes are just what the name implies: they involve just one vehicle. Trucks, SUVs, vans, cars, and motorcycles can be involved in single-vehicle crashes that cause serious injury and even death. In Arizona in 2019, there were 569 fatalities caused by single-vehicle crashes, which accounted…
Read MoreThe What, How, and Why of Rollover Vehicle Accidents
A vehicle rollover is exactly what it sounds like: a vehicle which, for any given reason, rolls over onto its side or roof. The chances of a rollover accident increase when you drive an SUV, pickup truck, or van as larger vehicle are more prone to this type of accident. Today, we want to look…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know about Side-Impact Car Crashes
Motor vehicle accidents can leave you with serious injuries, thousands of dollars in damage to your vehicle, and even post-traumatic stress disorder. Depending on the severity of the crash, you might not be able to return to work, could suffer paralysis, or could lose a loved one or your own life. One of the most…
Read MoreMost Common Causes of Fatal Car & Truck Crashes
Some types of car accidents are deadlier than others. The faster the vehicles are going when they crash, often the more deadly the accident will be. Cars which spin out of control are likely to have impacts with multiple vehicles or objects, which increases the risk of a fatality. Cars that strike each other head-on…
Read MoreStudy Shows Women at Higher Risk for Injury and Death in Car Crashes
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently released a new study finding that women have a higher risk than men for injury or death in car crashes. These findings were notable because researchers expected this variance to be from the physical differences between men and women. However, it turned out that the higher risk…
Read MoreFMCSA Considering Teens for Long-Haul Trucking Program
A proposed pilot program by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will allow drivers as young as 18 years old to haul heavy cargo in commercial trucks across state lines. This pending legislation, backed by a bipartisan group of policymakers, would lower the age of long-haul truckers and address the growing shortage of truck…
Read MoreThe Tiger Woods Crash: What We Know So Far
As just about everyone who watches the news knows by now, celebrity golfer Tiger Woods was involved in a terrible car crash on February 21, suffering serious leg injuries. Woods’ SUV veered off a Los Angeles County road, traveling about the length of a football field before rolling over in a small gulley, trapping him…
Read MoreCan You Sue a School if a Child Is Hurt on Campus?
When you send your child off to school, it is with the expectation that they will spend the day learning and playing in an enriching, supervised environment. That is, after all, what school is meant to be. If the staff at school neglects to properly watch over their students, the school can be held accountable…
Read MoreSleep Apnea and Truck Accidents
Being in control of a large commercial vehicle like a moving truck or tractor trailer is no easy task. Aside from the mechanical difficulties of maneuvering something of that size, there are other taxing demands the job has to offer, such as long hours, heavy equipment, and a life spent primarily on the road. Because…
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