The size of commercial trucks and trailers makes accidents involving these vehicles especially dangerous. In 2019, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported approximately 159,000 injuries were sustained in crashes involving large trucks, causing 5,005 fatalities. The occupants of other vehicles involved in a… Read on
Posts by Noel Harris
While motor vehicle accidents can happen anytime, some situations are more dangerous than others. And it won’t come as a surprise for those drivers who have spent much time on the road to learn that left turns are some of the most dangerous traffic situations—both… Read on
Truck accidents are some of the most serious motor vehicle collisions, often ending in serious—if not fatal—injuries. However, for the most part, these accidents are preventable, and those injured in a truck accident may be entitled to financial compensation for everything they’ve been through. At… Read on
Creating a will is one of those things that none of us wants to think about, but we all should do. Setting our loved ones up for success after we pass can offer us peace of mind. It also prevents conflict among our loved ones… Read on
Many people enjoy the freedom felt while riding a motorcycle on the open road. Unfortunately, with this freedom comes danger. Sharing the road with trucks, cars, and other motorcyclists presents serious risks, and motorcyclists tend to suffer more severe accident injuries. In 2020 alone, 5,579… Read on
Creating an estate plan is essential to ensure a secure future for your family. An obvious first step is writing a will, but an effective estate plan should cover much more. One of the most challenging aspects is knowing what documents are needed to prepare… Read on
“Getting our affairs in order” is something we all want to accomplish before we fall ill or pass away, but what does that actually mean? One aspect of this process involves having a power of attorney in place. Designating someone to handle your legal and… Read on
These days, vehicles can tell you when to change lanes, self-park, and even automatically brake. But even with recent safety advancements, defensive driving is necessary to ensure you’re doing your part to drive safely. Part of good defensive driving is making sure there is a… Read on
Driving a truck is a dangerous business. Truck drivers face unique challenges because of their vehicles’ size and inability to quickly correct their speed or direction. Further, semi trucks have massive blind spots on all sides of their vehicle. A blind spot is an area… Read on
Motorcycle riding can be dangerous, especially if the rider fails to take precautions. Per vehicle miles traveled in 2020, motorcyclists are about 28 times more likely than people in passenger cars to die in a traffic crash. To avoid the inconvenience and potential heartbreak associated… Read on