In some ways, the roads are getting safer. Unfortunately, that’s not true for cyclists or pedestrians, both of whom face some of the greatest safety risks in years -- and it’s only getting worse. In a government report on the 2018 fatality statistics, researches...
Month: February 2020
Don’t let your holiday be ruined by a drunk driving charge
Are you hoping to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special someone? Are you skipping Valentine’s Day but looking forward to a night out on the town with some friends – followed next month by a lot of green beer on St. Patrick’s Day? These two holidays often interject...
What are your rights after you suffer a slip and fall in a store?
When you stop into a business to purchase something, the goal is usually to get in and out quickly. People in a rush tend to treat a familiar environment as a place that doesn't require much monitoring. If you know where the dairy section is, for example, you will...
What are the most common causes of car-truck accidents?
There’s nothing easy about driving in close proximity to large commercial trucks. Not only do you have to contend with their size, but you’ll also have concerns about whether or not the trucker is obeying the rules of the road. Understanding the most common causes of...
Take these 3 steps if you’ve been hit by a car
As a pedestrian, there are times when you do have the right of way. You are allowed to cross the street when you have a WALK signal or when the road is clear. If you use a marked crossing or crosswalk, then vehicles around you should stop or, at the very least, be...