The number of injuries from trucking crashes is alarming but, considering the pressure put on drivers by trucking companies, shippers, and brokers, the increase in trucking crash injuries is not all that surprising. From 2009 to 2016, truck crash injuries increased from 74,000 to 145,000…
The Ride Share Law Group website recently reported that a self-driving Uber vehicle being tested on the roads of Arizona struck and killed a woman. While there was a human driver in the car, the vehicle was in autonomous mode. According to the article, the…
When it comes to government regulations and public safety laws, most trucking companies do their best to comply. After all, they can’t make money if their trucks—and the goods they transport—aren’t allowed on the roads. Yet, there exists a subset of commercial carriers that choose…
“What’s the worst that could happen?” People oughta ask that question more often, particularly when they’re getting in their cars. A lady a couple of houses from me in Kernersville saw a car blow through two stop signs in our neighborhood this morning. She was…
On February 20, 2018, Senate Minority Leader Charles (Chuck) Schumer (D-NY) again called on Congress to pass the Stop Underrides Act of 2017 at a press event where he was joined by the family of Edward Torres—one of those who died following a 75-car pileup…
As spring break approaches and the cost of plane tickets increase, many families consider a road trip as a cost-efficient way to take a family vacation. RVs offer both transportation and lodging for the whole family – making them a popular choice for consumers. However,…
“My mom tells me not to drive distracted but she does it all the time…I guess you could say she is a hypocrite.” Most moms and dads point to distracted driving as one of their greatest fears for their children’s safety. Crash statistics unfortunately justify…
Listen in to the “Beyond Driving with Dignity” Show as Matt Gurwell speaks with Robert Reiter, founder of the Storefront Safety Council, about how and why older drivers sometimes confuse the brake and gas pedals and end up running into storefronts, and how these types of crashes can be avoided.
Snow, sleet and ice make cars and trucks slide around and greatly increase the distance required to stop your vehicle. Here are five winter driving tips that can greatly reduce your risk of being seriously injured in an auto accident.
On a sunny fall afternoon, Andy was driving home from his high school cross-country practice. He was signaling to turn when his vehicle was hit from behind by a big semi-truck and trailer …
A recent report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that showed a jump in percentage of fatalities in truck accidents from 2015, both in total vehicle fatalities as well as fatalities involving large trucks. Now, a number of members of Congress have joined together to intro
Tenía ocho años cuando mi familia y yo nos mudamos de una pequeña ciudad montañosa en Puerto Rico al sur de Jersey. No hablábamos inglés ni teníamos una familia para que nos ayudara, así que con amos en la bondad de los desconocidos para ayudarnos…
