Accidents can have disastrous consequences. Even when someone is fortunate enough to survive a serious accident, there is still a major risk of ending up with severe and debilitating injuries. Victims of accidents have been known to end up with head and brain injuries, major fractures, life-threatening internal injuries, spinal cord injuries, and many others. […]
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Alcohol and drug abuse is a serious problem in the trucking industry. Driving a truck is a very stressful job, and many truckers turn to these substances in order to take the edge off. But when their substance abuse spills over into their driving time, it can result in deadly consequences for themselves and those […]
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Each year, thousands of individuals are killed and tens of thousands are seriously injured in large truck accidents. Big rig accidents are especially dangerous because fully-loaded tractor-trailers typically weigh 20 to 30 times more than an average passenger vehicle. And according to data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), occupants of passenger vehicles […]
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that develops after experiencing a traumatic event. PTSD is most often associated with military duty, and particularly serving in combat, but it can also develop in individuals who are involved in serious accidents, including truck accidents. PTSD is not always easy to identify after someone has […]
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Construction is known to be one of the most dangerous occupations. Each year, tens of thousands of construction workers suffer serious and sometimes fatal injuries and illnesses on the job. And one hazard that is often overlooked in this industry is exposure to toxic substances. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury […]
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The airwaves are filled with ads depicting friendly insurance agents and companies that “come through” for policyholders in their time of need. Unfortunately, when tragedy strikes close to home, the reality can be quite different. Despite what those ads want you to believe, insurance companies are not your allies or friends. Their ultimate goal is […]
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Railroad crossings are points at which train tracks intersect a roadway. Among several types of railroad-highway grade crossings, some may not contain standard warning devices or proper signage. While unmarked railroad crossings are hazardous for any driver, these are especially dangerous for commercial trucks and big tractor-trailers, as these are not known for quick starts […]
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Most large commercial vehicles these days are equipped with lift gates. You can also find them on U-Hauls and other similar vehicles that consumers typically rent when they are moving. Lift gates are a very useful feature that helps people load and unload cargo more efficiently, but as with other heavy moving objects, they can […]
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Workplace explosions are not as common as other types of on-the-job accidents, but when they do happen, they often result in serious and catastrophic injuries to those who are within the radius of the blast. Individuals in certain occupations are at higher risk of being injured by an explosion accident. These include: Construction Manufacturing Chemical […]
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Forklifts are a regular fixture in warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing plants, dockyards, construction sites, and other industrial settings. These machines are very helpful in many work settings, allowing workers to more easily move large and heavy loads and accomplish difficult tasks that would have previously required several employees to complete. But just like any powerful […]
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What Happens if an Accident Leaves Me Paralyzed?
/by Bailey, Javins, and Carter L.C.Accidents can have disastrous consequences. Even when someone is fortunate enough to survive a serious accident, there is still a major risk of ending up with severe and debilitating injuries. Victims of accidents have been known to end up with head and brain injuries, major fractures, life-threatening internal injuries, spinal cord injuries, and many others. […]
Alcohol and Drug Use in the Trucking Industry
/by Bailey Javins and Carter LCAlcohol and drug abuse is a serious problem in the trucking industry. Driving a truck is a very stressful job, and many truckers turn to these substances in order to take the edge off. But when their substance abuse spills over into their driving time, it can result in deadly consequences for themselves and those […]
How to Avoid an Accident with a Big Rig
/by Bailey Javins and CarterEach year, thousands of individuals are killed and tens of thousands are seriously injured in large truck accidents. Big rig accidents are especially dangerous because fully-loaded tractor-trailers typically weigh 20 to 30 times more than an average passenger vehicle. And according to data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), occupants of passenger vehicles […]
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder After a Commercial Truck Accident
/by Bailey Javins and Carter LCPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that develops after experiencing a traumatic event. PTSD is most often associated with military duty, and particularly serving in combat, but it can also develop in individuals who are involved in serious accidents, including truck accidents. PTSD is not always easy to identify after someone has […]
Toxic Building Materials Used on Construction Jobsites
/by Bailey Javins and Carter LCConstruction is known to be one of the most dangerous occupations. Each year, tens of thousands of construction workers suffer serious and sometimes fatal injuries and illnesses on the job. And one hazard that is often overlooked in this industry is exposure to toxic substances. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury […]
Tactics Used by Insurance Companies During an Accident Case
/by Bailey Javins and Carter LCThe airwaves are filled with ads depicting friendly insurance agents and companies that “come through” for policyholders in their time of need. Unfortunately, when tragedy strikes close to home, the reality can be quite different. Despite what those ads want you to believe, insurance companies are not your allies or friends. Their ultimate goal is […]
Hazards Drivers Face at Georgia Railroad Crossings
/by Bailey Javins and Carter LCRailroad crossings are points at which train tracks intersect a roadway. Among several types of railroad-highway grade crossings, some may not contain standard warning devices or proper signage. While unmarked railroad crossings are hazardous for any driver, these are especially dangerous for commercial trucks and big tractor-trailers, as these are not known for quick starts […]
The Dangers of Lift Gate Accidents in the Workplace
/by bailey Javins and Carter LCMost large commercial vehicles these days are equipped with lift gates. You can also find them on U-Hauls and other similar vehicles that consumers typically rent when they are moving. Lift gates are a very useful feature that helps people load and unload cargo more efficiently, but as with other heavy moving objects, they can […]
Who is Liable for Workplace Explosion Accidents?
/by Bailey, Javins, and Carter, LCWorkplace explosions are not as common as other types of on-the-job accidents, but when they do happen, they often result in serious and catastrophic injuries to those who are within the radius of the blast. Individuals in certain occupations are at higher risk of being injured by an explosion accident. These include: Construction Manufacturing Chemical […]
The Dangers of Forklift Accidents in the Workplace
/by Bailey Javins and Carter LCForklifts are a regular fixture in warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing plants, dockyards, construction sites, and other industrial settings. These machines are very helpful in many work settings, allowing workers to more easily move large and heavy loads and accomplish difficult tasks that would have previously required several employees to complete. But just like any powerful […]