Want Fewer Truck Accidents? Give Drivers a Place to Sleep
At the end of a long day – or even in the middle of one – truck drivers, like everyone, need a place to sleep. This is not just a suggestion, but the law. Long-haul truckers are required to take rest and sleep breaks regularly in order to prevent fatigued truck drivers on the road.…
Read MoreFatal Bus Accident Reminds Us That the Impact Isn’t the Only Risk in a Crash
On September 14, one person was killed after a school bus and a pickup truck collided at the intersection of Highway 32 and County Road 4. Per Inforum news: The Hatton-Northwood volleyball team was about 5 miles away from Dakota Prairie High School in Petersburg to play Nelson County when tragedy struck Thursday, Sept. 14.…
Read MoreWeather-Related Car Accidents in North Dakota
Weather conditions can rapidly shift from clear skies to rain, snow, fog, or even ice, creating treacherous driving environments. One moment of inattention, combined with a sudden change in weather, can lead to car accidents with severe consequences. Rain can reduce visibility and make roads slippery, snow and ice can impair traction and control, and…
Read MoreTruck Accidents and Black Box Data
When you get hurt in a car crash, we use a lot of different sources to show you’re not at fault: tire tracks on the road, the damage to your vehicle, any video or pictures of the collision, and so forth. In a truck accident, though, we have an extra ace up our sleeve: the…
Read MoreWho’s At Fault in a Parking Lot Accident?
Parking lots are unique driving environments with their own set of rules and considerations. Unlike traditional roads, parking lots are typically characterized by slower speeds, frequent stops, and pedestrians sharing space with vehicles. These tight quarters and limited visibility can contribute to accidents that might seem straightforward at first glance, but actually turn out to…
Read MoreWho Is Stacy and How Is She Helping Truckers?
Back in the earlier days of trucking, truckers planned out their routes using paper logs, atlases, and maps. Everything was done by hand, including noting when they took their rest breaks. Today, most of this is done electronically, and the technology is only getting smarter. Meet Stacy, part of the “new wave” of electronic logging…
Read MoreThe Hidden Dangers of Driving on Gravel Roads and Hills
Speeding. Running red lights. Weaving through traffic. The list of dangerous driving habits that could cause a serious or even deadly accident is extensive. Even something as simple as driving through an intersection can be dangerous. In fact, there are so many well-known dangers associated with driving that most drivers are unaware of some of…
Read MoreIntersections Are Among Most Dangerous Places for Drivers
Intersections are points where two or more roadways or paths cross each other or come together. They are necessary and unavoidable for drivers, as well as for pedestrians and bicyclists. They are also (potentially) incredibly dangerous for all who pass through them. According to the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), intersections…
Read MoreDid You Know You Can Request a “Brain Injury” Card?
Traumatic brain injury. Those words can be terrifying – and with good reason. A traumatic brain injury, also referred to as a TBI, can drastically alter a person’s life, changing them physically, mentally, and emotionally, while also affecting their finances and overall quality of life forever. The lives of their loved ones may be changed…
Read MoreWhy Are More People Dying In Truck Accidents?
Back in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic took a lot of cars off the roads, as people spent more time at home rather than commuting to work and school or simply traversing America’s highways and byways. With fewer cars on the road, the number of accidents, including those involving trucks, decreased. Statistics compiled by the Federal…
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