As a truck driver, the majority of your day is spent behind the wheel of a truck, so you may think that worker’s comp claims would be few and far between. However, truck drivers are just as likely to get injured on the job as someone working in retail, fast food, or a medical care facility. The truth is, there are just as many risks associated with being a truck driver as there are with any job; your risks of injury are just a bit different.…
If you have ever felt tired behind the wheel of a car, you are not alone. Many drivers have felt drowsy while they were operating a vehicle, creating a dangerous situation for everybody on the road. Drowsy driving is dangerous, and it causes thousands of accidents each year. Many personal injuries result from drowsy driving. If you have been injured in a drowsy driving accident, you have legal rights. Read on to learn more about drowsy driving.…
If you were injured in an accident that you believe was due to someone else’s negligent acts (or negligent lack of action), then you may be in the midst of filing a personal injury lawsuit against the negligent party. With a good lawyer on your side, you will hopefully either settle out of court or go to trial, in the end obtaining compensation for your medical expenses and lost wages. But while your lawyer’s arguments will play a large role in determining if you win your case, they are not everything!…
