Jackknife Accidents
BY Chelsie King Garza FILED UNDER: Highway Crashes
Jackknifing refers to the situation where a trailer swings out to the side or next to the vehicle towing the trailer. During a jackknife, the trailer may stretch across multiple lanes of traffic shutting down the highway and spanning a large area. These trucking accidents have the potential to harm a lot of drivers on
Employer Negligence may Cause Trucking Accidents
BY Chelsie King Garza FILED UNDER: Highway Crashes
Sometimes the truck driver at the wheel during a trucking accident may not be the only one responsible. Among the many causes of truck accidents, is that of the driver’s employer. The truck driver may be hampered by the acts of his employer before ever getting on the road. For example, if the employer fails
Hoverboards are a Known Fire Risk
BY Chelsie King Garza FILED UNDER: Dangerous Products
Hoverboards are a hot item this Holiday Season. This is one wish that you may want to skip on your child’s Wish List this year. Hoover boards have been reported to be exploding and catching fire, yet they are still flying off of the shelves and there have been no recalls in the United States
Hit and Run Accidents
BY Chelsie King Garza FILED UNDER: Highway Crashes
Considering the number of accidents on the roads, you may find yourself involved in a hit-and-run. USA Today reports that hit-and-run crashes are increasing in many major cities, and hit-and-run crashes causing deaths are rising across the country. Crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that the number of fatal hit-and-run crashes