Drowsy Driving Overlooked as Road Safety Problem Most of the discussion in the distracted driving debate centers around the use of cell phones. It’s certainly a major concern, one that should be at the forefront for anyone involved in making our roads safer. But there’s an overlooked form of distracted driving, one that has…
Dangers of Oregon Truck Driver Law Exemptions Commercial truck drivers work long hours under physically and mentally difficult circumstances. While state and federal law is in place to regulate the industry and optimize driver safety and the safety of everyone they share the roads with, there are some glaring exemptions, loopholes if you will,…
Distracted Driving Policies for Businesses: Why You Need One When you consider protecting your business from liability, you need to go beyond the premises of where you and your employees work. If you have workers who drive while they are on the clock, their behavior on the roads can have a direct legal impact…
Much is made about the issue of truck drivers and the amount of work they put in behind the wheel. Are they pushed too hard to meet deadlines and earn their pay, which is tied to their performance? Do commercial trucking laws do enough, and if so, are the drivers even following them? There’s…
We love ingenuity. It’s the American way. But when someone who isn’t even a teenager yet invents an app that discourages distracted driving, it deserves a little extra attention. As a promotional tool for AT&T’s “It Can Wait” campaign against texting and driving, the company held a contest for programmers to build the best…
For most people, going to work is not inherently hazardous to their health. However, if you work in construction, construction site accidents are an issue that must be dealt with caution and proper training. A few weeks ago, two workers were injured in a Seattle, Washington construction site accident. They were taken to a…
A new survey performed by Harris Interactive found that 57 percent of teens admit to texting while driving. The nationwide survey polled 652 teenagers ranging from 14 to 17 years old. 362 of the teens had not yet earned their driver’s license, while 290 already held a permit or license. Despite extensive research comparing…
The Center for Disease Control and Protection (CDC) recently confirmed the number of deaths caused by a contaminated batch of cantaloupes has reached fourteen. 75 cases of people falling ill after consuming the listeria-infected cantaloupe were also reported. Officials at the CDC are worried more victims will come forward due to the long incubation…
What’s more dangerous than a driver who’s had a few too many drinks? According to a new study, the answer is a driver sending one too many texts. Statistics reveal that distracted drivers are 23 times more likely to cause accidents than drunk drivers. The startling numbers show that in 2009, 16% of…
The following is a guest blog post by Tennessee Tractor Trailer Accident Attorney Morgan Adams. Yes, that’s right, GOVERNOR HASLAM AND THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HELP TORT LAWYERS STAY IN BUSINESS! I was too hasty with my earlier post and didn’t think things through. It is the law of unintended consequences. Republican Governor Haslam, the Chamber of Commerce, and the state legislature…