Of the 6,756,000 motor vehicle crashes reported in 2019, over 164,000 involved large trucks.
Furthermore, in 2019, 97% of the people killed in accidents involving semi-trucks were occupants of passenger vehicles. That works out to 2,132 reported deaths.
In the same year, 72 truck drivers died, making up just 3% of total fatalities.
In semi-truck crashes, injuries are even more
While driving can be enjoyable, there are moments when it becomes stressful. That is often the case when there is congested traffic, especially if you are in a hurry.
Your mood as a driver can affect your behavior. For some drivers, the situation can turn dangerous and cause catastrophic road accidents.
Road Rage: What It Is
Road rage accidents often
On average, drunk driving takes the lives of 28 people a day – one person approximately every hour – according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. As someone who abides by California traffic laws, it can feel unfortunate when someone drunkenly crashes into your vehicle. Even more so if you have suffered injuries, substantial damages, even loss. Though criminal
According to the LAPD, over 100 cases of follow-home robberies have been taking place in high-end areas. This includes Hollywood, where, on Tuesday morning, 23-year-old Jose Gutierrez was found dead after trying to come to the aid of a female victim. According to police, the violence and number of guns involved in these types of circumstances are rampling up.
Tennessee man, 35 year old Jacob “Jake” Clare, has been arrested in California after kidnapping his 3 year old son and 16 year old niece, as well as sexually assaulting the latter. The son was reported missing, triggering an Amber alert, on November 7th, and Clare was identified by an onlooker who recognized him from surveillance images posted on social
Former governor Andrew Cuomo, who left the New York governor’s office back in August, is now being exposed for “overwhelming evidence” proving that he has sexually harassed at least 12 women, been dishonest in reporting COVID-19 death tolls, and forcing government employees to work on his memoir on the government’s dime.
As reported by NPR, Cuomo and his
Driving on Florida roads or even anywhere else comes with a risk of getting into a car accident. It is possible to experience a fender bender. In worse cases, it can be a serious crash leading to injuries or even death.
That is why driving comes with a responsibility. It is crucial to always follow laws while on the road.
During the average year, around 6,000 pedestrians are killed in auto accidents and another 137,000 are hospitalized. Pedestrian accidents can be devastating, particularly when pedestrians are hit by vehicles at a high rate of speed. For those in Southwest Florida looking to avoid being in a pedestrian-related accident, there are a few statistics to keep in mind:
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Eliza Dushku is finally able to break her silence regarding sexual harassment from Michael Weatherly, her former “Bull” CBS costar. Yesterday, she spoke for the House Judiciary in order to fight against the enforcement of arbitration in cases of sexual harassment, attempting to convince Congress to pass a new bill.
The hearing was entitled “Silenced: How Forced Arbitration
San Diego County just finalized a nearly $24 million settlement for a bike accident that happened in 2014. The cyclist was ultimately paralyzed and suffered a number of other significant injuries while riding on Fiesta Island, and sued the County in 2016 claiming that the city needed to take better care and consideration of road conditions.
Juan Carlos Vinolo