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Substance Abuse and Driving
Posted on 26. Feb, 2010 by Admin.
In today’s world, alcohol and drug testing is a part of life in the trucking industry. An commercially licensed driver (CDL licenses) are subject to testing programs, as are the companies that employ them.
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Probation Violation
Posted on 24. Feb, 2010 by Admin.
Probation originally began as a compassionate effort that would allow minor and first-time offenders to have a second chance. In the early days of probation, the released offenders were not only expected to follow the law, but to behave in a morally acceptable fashion as an example to others. Early probation officers provided leadership in morality issues such as adherence to religious practices, family attributes, employment and the productive use of free time. As a result of this, probationers were even given the opportunity to reduce their sentence by proving themselves worthy of consideration.
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Tractor Trailer Accidents
Posted on 17. Feb, 2010 by Admin.
In an 18-wheeler accident, the laws of physics will come into play in the form of a 100,000 pound truck attempting to come to an immediate stop. One shouldn’t expect that a vehicle of the size and weight of an 18-wheeler would brake as quickly as a standard-sized car, which is going at the same [...]
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Pre-trip Checks to Avoid Truck Accident Liability
Posted on 30. Oct, 2009 by Admin.
Accidents happen every day on the roads and highways. The deadliest accidents involve trucks. Commercial trucks are the largest vehicles on the roads, about forty times larger than most cars. When accidents happen that involve a truck, investigators will analyze the crash details to determine who is liable. Truck drivers need to have a regular [...]
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Construction Law and Safety
Posted on 28. Oct, 2009 by Admin.
According to the United States Department of Labor, workers in the construction industry suffer the most fatal work injuries of all industries. In 2007 there were 1,024 occupational fatalities and in 2008 there were 969 occupational fatalities for construction workers. That’s nearly one-fifth of all occupational fatalities.
OSHA
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has a [...]
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Truck Accident Lawyers That Do What They Say They Will Do
Posted on 13. Oct, 2009 by Admin.
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DUI/DWI Sobriety Checkpoints
Posted on 29. Sep, 2009 by Admin.
In cities that have higher numbers of alcohol related accidents or on holiday weekends when the number of alcohol-related accidents is increased, often the police will set up sobriety checkpoints to help reduce the number of drunk drivers on the road. Sobriety checkpoints are considered a deterrent to Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). The belief is that if drivers have a fear of being caught, they won’t drive while they are impaired.
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North Carolina DWI Laws
Posted on 29. Sep, 2009 by Admin.
North Carolina is well known for its strict DWI laws. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration published a report in August 2008 regarding the number of alcohol related traffic fatalities in the United States. In North Carolina there were 421 alcohol related traffic fatalities in 2006, which was 27.1% of all traffic fatalities. In 2007 it increased to 487 traffic fatalities related to alcohol use, which was 29.1% of all traffic fatalities. The 66 fatality increase in North Carolina from 2006 to 2007 was the largest increase of all the states.
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Car Accidents and Automobile Safety Features
Posted on 29. Sep, 2009 by Admin.
Most car accidents are caused by driver error or negligent behavior. Modern cars are equipped with many safety features designed to protect occupants and reduce overall damage to all involved in an automobile accident.
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Homeowners and Business Liability Insurance Cases
Posted on 29. Sep, 2009 by Admin.
Many areas of injury and damage are covered under homeowner’s insurance and business liability insurance. These can include slip and fall accidents, dog bites, and any injury that you received out of negligence. If you are at home, it will be covered through homeowner’s insurance, and if you are at a business, it will be covered by business liability insurance.
