Drivers of large commercial trucks spend long hours on the road and a variety of issues can cause truck-related crashes. Fleet managers seek to reduce preventable accidents such as crashes caused by distracted driving. But do recommended safety features add to the list of distractions? Causes of crashes Trucking company owners and safety managers strive...
Technology influences are evident in each area of farming, from genetically modified crops to advanced analytics and harvesting equipment. Though autonomous driving farm equipment can address the costly demands of human labor and resources, there are grave concerns about the liabilities these vehicles present. Limited control As the name implies, these vehicles do not rely on...
If you are in a motor vehicle accident, you may expect to experience some soreness. In serious accidents, you may even break a bone or suffer an internal injury. Unfortunately, your ability to see also may be in jeopardy. In the U.S. most vision loss comes from either age or disease. Beyond these, trauma to...
If you fall down as an older adult, you could face many difficulties in the days, months and even years after the accident. It is essential to review statistics on older adults falling down, as well as the impact of these incidents. Moreover, if you suffered an injury because of another person’s negligence, such as...
Electric vehicles appear to be more than a passing fad. In fact, according to the Pew Research Center, 7% of adults in the U.S. say they already own an electric car, truck or SUV. Another 39% claim to be thinking about purchasing one in the near future. While electric vehicles are friendlier to the environment...
While on the road, you may encounter a variety of obstacles and situations that you did not expect, especially if you are riding a motorcycle. Knowing the factors that can lead to an accident is important so that you can stay safe. Leaving items on the road According to the United States Department of Transportation,...
Whether you operate tractors on a farm or own, operate and/or manage a farm, it is important that you understand the risks associated with tractors and what you can do to reduce injury and death. One of the greatest risks of operating a tractor is tractor overturn. Tractor overturns are the leading cause of fatal...
It is virtually impossible to drive in the Fargo-Moorhead area without passing at least one tractor-trailer. After all, I-29 and I-94 are major commercial thoroughfares that allow for the transportation of goods throughout both the U.S. and Canada. Commercial truck drivers must undergo regular physicals and health screenings to be certain they are healthy enough...
Many fatal and nonfatal North Dakota truck crashes share similar characteristics in common. So, recognizing common causes of modern-day truck crashes should help safety advocates and transportation officials work to reduce them. Research shows that one of the most common contributing factors to today’s truck crashes is air brake failure, which has a hand in...
When you suffer from a blow to the head, it is important to keep an immediate eye out for potential signs of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Though some signs will manifest in swift and obvious ways, others may take hours or even days to manifest. Knowing the red flags allows you to take quick...
