Many reports about distracted driving point out that turning to talk to or interact with a passenger is a common distraction that poses the risk of a car accident. In many cases, that passenger is of the four-legged variety. A survey by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and a … Continue reading
Tips from Your Personal Injury Law Firm As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the excitement of parades, parties, and celebrations fills the air. However, amidst the festivities, it’s essential to prioritize safety to avoid accidents and injuries. At Herrman and Herrman PLLC, we’re committed to helping our community stay safe and … Continue reading
Just because you don’t feel like you’re that injured, you should always go be checked by a doctor and let him or her check your symptoms. If the doctor thinks you need further follow-up tests then you can go and do that, but oftentimes just because you’re in shock or … Continue reading
Rear-End Trucking Accidents The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute released a study with information on rear-end trucking accidents from 1994 to 1999. The data included crashes that occurred when a vehicle hit the back of a truck, as well as when … Continue reading
A recent article published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported that seat belt usage in the United States has reached its highest level since the Federal government began regular national surveys in 1994. The usage of belts was said to be at a record-breaking 90.1 percent, … Continue reading
When we say someone has been “in the trenches,” we mean they have done the tough, grueling work that had to be done. People in the construction industry can relate to this, but for some, being in the trenches is what they literally do every day. And unfortunately, working in … Continue reading
After working over 30 years to make vehicles quiet, auto manufacturers are now required that all hybrid and electric cars make some kind of noise when traveling at low speeds. Cyclists, pedestrians and those are blind will benefit as they will hear the vehicles coming. The Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act … Continue reading
Pretty much any type of injury, from a sprain or a strain, a traumatic brain injury, a concussive injury, you can get herniated disks, you can get bulging disks. Even a sprain or strain, what they call a whiplash injury, may not sound that serious to most people, but what … Continue reading
The real-life events of an offshore oil rig explosion have led to a Hollywood blockbuster flick. Based on a true story, Deep Water Horizon takes place in April 2010 when there is no oil exploration operation in the Gulf of Mexico to compare with the Deepwater Horizon oil rig with … Continue reading
Extracting oil and natural gas from the earth can be a dangerous process. Blasting, heavy machinery, noxious chemicals, fumes that are explosive or poisonous; all these threats and more face anyone who is close to a drilling operation or refinery. The nature of the work makes safety absolutely essential in … Continue reading
