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• Truck Insurance Law Dangerously Outdated

  

  What happens if you are in an accident caused by a commercial truck driver? If you are fortunate enough to come away with your life, there is the distinct... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Washington Texting Ban Saves Lives

  

  There is a constant debate over whether laws work as a deterrent to change certain dangerous behaviors. Evidence shows that laws can have a positive effect in... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• How Do Structured Settlements Work?

  

  They've gotten a fair amount of exposure in late night television ads, but do you really know what structured settlements are? Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Top Causes of Car Accident Fatalities

  

  Most of us take for granted the risks and serious responsibilities we take on each and every time we get behind the wheel. Driving is simply what we do day in... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Types of Damages Sought in a Personal Injury Case

  

  If you win a settlement in a personal injury case, you’re likely focused on the total sum of the compensation. However, what you are awarded is broken down... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• One in 25 Drivers Fall Asleep at the Wheel

  

  There are many people digitally distracted while driving, but simply not being well rested can be just as dangerous. Falling asleep behind the wheel is more... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• DOT Targets Distracting Navigation Apps

  

  According to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 3,328 people died on the road due to an act of distracted driving. While we most closely associate... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Commercial Truck Insurance Minimums Too Low

  

  According to officials from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the number of fatal large-truck crashes has been on the rise the last few years,... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• How to Handle an Independent Medical Exam

  

  If you've filed a personal injury claim, or plan on doing so, there’s a good chance that you will have to see a doctor who will perform a so-called independent... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• How Does Portland Traffic Congestion Rank?

  

  Dutch GPS manufacturer TomTom has released their 2014 index of the most congested traffic in the world. The index compares travel times during non-congested... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• CVSA Safety Inspections Target Trucks from Canada to Mexico

  

  The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual International Roadcheck was implemented the first week of June. For nearly 30 years, the world’s largest targete... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• DOT Proposes Speed Limiters on Commercial Trucks

  

  Speed kills. So when speed limits aren't enough, some in positions of authority think that you have to take it one step further and mechanically force vehicles... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Apple Announces New Technology to Safeguard Against Distracted Driving

  

  With more and more laws being passed prohibiting the use of cell phones while driving, smart phone developers are adapting their devices. Among these... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• NTSB Proposes Truck Safety Improvements

  

  Last month, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) sent new recommendations to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for improving... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Your Legal Obligations After a Car Accident

  

  A serious injury can create a huge financial burden. From time lost at work to mounting medical bills, the injured party can find themselves in an increasingly... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?

  

  A serious injury can create a huge financial burden. From time lost at work to mounting medical bills, the injured party can find themselves in an increasingly... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Your Passengers Are a Distracted Driving Risk

  

  Many teens are afflicted with the dangerous notion that they are invincible. In other words, they just don’t think (insert dangerous behavior here) will result... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Why You’re Less Likely To Die In a Car Accident These Days

  

  While we live in an era of intense concern over the dangers of distracted driving, the overall picture of traffic safety is looking bright. Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Evidence Gathering Tools Used By Injury Attorneys

  

  No matter what kind of personal injury case you have, when you hire an attorney it’s their duty to gather evidence that will support your claim during what is... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL

• What is Bad Faith in Insurance?

  

  When you are involved in a personal injury case, the insurance company has an obligation to settle your case in a prompt and fair manner. Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2014 BUSINESS, LEGAL