Many view the largest danger of drowsiness as yawns or heavy eyes. For motorists, however, drowsiness poses a substantial danger. Due to its potential for causing serious or fatal crashes, drivers should understand the impact of drowsiness on operating a motor...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
How can burnout affect truck drivers’ mental health?
Mental health issues affect a large percentage of the American workforce, but few occupations lend themselves to stress and other issues more than trucking. FleetOwner notes that one major mental health issue, known as burnout, can affect a large percentage of those...
What happens if your frontal lobe gets damaged?
Head injury in any form can cause unpleasant side effects for the victim. Depending on the area of the brain that ends up harmed, it can cause different experiences for people, too. What happens when the frontal lobe gets injured? What impacts do victims experience?...
What makes a truck accident catastrophic?
A crash of any kind can lead to any number of outcomes. However, one involving a semi-truck often leads to severe consequences. Across Illinois and the country, truckers traverse roadways to transport goods. While they operate within specific parameters to protect...
Why you should take a social media break after a car accident
After a traumatic event like a car crash, your first reaction might be to share your experience on social media. You might feel the need to vent about your ordeal, receive emotional support or simply reassure your friends that you are all right. Oversharing on social...
When should you worry about seat belt bruising?
The seat belts in your car are some of its more effective safety features. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than half of those who died in traffic accidents in 2020 were not wearing seat belts. Therefore, every time you...
Can semi-trucks jackknife during the summer?
If you have ever witnessed a jackknifing semi-truck, you undoubtedly know how scary this type of accident can be. After all, when the truck's trailer passes its cab, the vehicle takes up even more space on the road. If you are not paying attention and following at a...
A look at driving hour limits for truckers
At all hours of the day or night, trucking traffic in Chicago remains at a high level. Several laws and regulations require trucking companies to follow certain guidelines to ensure the safety of everyone. With drowsy driving posing a serious threat, occupational...
Drivers need to recognize distracted driving risks
Behind the wheel, it is critical to pay attention and you should avoid any behaviors that could interfere with your driving abilities. Even if you recognize the dangers associated with texting and driving, there are other distractions that could lead to a crash....
Trucking accident statistics indicate causes for concern
Truck accidents present a significant danger to occupants of other vehicles in the Chicago area. With the city being a hub of so much commerce, many semi trucks come in and out of the region on a daily basis. While most trucking runs are of course uneventful, a...
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