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The Most Common Causes of Truck Accidents Large commercial truck accidents are, unfortunately, a common occurrence on U.S. roadways. And, contrary to popular belief, the majority of accidents involving large trucks happen on rural or local roads. When smaller passenger vehicles collide with large trucks, vehicle occupants often sustain significant injuries, or even fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, […]

Stay Alert: Falling Cargo Poses Risks to Everyone on the Road Imagine the eerie feeling of traveling down the highway when, all of a sudden, a large semi-trailer truck is rapidly approaching in the next lane. You may hold your breath as the semi passes your vehicle with little room to spare, clinching the wheel and hoping for the best. Large commercial trucks play an essential […]

That Tractor-Trailer May Be Closer Than It Appears You check your side-view mirror and see a tractor-trailer truck appear behind you out of nowhere. Watching this truck approach at a high speed gives urgency to the warning that “objects in mirror are closer than they appear.” The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that passenger vehicle occupants account for most deaths in crashes […]

Lifestyle Incentive Programs Benefit Employers and Employees Competition in the global marketplace of the 21st century is increasingly aggressive. In a world where gaining the slightest advantage can mean everything, productivity is of utmost importance. For employers aiming to increase productivity, changes must start with their employees. Pay raises and holiday parties are no longer the only means of improving employee morale […]

Who Hit Who? Putting Together the Puzzle Pieces of an Auto Accident In the aftermath of a collision, it is not always easy to determine which driver initiated the impact, ultimately causing the accident. In some cases, traffic or surveillance cameras in the vicinity may have captured the accident. As such, an injured party may have undisputed video evidence that establishes who contributed to causing the crash. […]

How Long After Car Accident Can You Claim Injury? If you’re in a car accident in New York, how long do you have after it to claim injury? That’s an excellent question to ask the law offices of Ivan M. Diamond. If you want to bring a legal claim for personal injury against an at-fault driver contact a car accident attorney and schedule a […]

Understanding “Never Events” in Medical Malpractice Cases When you put your care in the hands of a medical provider, you expect to receive high-quality treatment. Unfortunately, medical errors happen. Some are understandable slip-ups. But others, known as “never events,” should never, ever happen. In this blog post, we discuss “never events” and how an experienced Bronx medical malpractice attorney can help victims […]

Drowsy Driving Accidents Whether because they didn’t get enough sleep the night before, took allergy medication, or are up earlier than usual, most Americans have driven while drowsy at some point in their lives. Feeling sleepy while behind the wheel is both uncomfortable and dangerous, and it can lead to tragic accidents. Statistics The Centers for Disease Control […]

How Faking Logbooks Can Lead to Trucking Accidents Commercial truck drivers are subject to federal Hours of Service (HOS) regulations, promulgated by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The purpose of the HOS regulations is to prevent truck drivers from working long hours, subjecting themselves to drowsiness and other potentially dangerous physiological conditions that could lead to serious accidents. While most truckers are honest, […]