When a passenger vehicle and a commercial truck collide, the results are often catastrophic. Small passenger vehicles are no match for large, heavy trucks. Unfortunately, spinal injuries, paralysis, and death are far too common in truck accidents. If you suffer injuries or a loved one dies in a truck accident, contact an experienced and reputable personal injury … [Read more...]
Turn Left Safely
Making a left-hand turn is one of the most dangerous maneuvers drivers make. Failure to turn left properly may result in a crash. Crashes cause injuries. Meanwhile, these injuries may require the assistance of a personal injury attorney to ensure the injured person’s right are protected. Merdes Law Office, P.C., wants you to avoid car crashes all together. PREPARE TO DRIVE … [Read more...]
Construction Site Injuries And Accidents
Roughly 10% of all workplace injuries occur on construction sites. Due to the nature of the work, accidents are going to happen. It is important to be aware of common accidents, and alert while in a construction site. Typical Work Site Injuries Some injuries are more common than others. The most common work site injuries include: Fractures;Burns, cuts, and … [Read more...]
The Dangers Of An Unsecured Load On Alaskan Roadways
It is critical for drivers operating motor vehicles to adhere to basic safety precautions. Properly securing cargo loads is the responsibility of all drivers, commercial or private. An unsecured load can fall off and hit traffic behind the vehicle, causing damage, injury and, in the worst incidents, death. THE RESPONSIBILITY OF A DRIVER CARRYING A … [Read more...]
Seat Belts Save Lives – They Are Not Optional for Children or Adults
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death among ages 1 – 54 in the United States. Seat belt use, the CDC reports, “is one of the most effective ways to save lives and reduce injuries in crashes.” Wearing a seat belt and, for children, proper use of age and size appropriate car seats and booster seats, … [Read more...]
Bicyclists Belong On Alaskan Roads
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 1,000 bicyclists died and over 450,000 people suffered bicycle-related injuries in the United States in 2015. WATCH FOR CYCLISTS These are steps an Alaskan driver can take to reduce the likelihood of killing someone on a bike: Stay alert, constantly scan the roadway, including the shoulder, looking … [Read more...]
