When people get into truck accidents, it is not only the truck drivers themselves who may be held responsible. In many cases, the truck brokers that manage and oversee the drivers may also be considered legally liable for any accidents that occur. Here is what you need to know about truck broker liability if you [...]
In a complaint recently filed by B. Keith Williams of Lannom & Williams, PLLC, the two daughters of Donna Martin have sued Wilson County, TN, for the wrongful death of their mother. The complaint arises from an ambulance accident that severely injured their mother, leaving her with injuries that would ultimately prove fatal. The plaintiffs [...]
A Southwest Airlines plane nearly collided into a private jet at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) on the morning of February 25, according to a report by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The incident occurred on the runway as the passenger plane attempted to land but had to abort and perform a go-around to avert [...]
Thankfully, there were no fatalities when a Delta Connection Bombardier CL-600-2D24 Regional Jet CRJ-900LR, flight EDV4819 operated by Endeavor Air, crashed in Toronto and came to rest inverted. The crash, which occurred on Monday, February 17, resulted not only in some serious injuries, but also led to passengers and flight crew to be exposed to [...]
If you own a motor vehicle of any type, be it a car, truck, motorcycle, or anything else, you probably already know that you are supposed to get periodic maintenance on your vehicle. However, many people put off regular maintenance due to time, cost, or other factors, despite the importance of ensuring their vehicle is [...]
One of the most common causes of aviation accidents is pilot error, meaning that it is the result of mistakes made by the person in the cockpit. All too often, these kinds of accidents might have been prevented if only the pilot had made better decisions or made the right call in an emergency. Here [...]
Aggressive driving is a major problem that has resulted in more than 12,000 accidents over a seven year period, with more than 200 people dying in so-called “road rage” killings. Sadly, most of these accidents could have been prevented if only the aggressive drivers involved could have kept calm. But what exactly is aggressive driving, [...]
“Negligent supervision” is the formal term for when a caretaker who is responsible for the safety and well-being of another person fails to take appropriate care of them. Typically, although not always, this means someone like a babysitter, nanny, or teacher failing to keep children from getting injured or sick due to foreseeable sources of [...]
According to the NHTSA, the incidence of drunk driving during the month of December has increased gradually over the past fifteen years. In fact, more than a thousand people died from drunk driving accidents during the one month alone in 2022, the most recent year for which data is available. This is a reminder of [...]
With the holiday season now underway, many people are busy traveling to spend their time with family and friends. Unfortunately, travel during the holidays is unusually perilous, with rates of auto accidents tending to go up significantly around this time of the year. Here are five holiday dangers you should be careful about, which can [...]
