Drivers for UPS know that there is great value in avoiding traffic crashes. Clearly, public safety is at the heart of this matter, as they seek to keep others out of the hospital by eliminating dangerous accidents. There is also the financial side, though, since even...
Commercial Vehicle Accidents
The online shopping surge and commercial drivers
It's no secret that there has been a recent surge in online shopping. It's easier than ever to shop from your phone, and with many companies offering faster and faster shipping, it may even be quicker than finding time in your busy schedule to drive to the store.For...
Know the reasons why school bus accidents occur
Buses can be a convenient way of getting your kids to school, but they can also be very dangerous. School bus accidents are relatively rare compared to other traffic incidents, but they do happen, especially under certain conditions.Sometimes drivers become distracted...
There are a lot of new Amazon drivers on the roads
Amazon's online sales have soared in recent months. They're shipping out an incredible amount of products, and the demand just seems to keep rising. To keep up with it, they have started hiring new workers.In March, they added 100,000 new workers. About a month later,...
Commercial vehicle accidents on the upswing in 2017
Buses and large trucks are a common sight on Louisiana roads. However, if not handled with care, they can cause fatal accidents.According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, in 2017 4,889 buses and large trucks were involved in deadly motor vehicle...
What is common carrier liability?
All drivers owe a duty of care and caution to those they share the roadways with and a negligent driver who does not exercise due care for the safety of others may be liable to the victims they harm.However, common carriers are held to an even higher standard of care...
Who is liable for a bus crash?
Victims of a commercial vehicle accident, such as a bus crash, may have many questions as they face an uncertain future because of an unexpected bus accident and the injuries they have suffered. As a result, injured victims should ensure they have all their questions...
Why are there stricter regulations for commercial vehicles?
On roadways today there can be multiple lanes of traffic carrying hundreds, if not thousands, of vehicles. We all share and use this space. Because of this, safety is paramount - anytime an injury or a car fatality can be avoided this is top priority. This is a big...
Uber and Lyft drivers in Baton Rouge relatively unregulated
Historically, cities and states have imposed regulations on those who transport others for a fee, like taxi drivers. One of the reasons for these regulations is to protect the safety of the public who entrust their lives and their health to these drivers.However,...
Would telematics make commercial drivers safer?
If one thinks about it, there are many people in Louisiana who drive a variety of vehicles for a living. In addition to semitruck drivers and drivers of buses, people use all kinds of vehicles to conduct business. Sometimes, commercial drivers even use their own...