Employers want to do everything they can to reduce the odds that an employee will get in a car accident on the job. One thing they can focus on is reducing employee fatigue, as reports show that tired workers are more likely to be involved in accidents.For instance,...
Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Vicarious liability and workplace car accidents
On Behalf of Carter Law Offices, P.C. | Jun 29, 2018 | Commercial Vehicle Accidents
If you have been involved in a car accident at work, one thing you need to know about is the vicarious liability principle. Under it, your employer may be liable, whether or not you were negligent, if you got hurt in the crash.The main reasons that courts turn to the...
Commercial vehicle accidents: Correcting myths about seat belts
On Behalf of Carter Law Offices, P.C. | May 21, 2018 | Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Seat belts are a relatively new phenomenon in road safety. Although invented in the late 1800s, lawmakers in America did not require them in cars until 1966. Even after this, it was not until the mid-1990s that drivers and passengers were required by law to use...
Safely sharing Iowa roads with large commercial vehicles
On Behalf of Carter Law Offices, P.C. | Apr 23, 2018 | Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Semis and other large commercial vehicles seem to be everywhere. While the public appreciates the valuable services these vehicles provide, it is sometimes scary to share the road with these massive vehicles. This is particularly the case when you think about how many...
Your options when a commercial vehicle insurer refuses to pay
On Behalf of Carter Law Offices, P.C. | Apr 7, 2018 | Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Commercial vehicles fill Iowa's roadways at all times of the day or night. They are unavoidable in most cases, even if you drive during lulls in traffic. These large automobiles can result in significant property damage and personal injury if a commercial vehicle...
The link between sleep apnea and commercial vehicle accidents
On Behalf of Carter Law Offices, P.C. | Feb 27, 2018 | Commercial Vehicle Accidents
We think most people would agree that no one should suffer discrimination because of a health condition. However, sometimes an existing health condition may threaten the safety of other citizens. Sleep apnea is one such condition and when people who drive for a living...
Benefits a lawyer brings to commercial vehicle accident cases
On Behalf of Carter Law Offices, P.C. | Jan 15, 2018 | Commercial Vehicle Accidents
A commercial vehicle accident is devastating in many ways. The loss of valuable personal property is a concern, of course, but the physical injuries a victim may suffer are even more catastrophic. Commercial vehicles typically weigh much more than ordinary cars and...
Don’t let businesses get away with hiring unsafe drivers
On Behalf of Carter Law Offices, P.C. | Dec 15, 2017 | Commercial Vehicle Accidents
A commercial vehicle accident can range from a fender bender up to a fatal crash, depending on the circumstances of the crash. There isn't any reason for business owners to hire drivers who can't drive in a safe manner when they are in company vehicles. When you are...
Explanation of liability in a commercial vehicle accident
On Behalf of Carter Law Offices, P.C. | Dec 8, 2017 | Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Driving on the roads of Iowa is dangerous. With dozens of cars surrounding you at any given time it can be frustrating navigating the roads. Add in the large amount of commercial vehicles on the roads, including trucks, and driving can be overwhelming to say the...
What should I do if I’m in a commercial vehicle accident?
On Behalf of Carter Law Offices, P.C. | Nov 21, 2017 | Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Responsibilities at work can range from minor to major. When you add in a company car, your responsibilities can become very stressful. Driving a vehicle that belongs to your employer takes a lot of focus and ability. You will likely be more stressed when you're...
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