With a shortage of drivers in the trucking industry, most states have lowered the age requirement for a commercial driver’s license (CDL) from 21 to 18. Some states even allow 16-year-olds to obtain a CDL. However, these state limits only apply to commercial trucking within state boundaries. To operate many […]
Whether you’re in a minor fender bender or you have serious injuries, consulting with a Florida car accident lawyer is typically a good idea. Even if you don’t pursue the assistance of an attorney, a consultation could help you understand your options. Some accidents, however, have extra laws or liability […]
Fatal crashes involving emergency vehicles have increased dramatically over the past several years according to statistics released by the National Safety Council. The vast majority of people killed in those accidents were either pedestrians or occupants of other vehicles, while the drivers and passengers in the emergency vehicles remained relatively […]
As the coronavirus crisis continues, concerns grow for vulnerable people within our communities—especially nursing home residents. According to a recent USA Today article, over 16,000 nursing home residents and staff in the United States have died due to complications from coronavirus. “More needs to be done. The number of deaths […]
Auto Facts & Driving FAQs Most people understand that speeding and distractions can cause car accidents. However, there are many unknown circumstances that put drivers at risk every day. By understanding certain facts about driving, you can decrease your risk of injury. Read on for answers to some of the […]
Hospitals and nursing homes are selfishly seeking protection from civil and criminal lawsuits as the coronavirus spreads across the country. Sadly, they are succeeding. And, these facilities are not small hospitals or nursing homes, they represent some of the largest conglomerates, highly profitable, in the nation. Governors in six states […]
In the classic song “Summertime Blues,” a teen complains about the tremendous problems of working too much and not being able to drive a car. Anybody who understands the dangers faced by teen drivers during the summer might think that teens should be celebrating rather than singing the blues. During […]
When the clock strikes 7 p.m., cheering, clapping and virtual high-fiving erupts on streets and sidewalks across the country in honor of those fighting – and supporting the fight against – the coronavirus. Doctors and nurses. Grocery-store clerks, stockers and suppliers. Delivery drivers. They and other “essential” employees have been […]
Reports from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that severe traffic accidents increase during the summer months. We all know that people tend to take more vacations during the summer, so that seems like the obvious cause for the increase in accidents and fatalities. But it is far from […]
Long before Covid-19 ravaged nursing homes, the long-term care industry had an infection control problem. On March 4, 2020 in response to the coronavirus, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it was postponing its routine inspections of nursing homes so it could focus solely on issues […]
