Truck driver fatigue is a serious safety concern on our nation’s roads. To combat truck driver fatigue, truck drivers are allowed to drive for a maximum of 11 hours per day and must take a mandatory 30-minute break after 8 hours of driving. The FMCSA sets and enforces these rules and regulations, and truck drivers are obligated to follow them. Unfortunately, this does…
Researchers have known for decades that women are more likely to suffer an injury or die in car accidents. Of the 40,000 Americans that die every year in automobile accidents, a disproportionate number will be women. While men are more likely to cause car accidents, women are more likely to suffer the severity of the injuries. In fact, women are more than 17…
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an estimated 20,160 people died in car accidents across the United States in the first half of 2021. These fatalities mark a five-year high and have many safety officials concerned. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called this “a crisis” and warned that we “should not accept these fatalities as a part of everyday life in America.” …
May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. As the second to last month of Spring, typically we see warmer temperatures, and sunnier days. And in Colorado, a state known for its natural beauty and dramatic landscapes cherished by motorcycle enthusiasts, that means we can expect to see an increase in the number of motorcyclists on the road. Motorcyclists love Colorado, and that’s especially…
