FMCSA Cancels Emergency HOS Waiver – Finally
In March of 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued an emergency hours-of-service waiver. This waiver followed the national emergency declared by President Trump due to COVID-19. In the last two years that the waiver was introduced, it was modified or extended over 10 times. This year, the agency decided to quietly let…
Read MoreWhy Am I Named in a Lawsuit When I Didn’t Cause the Accident?
When you are involved in an accident that causes injuries, it’s important to discover who the liable party is. Otherwise, you might find yourself receiving a complaint for a lawsuit in the mail. Your first thought is probably, “Why am I getting sued for a car accident I didn’t cause?” One of the points of…
Read MoreHow Can Price, Petho & Associates Help if My Car Is Damaged in a Crash?
One of our first priorities in handling your case is to make sure that your property damage claim is handled properly and as quickly as possible. We know that getting replacement transportation is important so that you may be able to receive both the medical care you need as well as being able to return…
Read MoreWhat Is an Anoxic Brain Injury?
It’s very easy for a car accident to cause a brain injury. All your head has to do is hit the steering wheel or any other object for your brain to suffer trauma. However, there is also a type of brain injury that happens even when your head hasn’t experienced an external blow. That injury…
Read MoreHemoptysis After a Car Accident
One of the scariest things that can happen to a person is coughing up blood. It is one of the most obvious signs that something is wrong in the body. What’s even scarier is that you may not know why it’s happening. Hemoptysis is a condition where you cough up blood from the trachea or…
Read MoreWhat Are Wireless Backup Cameras for Commercial Trucks?
Of all the pieces of technology designed to make driving safer, the backup camera might be the “best” one. Not only does it help drivers maneuver in tight spaces, but it keeps other people safe, too. And unlike tech such as lane assist, backup cameras aren’t always running; they only come on when you’re in…
Read MoreWhy Are Intersections So Deadly for Bicyclists?
As the weather gets warmer, more people gravitate towards outdoor activities, like walking, running, and riding bikes. However, no matter what kind of activity is happening, people still need to exercise caution when they are near roads on which cars travel, whether those roads are busy or not. The National Highway Travel Safety Administration (NHTSA)…
Read MoreWhat Is a Workers’ Compensation Settlement?
When you have been injured at work, it is important to consider every possible outcome. Your injuries may be so severe you may need to take early retirement from your chosen career. You may even have to consider the possibility that you may not be able to work again at all for the rest of…
Read MoreThe Long-Term Effects of 3 Common Childhood Injuries
It is no secret that children get hurt—and quite often at that. Playing on a playground, swimming in a pool, or participating in sports are some of the most common ways injuries can happen. What most people do not realize is that while those wounds may heal, the original injury can still lead to further…
Read MoreI Was Hit by a Delivery Truck in Charlotte. What Are My Rights?
With online shopping becoming more the norm, there seem to be more delivery trucks on the road, which means there is greater potential for more accidents. Truck drivers working for companies such as Amazon, UPS and FedEx often face tight delivery schedules and often resort to unsafe driving practices to meet a deadline. These trucks…
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