Tyler Fleck

Railroad crossings are notoriously dangerous for many reasons. The main one is physics, but crossings are risky because making them safe costs money that railroads don’t want to spend. They deny responsibility for incidents involving their trains that travel on tracks they own. A fully loaded freight train may weigh 18,000 tons. If one crashes …

Autonomous vehicles have been discussed for years, but they’re still unavailable. But given advances in hardware, software, and the number of transportation-related industries’ desire to get rid of drivers, it’s just a matter of time before the truck next to you is driven by a computer. Given commercial trucks’ size (up to 80,000 pounds) and …

Americans are apparently more likely to injure and seriously hurt each other while driving. We seem to have a real knack for carnage while driving our vehicles. In 2020, for every 100,000 Americans, there were 11.4 killed in traffic accidents, according to an opinion piece published by Bloomberg. That compares to: Unlike most developed nations, …

We represent people injured in vehicle accidents. Sometimes another party is entirely at fault. Sometimes our client is partially to blame. You can share responsibility and recover from an insurance company, but you want to avoid mistakes to keep yourself, passengers, and others safe. Drivers need to handle the challenges winter presents. Prepare Your Vehicle …

Federal prosecutors are investigating possible fraud charges against the company for exaggerating the abilities of its Autopilot feature, which allows the vehicle to partially drive itself. These claims may have resulted in drivers not paying attention to what was happening before an accident. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) started the probe last year after …

Wearing a motorcycle helmet is optional for most motorcyclists in Kentucky. It’s mandatory if you want the greatest chances of riding home alive at the end of the day. One 66-year-old Florida attorney famous for changing state law to allow helmetless riders rode without one himself, and it probably cost him his life. He and …

The trucking industry faces many challenges, including the fact that most long-haul commercial truck drivers don’t stay on the job very long. Because of this turnover, many companies rely on inexperienced drivers and those with poor driving records. Amazon relies on trucking companies that bend the rules and are less safe than the industry average. …

Is making trips longer worth saving lives? The Mayor of the District of Columbia thinks so. In September, Muriel E. Bowser announced the speed limits on some of the city’s major streets will go from 30 to 25 miles per hour. The goal is to reduce the number of severe vehicle crashes as well as …

Most commercial truck drivers go out of their way to avoid accidents, but others can be careless or aggressive, posing a risk to everyone else on the road. If you can do so safely, reporting this driver may result in the police getting involved and preventing an accident before it happens. If the employer receives …

Large trucks make our lives possible because they transport what we need and want, but commercial truck accidents take lives too. In 2019, 5,244 people nationwide were killed in accidents involving large trucks and buses, according to the federal Department of Transportation. Another 182,000 people were injured. Why Do Commercial Trucks Crash? What’s causing all …

The point of a personal injury case is to provide you compensation for an injury you suffered because of another party’s negligence or intentional acts. Your case can be based on how the accident made it worse. When defending their insured, insurance companies may try to confuse the issue by claiming you’re no less healthy …

Fall is the time of year with the highest risk of hitting a deer while driving. They might cause anything from minor damage to totaling your vehicle and causing a fatality. It all depends on the circumstances. Whether insurance covers the damage depends on what type of coverage you purchased. What are My Chances of …

You’ve seen ads on television and social media about lawsuits concerning Camp LeJeune. Camp LeJeune spam may fill your email inbox. What’s all the fuss about? It’s not so much the base. It’s that for decades the camp’s water supply was contaminated, and those injured by it may receive compensation. What is Camp LeJeune? Camp …

There’s a risk of fires during a vehicle accident. It can be caused when a gas tank ruptures or a gas line breaks and spray gas on a hot engine. Batteries in electric vehicles can cause fires too. A vehicle fire could also occur without an accident if there’s a serious safety defect. Severe burns …

You drive through these kinds of intersections maybe every day. They could be in residential areas that border commercial ones. It’s part of a busy street with churches and schools, and fast traffic fills the street. If you’re in a vehicle, you want to get through as quickly as possible to reach your destination. If …

Road rage can affect nearly anyone, whether you’re the one acting erratically or you were sideswiped into a ditch by an out-of-control driver. More enraged drivers aren’t content with giving someone the finger, swearing, or tailgating someone. They’ll start shooting. How Big a Problem is Road Rage? Last year was the worst ever recorded for …

Driving while impaired is never a good idea. That impairment can be caused by drinking alcohol or using legal or illegal drugs, or a combination. Being behind the wheel while a substance affects you mentally and or physically is dangerous, no matter the cause. While how alcohol impacts your driving has been known for a …

Motorcycles allow riders an unmatched sense of freedom when they ride. They’re also far more dangerous than motor vehicles because they lack the physical protection of a car or truck. Understanding the dangers of motorcycling will allow you to prevent an accident the next time you’re on the road. How Big a Problem is This? …