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Inadequate Protection For Victims of Bus Accidents Bad crashes happen everyday, all over the country.  You can’t predict where the next big crash will happen or who the victims will be.  People who pay to be passengers on buses expect the drivers of those buses to be safe drivers.  They expect the bus companies to…

Back in 2009, modern transportation underwent a major shift thanks to a ride-sharing system called Uber. With other companies like Lyft joining the scene, the tide of urban traffic shifted from a time where independent drivers fended for themselves or used taxis to more than 8 million people who now use app-based ride-sharing services. Now,…

A controversial proposal has pitted trucking industry leaders against each other. While the trucking industry is motivated to engage in preventative measures to save lives from crashes caused by speeding semi-trucks, the proposed measures seek to enforce regulations on only a small, select group of semi trucks. 740 Deaths a Year on Average Due to…

Public service announcements regularly inform us of the statistics around accidents caused by distracted driving. Television and radio news routinely include a tragic story about victims of crashes. Even car commercials incorporate subtext about the dangers of distracted driving. Despite the devastating consequences of distracted driving, these accidents continue to multiply, possibly because we have…

Autumn means back-to-school season, and with that comes a heightened responsibility while driving. The increased number of people on the road includes pedestrians, bicyclists, and school buses, all of which require special consideration from other vehicles, especially during heavy traffic. The importance of safe driving was underlined for us recently when we learned about the…

In today’s heated political climate, it’s not unusual for matters of local and even individual justice to suffer. However, a recent truck accident case handled by the attorney team at Fried Goldberg proved that when it comes to Alabama’s court system, justice remains steadfastly blind. The case concerned a 2013 trucking accident that took place…

There’s something about summertime that brings with it the longing to get outside, head down the highway and explore. It’s the perfect time to embark on a roadtrip with the family. While preparing, it’s important to remember that summertime road trips also mean summertime heat. Of course, the heat isn’t bad when you can roll…

With climate change becoming a more pressing issue every day, the federal government has issued a new set of standards for the trucking industry. These new standards will not only affect all new trucks built in the future, but will also require modifications to existing trucks to be completed over the next ten years. New…

When you or someone you love has been involved in a vehicle accident on the highway, the aftermath can be very disorienting. In the midst of fielding calls from your insurance company, assessing the damage to your vehicle and, of course, recovering from the physical and mental trauma inflicted by the accident, you may find…

You’ve seen the stickers while driving down the highway. Affixed to the back door of a tractor-trailer truck, a reflective diamond reads in large print: “How’s My Driving?” It’s a nice thought that professional truck drivers and their management companies would offer other motorists the chance to give feedback on their performance behind the wheel.…