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It is no secret that distracted driving leads to many car accidents. With the constant use of cellphones and other technology, many drivers are less focused on the road when driving, putting everyone in danger. One of the most common offenses is texting while driving. Several states have laws prohibiting texting and driving, but that […]

Federal and state highway safety enforcement have placed a deadline for December 2017 to have every truck in the nation equipped with electronic logs. Although the law will permit the trucks to remain on the highways until April 2018, those found without the devices will be heavily fined. Opponents say the requirements cause an undue […]

Every year, new cars are introduced to the market with new features that promise to reduce accidents. According to car accident statistics collected since the 1920s when motor vehicles first became accessible to the general population, the number of traffic fatalities per miles traveled has substantially decreased over time. From 1979 to 2015, the number […]

The federal government predicts that an auto accident-free America is a possibility within the next thirty years. With the introduction of accident-avoidance technology and other self-driving features, automakers are hoping to make car accidents caused by human error a thing of the past. Not only would a car accident-free country save nearly $190 billion in […]

The cooler temperatures and the changing color of the leaves are sure signs that Halloween is near. Ghosts, goblins, witches, and skeletons will soon be trick or treating through neighborhoods in search of candy and treats. While Halloween will be a fun experience for most people, serious and sometimes fatal injuries can occur as children, […]

When an individual is not fully rested, they cannot perform tasks at an optimal level. This is true of all tasks that require concentration, attention, and motor skills, like driving, studying, and performing one ’s job duties. In fields like construction where workers use heavy machinery, reduced motor skills due to sleep deprivation can cause […]

Safety experts at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) are lobbying the National Highway Safety Transportation Administration (NHTSA) to change the rules for truck trailer rear guard protective devices. The current rules were first implemented in 1998. At that time, some trucking companies were voluntarily adding protective rear guards to their truck trailers. Prior […]

Most people are aware of what to do after a car accident: call the police, call your insurance, and try to locate a witness who can testify on your behalf. The lawyers at DiTomaso Law also want you to memorize what to do in case of a slip and fall accident. The first rule of […]

There are many laws in place at the state and federal level that protect workers from discrimination. Should a worker come forward to file a complaint of discrimination against their employer, employers are prohibited from retaliation against that person. Retaliation is defined as an adverse employment action and includes not just termination or firing, but […]

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that there are almost six million car accidents every year. One third of these are multi-vehicle accidents, also known as multi-car pileups – a very dangerous and expensive type of accident. When multiple vehicles collide with each other from different angles, the resulting damage is usually severe […]