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How Rolling Back Regulations Could Cause More Jonesboro Truck Accidents
Categories: PostsThe trucking industry is a heavily regulated industry because it needs to be. Commercial trucks could cause devastating accidents if drives are not experienced or if they do negligent and unsafe things such as driving when they are too tired. While car accident fatality rates have been falling, a New York Times op-ed warned about a 17…
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Used Cars with Active Recalls Present Hidden Dangers
Categories: PostsLast year, there were more used cars sold than new cars sold. According to the New York Times, around 38 million used cars were sold over the course of the year. A good number of these used cars which were sold, unfortunately, were originally manufactured during years when there were record high numbers of auto…
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The E-Log Mandate and the Prevention of Jonesboro Truck Accidents
Categories: PostsTruck drivers deserve a safe working environment, and motorists deserve a safe place to drive. Unfortunately, sometimes truckers and drivers do not get what they deserve. There are situations where truckers end up having to drive for many hours in a day. Sometimes truckers remain behind the wheel longer than is safe, particularly considering they…
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Passenger Distractions Can Cause Passenger Injuries & Fatalities
Categories: PostsDrivers have a responsibility to passengers to stay safe and avoid unnecessary risks. A big part of this important responsibility involves drivers not letting passengers they are transporting cause a distraction. This can be hard sometimes for parents with kids in the car or for teens with friends in the car. But when parents do focus on…
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Jonesboro Drivers Can Help Reduce Truck Accidents
Categories: PostsTruck drivers are responsible for many of the truck accidents which occur. Truckers may drive when fatigued, fail to follow best practices for safety, speed, and make many other mistakes which result in motor vehicle accidents occurring. When truckers cause accidents, they- and their employers- can be held accountable for losses. Victims can pursue truck…
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Jonesboro Police Officer, Suspect Injured In Patrol Car Crash
Categories: PostsIn a recent crash, a Jonesboro police officer was trapped inside his overturned vehicle while a suspect was ejected out the back window. Arkansas Online reported on the crash, which took place Thursday, August 18 just after 5 p.m. Officer Justin Thompson was transporting suspect Logan Younger to the Craighead County jail in the…
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Jonesboro Head-on Crashes Often Result in Fatalities
Categories: PostsHead-on crashes are among the most serious car accidents which occur on the roads. This type of crash is disproportionately deadly because of the added momentum which occurs when two cars strike each other directly. Just recently, WREG reported on a head-on accident which resulted in a fatality. The deadly accident happened on Parker Road in…
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Drivers Must Pay Attention to Stop Jonesboro Motorcycle Accidents
Categories: PostsAn Arkansas motorcycle rider is fighting for his life after a serious accident. According to Arkansas Matters, the victim of the motorcycle accident is a father of three with another child on the way. He was riding his motorcycle home when a minivan sped up to make a left turn. The minivan allegedly ran directly…
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Arkansas Construction Zone Accident Involving Semi Truck Injures Motorist
Categories: Legal ArticlesA recent accident involving a tractor-trailer and a pickup truck in Texarkana left the driver of the pickup truck with significant injuries. As reported by the Texarkana Gazette, the accident happened when a pickup truck and a semi truck approached a one-lane traffic construction zone on Interstate 30. The driver of the Ford pickup truck…
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Rear-End Accident Injures Arkansas School Students
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