New entry-level training and commercial driver rules could reduce truck crashes
Entry-level truck drivers with commercial licensing requirements will face significant changes to training rules and regulations in 2020.New Commercial Driver RulesAccording to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA), new rules will soon apply to entry-level commercial truck drivers.On February 7, 2020, new national training standards will apply to all entry-level driver applicants seeking a...
New entry-level training and commercial driver rules could reduce truck crashes Continue reading…Family of man crushed by street sweeper settles wrongful death lawsuit
This post originally appeared on Coluccio-Law.com, and is reposted here with permission. The family of a pedestrian who was run over by a street sweeper have settled their wrongful death lawsuit against the companies that owned and operated the heavy equipment. In February 2018, the victim, Mr. Alexandru Culai, was struck and killed by a...
Family of man crushed by street sweeper settles wrongful death lawsuit Continue reading…Increasing speed limits will make highways more dangerous
Michigan’s 75 MPH speed limit has made its highways more dangerous, according to a new study. The state raised speed limits by 5 mph - from 70 mph to 75 mph - on many of its rural highways in 2017. In 2018, crashes on those roads went up an astonishingly 17.2 percent, compared to just...
Increasing speed limits will make highways more dangerous Continue reading…Family of man crushed in street sweeper accident settles wrongful death case
The family of a pedestrian who was run over by in a street sweeper accident have settled their wrongful death lawsuit against the companies that owned and operated the heavy equipment. In February 2018, the victim, Mr. Alexandru Culai, was struck and killed by a street sweeper on 120th Avenue NE in Bellevue, Washington. With...
Family of man crushed in street sweeper accident settles wrongful death case Continue reading…Back to Driver’s Ed: 6 things you forgot about driving in the rain
Continuing our Back to Driver's Ed series on the most common driver errors that cause crashes, I am here to remind you that driving in the rain increases the odds of a car crash. Weather-related vehicle accidents kill more people annually than large-scale weather disasters. Chris Dolce, The Weather Channel At Coluccio Law, we don't...
Back to Driver’s Ed: 6 things you forgot about driving in the rain Continue reading…3 important tips for safe driving during the holidays
It is anticipated that more than 104 million holiday travelers will drive to their destinations this holiday season. The National Safety Council estimates that 115 people may be killed and 13,100 seriously injured on roadways between 6 p.m. on December 24, and 11:59 p.m. on December 25. Estimates for New Year's Eve and New Year's...
3 important tips for safe driving during the holidays Continue reading…What the law says about big rigs parking on the road shoulder
I was recently asked about the laws governing truck parking along the highway. Last month an Oregon man died after crashing into a semi truck parked on the shoulder of OR Highway 201. There was a similar crash the month before, involving a mail truck and a parked big rig. The law about parking big...
What the law says about big rigs parking on the road shoulder Continue reading…Back to Driver’s Ed: Preventing drunk driving crashes
I am continuing my series of blogs about the most common causes of car crashes. You will notice that I don't refer to predictable, preventable drunk driving crashes as "car accidents." Crashes caused by drunk driving are not "accidents": they are entirely preventable. Drinking impairs your senses (vision and hearing) and results in decreased muscle...
Back to Driver’s Ed: Preventing drunk driving crashes Continue reading…Back to Driver’s Ed: Speed increases odds of a fatal crash
I have previously written about the number 1 cause of preventable car crashes – distracted driving. Now, I would like to share some thoughts and comments about what is considered the second leading cause – speeding. At Coluccio Law, we don't call predictable, preventable crashes "car accidents." Most crashes caused by speeding are preventable. Speed...
Back to Driver’s Ed: Speed increases odds of a fatal crash Continue reading…The hidden value in hiring an experienced truck crash attorney (immediately)
I've been a plaintiff's lawyer for more than 30 years, so of course I believe that hiring a lawyer is usually the right move for victims of trucking and automobile crashes. But aside from my (admittedly biased) perspective, there is actually a very good reason for hiring an experienced Seattle Truck Accident Lawyer as soon...
The hidden value in hiring an experienced truck crash attorney (immediately) Continue reading…Back to Driver’s Ed: Distraction causes Car Crashes
Not all car crashes ruin peoples' lives. But most crashes are inconvenient, expensive - and entirely preventable. Somehow, we have come to accept that because crashes are very common, they are inevitable. Most are not. Over the course of the next several weeks, I'm going to review the most common causes of car crashes and...
Back to Driver’s Ed: Distraction causes Car Crashes Continue reading…3 things you can do to avoid a Thanksgiving car crash
The weekend around Thanksgiving unfortunately sees lots of fatal and serious-injury crashes. The uptick can probably be attributed to several factors, including increased traffic, bad driving weather, and time of travel - along with the usual suspects of speeding, distracted driving, and impaired or drunk driving. This year, AAA predicts that Thanksgiving weekend will see...
3 things you can do to avoid a Thanksgiving car crash Continue reading…