TRUCKING ACCIDENTS REQUIRE EXTRA ATTENTION WHY YOU NEED AN EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY ON YOUR SIDE Many people wrongly assume that an accident involving a commercial truck is similar to one involving two passenger vehicles. Nothing could be further from the truth. The difference between these cases isn’t just a matter of degree — trucks are much bigger than regular vehicles and can cause severe, life-altering injuries — but also of kind. These cases have a variety of extra considerations that most folks aren’t prepared to deal with on their own. In a regular accident, the at-fault party is solely responsible for compensating the injured party. In the vast majority of cases, this compensation is gained from the at-fault party’s insurance company. Now, when these cases involve serious injuries, it’s still a good idea to hire an attorney to represent your interests. But minor cases that
Setting some time aside to be with family is important, but it can be difficult when everyone is always on their cellphones. Constant cellphone use has become a global problem, and the habit is hard to break because we rely on mobile devices heavily for work, school, and keeping in contact with friends and family. Luckily, there are plenty of apps that can reduce how often you’re on your phone and minimize distractions. SIEMPO After you install Siempo on your phone, it will ask which apps are likely to distract you. Once you select them, the app will move those apps away from the home screen and place the important ones, such as the messaging, contacts, email, and calendar apps, on the first screen. You can also designate times for specific apps to be used throughout the day. STAY FOCUSED Stay Focused is like Siempo, but there are some significant differences. You can set times to access certain apps and put the most distracting ones on lock. Stay Focused also has a “strict mode” that prevents you from uninstalling it, so be sure to think carefully before activating the lockdown because you won’t have access to those specific apps until the timer runs out. FOREST In the time that Forest takes control of your device for a set time limit, the app starts growing a tree. Once the tree is fully grown, your time is up, and it joins the other trees that were grown during other breaks. If you pick up your phone and try to access an app, Forest will send you a notification asking you if you want to kill your baby tree by giving up. Who says guilt isn’t a good motivator? BESIDES APPS Aside from using these apps, silencing your phone and putting it in another room, leaving it in your car if you’re out at dinner, or keeping it in your purse or back pocket during a social event can also reduce your screen time. Having your phone out of sight and out of reach will keep the temptation of pulling it out at bay. ENJOY YOUR FAMILY TIME BY TAK I NG A BREAK FROM YOUR PHONE
involve only a small amount of property damage can usually be handled on your own without much hassle.
Trucking accident cases are a different can of worms entirely. Due to the inherent danger a large, hauling vehicle presents to the general public, drivers and trucking companies are subject to strict federal regulations governing everything, such as training required for drivers and the amount of time they can safely spend behind the wheel without taking a break. When these regulations are skirted, you can bring suit against the trucking company itself.
To do that, you need to diligently amass evidence that demonstrates negligence on behalf of the driver or company involved. Understanding how to gather and deploy this
evidence for your benefit is one of the chief qualities you should look for when selecting an attorney for your case. Failing to turn over every stone can lead to you receiving
less than you are legally entitled to.
Negligent drivers and unscrupulous companies need to be held accountable for actions that cause harm to average drivers. It’s the only way to ensure that the trucking industry takes regulation and safety seriously. Our firm believes that your case deserves full attention and comprehensive research. There’s too much at stake — especially if you’re seriously injured — to leave the matter to chance.
Spending time with your family is crucial, and with these apps and tips, you’ll enjoy each other’s company without too many screen distractions.
Call us today at 404.526.8857 to learn how we can help you in the aftermath of a trucking accident or any other kind of auto accident.
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