What Should You Do if a Tow Truck Damages Your Car?

September 16, 2022 4 mins read

Tow trucks provide a valuable service to disabled vehicles. When you’re stranded on the side of the road, an approaching tow truck is a welcome sight. Few people stop to think: What happens if a tow truck damages my vehicle?

Nursing Home Resident Fatally Poisoned After Being Given Dishwashing Soap To Drink

September 16, 2022 2 mins read

A California nursing home is under investigation after three of its residents were given liquid dishwashing soap to drink. The residents had been told that the liquid was juice. The dishwashing soap contained toxic chemicals known to be harmful to human health, and all three victims were transported to an area hospital for treatment. At...

Can I File a Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit if I Wasn’t in the Marines?

September 9, 2022 4 mins read

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune is located on the coast of North Carolina. For many Marines, it was just one of many pit stops during their years of military service. However, Camp Lejeune was also home to individuals other than Marine Corps members. Airmen, soldiers, sailors, and guardsmen representing other branches of the U.S. military...

Why Is My Steering Wheel Squeaking?

August 10, 2022 5 mins read

Most motorists who aren’t well-versed in auto mechanics take their vehicles in to be serviced the moment they show signs of trouble. A select few drivers delay getting their vehicles checked until they start being unreliable or leave them stranded, though. A squeaky steering wheel is one such concern that’s not ideal for putting off...

What Documents Do I Need to Prove a Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit?

July 22, 2022 4 mins read

Water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune was contaminated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for more than 30 years. These VOCs have since been linked to serious illnesses and health effects, leaving veterans and their families on the hook for medical bills. One question those who may be eligible to file a claim might be...

When Should I Use My Hazard Lights?

June 24, 2022 5 mins read

Warning other drivers of a potential emergency is not easy. Although you give your full attention to driving, that focus usually does not extend to inside of other people’s motor vehicles. You cannot ascertain whether there is an emergency by communicating either through facial expressions or words with another driver in a different vehicle. Instead,...

When Does a Semi-Truck Need To Use Hazard Lights?

June 13, 2022 5 mins read

An increasing number of veteran truckers are retiring, leaving many fleet companies needing to recruit newer, less experienced truckers to fill their spots. Many of those tractor-trailer operators with newly minted commercial driver’s licenses have undergone training on operating these big trucks. However, they aren’t familiar with some of the common practices truckers learn to...

What Injuries Do Unattended Children Most Commonly Suffer?

April 26, 2022 5 mins read

It is a tragedy when a child is killed or injured in an accident that could have been prevented. Most of the time, it only takes one attentive adult to stop these tragic incidents from happening. The lawyers at Thomas Law Offices look at what injuries unattended children most commonly suffer and⁠—more importantly—how to avoid...

What Injuries Can Result From Slamming on the Brakes?

April 21, 2022 5 mins read

No matter how safely you may drive, you will undoubtedly encounter situations in which you will have to take significant evasive maneuvers to avoid a car accident. While avoiding a motor vehicle crash is virtually always preferable to a collision, there are times when the evasive action can also cause harm.

Was Your CPAP Machine Recalled?

April 6, 2022 5 mins read

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines are designed to help those who suffer from sleep apnea breathe more freely through the night. These medical devices are prescribed by doctors and other medical professionals who help patients cope with breathing disorders that inhibit oxygen intake.

What Are the Most Common Hours of Service Violations?

February 28, 2022 5 mins read

Whether you live in Missouri, Ohio, Kentucky, or Illinois, each state sets its own rules that drivers must follow. That means that if it’s the law for you to stop so emergency vehicles can pass, yield to the right-of-way of a pedestrian, or go a certain speed limit in an area, then a city or...

How Often Do Truck Tires Blow Out?

February 28, 2022 4 mins read

Current U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Hours of Service (HOS) regulations allow truckers to spend 11 consecutive hours driving their 18-wheelers. This time limit gives tractor-trailer operators more than ample time to cover a lot of mileage during a single shift. Truckers can operate their trucks across various types of terrain and temperatures during a...

How Common Are Electrocution Injuries on Jobsites?

January 28, 2022 5 mins read

Construction is notoriously one of the most dangerous industries in both the state of Kentucky and across the nation. We are well aware that the perils skilled laborers on construction sites face are numerous. But just how common are electrocutions and electrical injuries on jobsites? After learning more about the statistics of electricity-involved injuries that...

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