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Commercial trucks account for just 4% of all registered vehicles in the United States. However, accidents with commercial trucks account for 9% of fatal roadway accidents. Crashes involving commercial trucks also result in serious but non-fatal injuries at disproportionately high rates. These statistics are the product of two distinct factors: (a) commercial trucks spend more …
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), fatigue is a factor in thousands of trucking accidents each year. This is an alarming statistic, particularly since fatigue-related accidents are entirely preventable. There is no excuse for truck drivers to risk putting others in harm’s way. Furthermore, the federal government has enacted regulations that are …
Operating a commercial truck requires the driver’s undivided attention. Commercial truck drivers need to keep their eyes on the road, their hands on the wheel, and their minds focused on the task of maneuvering a massive vehicle that is more than 50 feet long and can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Unfortunately, distracted driving is …
If you’ve been injured in a New York or New Jersey truck accident, there are many reasons to hire a lawyer to represent you. You are facing a difficult situation, and your situation could become even more difficult if you do not protect your legal rights. Unfortunately, you cannot trust the companies involved in your …
Commercial truck accidents can be devastating for victims and their families. Not only can the financial costs quickly become unmanageable, but the non-financial toll (i.e., pain, suffering, emotional distress, etc.) can negatively impact all aspects of victims’ lives and those of their loved ones. Recovering from a truck accident can be a difficult and lengthy …
Driving in close proximity to a semi-truck can be a scary experience. Big rigs are massive, their size and weight making them the most imposing vehicle on the road. Most drivers exercise caution around semis. But do you know how much space you should leave between your vehicle and the truck to prevent an accident? …
Cars and semi-trucks are very different types of vehicles. Trucks are much larger and heavier, haul tens of thousands of pounds in cargo, and they frequently travel distances that the average car wouldn’t cover in a year. Truck accidents also differ in a number of ways from collisions involving passenger cars. It is important to …
All vehicles have blind spots. The bigger the vehicle, the larger the blind spot. Due to their large size, semi-trucks have significant blind spots at the front, sides, and back of the rig and the trailer. These areas are sometimes called “no-zones” to reflect the danger posed to the drivers of passenger vehicles who are …
Most of us probably thought we’d be driving gas-guzzling cars and trucks for the rest of our lives. Sure, we’ve all probably heard about alternative energy solutions that were on the horizon. But, the recent emergence of electric-powered trucks has been nothing short of mind blowing. First, we saw Nikola Motors test its electric-powered, self-driving …
In an accident in early September of this year, a man was killed when a tractor-trailer rear ended him. The man was driving along in his SUV and was pushed into another car, where he was pronounced dead only hours later. The truck driver? He was charged with driving under the influence while being on …
We hear of deadly, injury-causing wheel-off accidents in every state in our country, and there are many reasons why these accidents occur. According to federal laws, however, it is a requirement for a driver to perform basic inspections before and after trips to ensure that there are no issues in the wheel that would cause …
Those who drive commercial vehicles have skills that regular drivers do not and have been vigorously trained for the job. Being in one of these large vehicles means one thing for a driver: They must do whatever it takes to keep an eye on the roads ahead and turn their complete attention to drivers. When …
Early last month in New Jersey, a truck accident happened involving two cars, which forced the closure of two lanes in both directions on a popular highway. The truck caught fire after the crash, spilling debris and more, which led to delays throughout the day. On another day, a minivan ran over debris that was …
Truck drivers are trained to be especially careful on the roadways, where they are sharing the roads with passenger vehicles that are much smaller than their own vehicles. In 2012, the U.S. Department of Transportation found that close to 4,000 people were killed in accidents involving large trucks, which was an increase from the year …
Truck drivers have special standards they must meet in the workplace every day to prevent accidents. The FMCSA requires truck drivers to complete special training to receive their license, and teach them proper driving techniques as well as safety measures. However, in the end, some truck drivers receive inadequate training and lose out on important …
You wouldn’t think that many truck-in-construction-zone accidents would take place every year, but this is far from the truth. In fact, an astonishing amount of these accidents take place every year, and they could be easily prevented with care. Research has shown that many of these accidents take place when a large truck is barreling …
You may not have known it, but bad road conditions contribute to many of the accidents that occur on our roadways across the countries. With this being said, it is safe to assume that, at some point or another, a catastrophic truck accident will occur due to these adverse conditions. The problem is that, sometimes, …
In Clinton, New Jersey early Tuesday, a trucking accident caused heavy delays on eastbound Interstate 78, when the truck hauling metal beams lost part of its cargo. At least 19 vehicles were damaged in the catastrophic accident, including tire and bodywork. One person was flown to a trauma center for injuries, while a second person …
In the United States, you will find approximately 35,000 towing companies, with hundreds of thousands of people being employed through this helpful industry. Some of these people include dispatchers, safety advisers, and business owners, but most importantly – tow truck operators. Two truck drivers respond to about 15 million accidents every year, working in some …
Feelings of helplessness start to approach when you have been injured in a truck accident but don’t understand the laws and regulations that govern these specific accidents. If you have been injured, you may be unsure of where to turn, which is why your first step after medical treatment should always be speaking with an …
