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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 …
Fatal truck accidents are more common than people may think, which is why precautions must be taken to keep roadways safe for the many truck drivers and drivers of passenger vehicles that share the road every year in the U.S. They happen nearly 11 times a day in the U.S., killing approximately 4,000 people every …
As you know, large commercial trucks on the roadway can bring their own risks due to their large size compared to regular motor vehicles. In many of these cases, the passengers in a motor vehicle will become victims of catastrophic injuries, and it is a sad fact that many of these people actually won’t survive …
When you think of a truck accident, the first thing you may think of is injuries. But what injuries are usually sustained in a truck accident? You may think of the basics, such as cuts, bruises, spinal cord injuries, broken bones – but did you think of emotional distress? Yes, every single year thousands of …
For those who operate trucks that weigh more than 10,000 pounds, they must undergo special inspections every single year, as put into law by the Department of Transportation (DOT). There are various levels of inspections that we have visited today, and special considerations to be made for vehicles that have different standards. For instance, for …
If you have been the victim of a serious truck accident, you may wonder who was liable for the accident and what went wrong. Nobody asks for a catastrophic accident to change their lives, but unfortunately they happen every year in the United States. What if improper maintenance caused the accident? Common Maintenance-Related Issues In …
There is a greater likelihood for you to sustain catastrophic injuries from a truck accident than from a passenger vehicle accident, due to the sheer size of commercial trucks. But what are catastrophic injuries? These are injuries that are severe enough to lead to long-term or permanent disability. In many cases, somebody who receives catastrophic …
When a truck driver has a relationship to a company or superior, something known as “vicarious liability” or “respondeat superior” may come into play. Let’s look at it from another point of view, one that does not involve a truck company: Let’s say that a negligent driver ran into your vehicle when they were running …
