Throughout much of 2020, most Americans have spent the majority of their time at home. The pandemic shut down states for weeks at a time, and any workers who could do their work remotely were asked to do so. One result of this change is that traffic has gone way down...
Many of us get in our cars every day to go to work or school, pick up our kids or run errands. We put on our seat belt and follow the rules of the road, expecting to reach our destination safely. Unfortunately, not every driver takes these same precautions. They get...
Driving around large commercial vehicles presents a variety of risks and hazards. These vehicles can weigh up to 26,000 pounds and a collision with one can be fatal. Blind spot-related collisions are one of the most common causes of accidents with commercial vehicles....
When an 80,000-pound truck is coming down the highway, there’s a lot that can go wrong. The dangers are amplified when this vehicle is traveling on the same road as other passenger vehicles that are much smaller in size and weight. Truck accidents come in all...
Few things are more terrifying than a large truck accident. The process can be made even more traumatic and stressful when you see the hefty medical bills with your name on them. In order to get your medical expenses paid for after a truck crash, the trucking...
Operating a big truck, such as a semi, 18-wheeler, or another commercial vehicle, is much different and more dangerous than driving a regular car. Truck drivers must undergo special training and follow federal and state regulations to maximize safety. This is one of...
All large trucks, such as big rigs, semis, and tractor-trailers, are required by law to comply with certain safety standards put in place by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). On top of these blanket rules, there are additional regulations that...
It’s easy to think of trucking accidents in simplistic terms. A big truck collides with a vehicle, causing injuries to the car driver and perhaps other vehicle occupants. The injured parties file claims with the trucking company to get compensated for their damages....
In previous blogs, we’ve discussed the complexity of trucking accident cases compared to ones involving normal vehicular accidents. Now, add hazardous cargo into the equation and it becomes an even more serious situation. According to the Department of Transportation...
A truck accident can be extremely traumatic and scary, but the battle doesn’t always end there. How do you find out what happened, how, and why? Law enforcement will interview any witnesses and collect evidence, but their investigation may not paint the entire picture...