When a large commercial vehicle is involved in a truck accident with a much smaller passenger car, the resulting injuries and property damage are often severe. The occupants of the passenger vehicle often suffer from catastrophic injuries. Many truck accidents result in fatalities as well. When it comes to determining liability, the process can be Read More »
Category Archives: Trucking Accidents
Category Archives: Trucking Accidents
Fatal Truck Accidents Up by 48 Percent Since 2009
Modern large trucks are equipped with a wide range of advanced safety technology, including forward collision warning, lane departure warning, blind spot warning, and automatic emergency braking. However, despite these improvements in safety technology, the number of catastrophic injuries and fatalities associated with truck accidents has been steadily inclining since 2009. According to the National Read More »
What are the Different Types of Large Truck Accidents?
Every day, commercial truck drivers deliver a wide range of goods to individuals, communities, and businesses across the United States. Although these massive vehicles are vital to a successful economy, they pose very serious risks to other motorists on the road because of their substantial size and weight. A fully loaded commercial truck can weigh Read More »
Why are Tire Blowouts So Dangerous?
According to the National Transportation Safety Board, approximately 33,000 tire-related car accidents occur each year, and over 2,000 of those are caused by sidewall blowouts. If a tire blowout occurs on a busy highway when a car or truck is traveling at a high speed, the driver can lose control of the vehicle and cause Read More »
