Category: Truck Accident

Anyone can feel tired after driving for a few hours, but that is nothing compared to the shifts that long-haul truckers face. Some spend up to 14 hours behind the wheel, with little time allocated for breaks. It is no wonder that driver fatigue contributes to truck accidents.

Posted on February 8, 2024

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Truck accident claims are more complex than other crashes for many reasons. There can be different liable parties besides the driver, and several causes that lead to the accident besides driver error. One of these is truck hitch failure.

Posted on December 12, 2023

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Improperly secured cargo and loads that are too heavy often result in shifting in transit, a hazardous condition that threatens everyone on the road. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), nearly 500,000 commercial truck accidents occur annually in the United States,

Posted on November 15, 2023

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As highways stretch across the vast landscapes of America, they become a lifeline for goods and services transported by commercial trucks. The drivers behind these massive vehicles bear immense responsibility for safety, given their potential to cause significant damage in truck accidents.

Posted on September 14, 2023

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It is not unusual for motorists to encounter large trucks during their travels, but things get out of control when those truckers practice poor driving behaviors. This can easily lead to a devastating truck accident,

Posted on August 22, 2023

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A truck tire blowout can sound like an explosion and be hazardous to anyone involved. It happens for various reasons and can cause severe injuries should a truck accident occur.

A tire can blow out when it suddenly loses air pressure and explodes.

Posted on July 3, 2023

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Proper working braking systems are essential to the safety of road users. Due to the massive weight of commercial vehicles and cargo loads, faulty brakes can lead to catastrophic truck accidents. This happens more often than you may expect.

Posted on June 21, 2023

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Drowsy or fatigued driving is one of the leading causes of accidents in the United States. Because of this, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued HOS regulations that restrict the consecutive number of hours a truck driver can be on the road,

Posted on May 8, 2023

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When people think about a truck accident, they probably imagine head-on collisions and side-impact accidents. However, underride crashes are one of the most serious types of accidents that occur with large commercial trucks and smaller passenger vehicles.

Posted on April 4, 2023

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Truckers log hundreds of millions of miles every year in the United States. Truck driving is considered one of the most dangerous professions, and rollover truck accidents are a big part of that risk. Here are the leading reasons why these crashes happen.

Posted on March 7, 2023

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