People who are on the roads on a daily basis shouldn't have to worry about commercial truckers driving while they are distracted, but this happens quite often. It is estimated that overall, around 87 percent of vehicle crashes have distracted driving as at least one...
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Truck Accidents
Your safety doesn’t only depend on your actions
No matter where you drive, you are likely going to come across semitrucks along the way. Driving safely around these vehicles is imperative so that you can make it home safely. The ability to remain safe isn't always up to you. This also depends on the actions of...
Be wary of driving near tank trucks on the roads
Tanker trucks are important because they help to get liquid cargo where it needs to be. Things like gas and milk couldn't really be transported any other way. Still, tanker trucks are a serious danger to all vehicles around them because of the risk of liquid surge....
Pay attention to blind spots around semitrucks
Truckers on the roads have to take special actions to remain safe on the roads. Other drivers on the roads have to be sure that they are driving safely around semitrucks. There is a chance that a driver on the road can cause an accident between a semitruck and another...
Semitruck crashes might require reports to a government agency
The records that are associated with a semitruck crash are often important when the victim of the accident chooses to seek compensation for the damages of the crash. One thing that might come into the picture is the record from a report to the Department of...
Seek compensation for a big rig crash: Carefully plan your case
The reasons for semitruck crashes vary almost as much as the injuries that these accidents can cause. For the victims of these crashes, having to deal with the effects can be very troublesome. In the least severe cases, the person might walk away with some scratches...
Load securement might be a factor in a semitruck crash
Semitruck drivers have to ensure that the cargo they are carrying is secured in the proper manner. Even if the load is secured by someone else at the start of the haul, the trucker still has to check the load periodically. When a load isn't secured properly, there is...
Damages must be carefully considered in semitruck crash cases
When you are injured in a semitruck crash, you might feel like life as you knew it is over. This might very well be the case if you suffered an injury that is going to impact you for the rest of your life. Some injuries, such as brain injuries or spinal cord injuries,...
Records maintained about semi truck crashes might help you
Semi truck crashes are very serious matters that can impact the victims for the remainder of their days on Earth. These crashes often lead to claims for compensation. As part of these claims, the victims will need to show that the trucker acted in a manner that was...
What does it mean if a semitruck crash is recordable?
Some semitruck accidents are more serious than others. One of the factors to consider when you are trying to decide whether to seek compensation is was the accident recordable with the Department of Transportation? Understanding what this means can help you if you...