In our previous blog post, we discussed how semitruck accidents that are caused by fatigue are often preventable. These accidents are often very serious accidents. Think about the Tracy Morgan crash that occurred in 2014. That accident left the comedian in a coma, and...
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Truck Accidents
Semitruck accidents caused by fatigue can often be prevented
Accidents that involve semitrucks are often very serious. These large trucks can crush smaller vehicles and severely injure the occupants of the vehicle. In some cases, a car isn't even recognizable after the accident. It is important for semitruck drivers to take all...
Distracted and impaired trucks can claim lives
Truckers have to be fully aware of what is happening on the roadways when they drive. If they are distracted or impaired, they might be unable to take action when they need to as they drive. These truckers are putting everyone around them in danger if they are driving...
Semi truck accidents have a wide range of causes
Semi trucks are heavy vehicles that often have heavy loads that they are transporting. This combination can make a semi truck a lethal object when it isn't being driven in a safe manner. When a big rig accident occurs, the cause of that accident becomes a primary...
Truckers want you to help stop distracted driving
The drivers of big trucks need your help. These individuals, who are behind the wheel of their big, heavy vehicles for many hours every day, have seen virtually every kind of driving violation under the sun. They have also seen a lot of distracted driving incidents...
What are some basic points I should know about truck accidents?
Being involved in a crash that involves a semi-truck or any other large vehicle can lead to very serious effects. Trying to decide what you should do after the accident can be difficult. If you were involved in an accident that was caused by a commercial truck, you...
Why are traumatic deaths so difficult on loved ones?
Truck accidents can be fatal accidents. For the family members who are left behind after the accident, emotional distress can occur. There are several reasons and several ways that a traumatic death can affect people who lose a loved one. Why are traumatic deaths so...
Electronic logs might provide information in truck accident cases
Truck drivers are responsible for a variety of things when they get behind the wheel of those big rigs. Not only do they have to get the cargo to the destination on time and in good condition. They also have to operate the truck in a manner that keeps the others on...
Considerations that dictate a course of action for injury claims
Last week, we discussed the severity of accidents that occur between bikes and semi-trucks. The truth of the matter is that all semi-truck accidents can lead to serious injuries. When you think about how large, heavy and fast semi-trucks are, you can see why injuries...
Bikes and big trucks are a dangerous mix
More Americans are commuting to work these days on bicycles, which is good for both the waistline and the environment. But it can also be deadly due to the increased contact cyclists have with large and heavy trucks like semis, 18-wheelers and the other behemoths that...