Category: Trucking Accidents

According to recent numbers from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), there is a potentially worrisome trend occurring in large truck (trucks weighing over 10,000 pounds) and bus accidents. In 2021, there were 5,904 fatal crashes involving trucks and buses – marking an 18% increase from the previous year. This trend is by no[…]

Truck accidents are the most dangerous and deadly type of motor vehicle accident. The weight and size difference between tractor-trailers and passenger vehicles results in catastrophic, life-altering injuries. Unfortunately, only three percent of passenger car occupants survive these deadly crashes. In one recent case, Galfand Berger LLP recovered a $1.25 million settlement on behalf of[…]

Tractor-trailers are a leading cause of severe road injuries and death. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the vast majority of victims of fatal accidents are occupants of smaller vehicles sharing the road with tractor-trailers, also known as 18-wheelers. The remaining victims are almost equally divided between occupants of the tractor-trailer, pedestrians,[…]

Drivers should know that car accidents involving trucks are more likely to result in serious or fatal injuries to passenger vehicle occupants than other types of collisions.  Because of the severity of a car-and-truck accident, injury victims should seek the help of an experienced truck accident lawyer. How Common are Car Accidents Involving Trucks? Although[…]

Proper truck maintenance is essential to preventing accidents caused by vehicle-related factors. The dangers of poor truck maintenance include worn tires, faulty brakes, fuel system problems, and unexpected decoupling of trailers. Truck breakdowns in high traffic areas create dangerous hazards for other vehicles nearby. According to the latest annual Large Truck Crash Causation (LTCC) study,[…]