Category: Trucking Accidents

Approximately 38,800 people died in car crashes last year, according to early estimates from the National Safety Council (NSC). Semi-trucks and tractor-trailers, which can weigh up to several tons and travel at high rates of speed, were involved in 11% of fatalities. Collisions between passenger vehicles and trucks can be disastrous. For example, the National[…]

Drowsy driving continues to be a serious problem in the trucking industry. According to the Large Truck Crash Causation Study from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), fatigue and drowsiness are one of the leading causes of serious truck accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as many as 6,000[…]

Tire blowouts can be serious, potentially resulting in catastrophic injury or death. However, if a truck experiences a sudden tire blowout on an interstate highway, it may result in a chain reaction involving multiple vehicles and many injured parties. Identifying the cause of the accident may be difficult, as there are many contributing factors. Determining[…]

A large tractor trailer can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. This is a significant amount of weight that relies on the vehicle’s braking system. Due to the importance of a big rig’s brakes, truck drivers are required by law to inspect their brakes daily. Unfortunately, missed inspections, negligence, and brake deterioration left unchecked result[…]

When a commercial truck and passenger vehicle collide, the results can be catastrophic. Most people assume that trucks must be moving to cause an accident. Unfortunately, even a parked truck can cause an accident that results in serious or fatal injuries. Truck drivers have a legal responsibility to ensure that they are not posing a[…]