April 14, 2020 Can Faulty Brakes Cause Truck Accidents? 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 … Read More »
March 20, 2020 Who is Liable in a Parked Truck Accident? 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 … Read More »
January 14, 2020 Truck Accidents Caused by Blind Spots Blind Spot Areas on Commercial Trucks Many motorists are unaware that a truck driver may not be able to see them as they travel behind the tractor trailer. Oftentimes, there are signs on the back of a commercial rig that provide drivers with a reminder that if they are unable to see the truck driver … Read More »
January 8, 2020 Overloaded Trucks on the Road A commercial tractor trailer can weigh up to 80,000 pounds when fully loaded. The massive weight of these large trucks poses a significant risk of serious injuries when involved in a collision, especially a collision with a passenger vehicle. When truck drivers allow their rigs to exceed the maximum load weight, they put everyone on … Read More »
November 25, 2019 Cell Phone Laws for Truck Drivers While it is hard to dispute how mobile phones make our lives easier, they also pose a serious risk when used behind the wheel. The National Safety Council reports that cell phones are involved in more than one-quarter of all auto accidents across the country. In a single year, distracted driving claimed more than 37,000 … Read More »
November 14, 2019 Truck Accidents Caused by Lost Loads One of the most common causes of truck accidents is lost loads. Commercial truck drivers transport heavy cargo and hazardous materials across Pennsylvania highways every day. When cargo is improperly loaded or overloaded, it can lead to truck accidents. The truck accident lawyers at Galfand Berger LLP have successfully represented many clients injured by lost … Read More »
October 10, 2019 FMCSA Drug Test Rule The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has published a proposal that would extend the date of compliance for the Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse rule. The Clearinghouse rule was set to become operational on January 6, 2020, however the FMCSA recently published a notice that would extend the deadline for compliance to … Read More »
July 17, 2019 Truck Deaths in Work Zones Increasing The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is worried – and for good reason: the number of fatal work zone crashes involving large trucks (as well as the number of large-truck-related fatalities in general) is on the rise. Automobile accidents are already the leading cause of death on the job as well as among certain … Read More »
June 24, 2019 What Should I Do After a Truck Accident? With more people shopping online and taking advantage of free shipping, there are more trucks on the road than ever before. While the overall number of deaths from traffic accidents is down, fatalities from truck accidents hit a new high in 2017. Truck accidents can be catastrophic – a fully loaded 18-wheeler can weigh up … Read More »
