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[…]

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[…]

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[…]

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[…]