Category: Trucking Accidents

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[…]

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[…]

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[…]