There’s no question that being involved in an accident with a large, commercial truck can be devastating. Not only is the likelihood of serious, life-altering injuries possible, but many accidents also result in fatalities. Some of the injuries you are likely to...
Truck Accidents
How 2 common trucker health risks affect roadway safety
Trucking is a dream job for many Americans and one that can be achieved with a bit of training and hard work. It seems like an easy job, driving on the open roads, with the wind in your face and the radio on your favorite channel. What truckers don't realize are the...
Large trucks take twice as long to stop
When you're sharing the road with semis and other large trucks, it's important to remember that they take far longer to stop than a passenger car. This can, in some cases, lead to rear-end accidents. This may happen if the driver is distracted or tired and simply...
Soon, 18-year-olds will be driving big rigs across state lines
In a move designed to mitigate the supply-chain interruptions and paucity of able-bodied truck drivers in the United States, the Administration is creating an apprenticeship program for those aged 18 to 20 to learn how to drive semitrucks across state lines. Under the...
How can you stay safe around trucks?
While a crash with any vehicle could be catastrophic, the odds rise when the other vehicle is a truck. Why? Because they are huge. The average motor vehicle is simply much smaller, so it's much more likely that the occupants of one that collides with a truck will be...
Watch out for internal injuries after a truck accident
Accidents involving trucks are notorious for extensive injuries owing to their sheer size and weight compared to standard vehicles. In the aftermath of an accident, you might not suffer any visible injuries, but it does not mean that you are out of the woods. You may...
What are hours-of-service regulations?
The trucking industry is a significant contributor to the economy, and we all rely on long-haul trucks to deliver goods on time. While they are a necessary part of society, big rigs can be dangerous if the various rules regulating the trucking industry are not...
Several parties may be responsible for a large truck collision
Time and time again, we learn about terrible collisions involving large trucks on U.S. roads and highways. The results usually prove fatal or lead to catastrophic injuries from which the victim may never recover. Some of these incidents are preventable. Recently in...