As a driver, you need to be aware of the locations of a truck's blind spots, also called no-zones. This is because you are likely to share the road with a truck at some point during the day. Below are the four no-zones of a truck: 1. Directly behind Trucks have a...
Truck Accidents
Who is to blame when a semi-truck jackknifes?
Semi-trucks are large and difficult to operate. Commercial drivers need special licenses to ensure they can handle these massive and potentially deadly vehicles safely. The companies that provide commercial transportation services also need to ensure that they provide...
8 ways to drive safely near big rigs
Every year, thousands of semitrucks drive through The Land of 10,000 Lakes. Despite the breathtaking surroundings, traveling across Minnesota on Route 94 can be risky. The highway has a lot of traffic, speed limits are often exceeded and several ongoing construction...
How do jackknife truck accidents unfold?
Jackknife truck accidents are among the most dangerous types of crashes that occur on U.S. roadways. They involve large trucks and commonly result in the development of severe injuries and extensive property damage. Unfortunately, they happen much more frequently than...
Reasons truck operators should not follow vehicles too closely in traffic
Commercial drivers have a great deal of responsibility because they operate large, heavy vehicles while sharing the road with vulnerable road users. Commercial vehicles are potentially dangerous in traffic, often especially if the drivers operating them follow other...
Why truck accident claims are different from other injury claims
Truck accident insurance claims differ significantly from car accident claims due to the nature of the vehicles involved and the regulations governing them. Understanding how trucking accident claims work is crucial to securing fair compensation, especially in a...
A truck accident could lead to multiple sources of compensation
If you get injured in a truck accident, you may need to seek financial compensation. You may miss time at work, leading to lost wages, or you could have extensive medical bills. If you’ve been seriously injured – if you’re now suffering from a disability – then you...
Uncovering negligence after a crash with a commercial truck
The sheer size and weight of 18-wheelers and other commercial trucks put smaller passenger vehicles at an extreme disadvantage in a crash. Victims often face life-altering injuries, leaving them vulnerable as they embark on the long road to recovery. If the truck...
3 maintenance issues that contribute to semi-truck collisions
Perhaps the most intimidating and dangerous collisions that occur are those that involve a commercial vehicle and a smaller passenger vehicle. A crash between a semi-truck and a four-wheeled vehicle often results in tragedy for the occupants of the smaller vehicle....
2 safety tips for driving near a truck
Accidents involving trucks are caused by poor road conditions, negligence, unsecured or overloaded cargo and poor vehicle maintenance. Reports from the Office of Traffic Safety in Minnesota show that 4,120 truck crashes occurred in the state in 2021. From this...