Truck Accidents

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...

Insurance claims and motor vehicle collisions go hand-in-hand for most people. The average adult has spent years paying for liability coverage, so they expect a straightforward insurance claim process if they ever get hurt in a wreck.  Especially when the other...

Accidents involving large trucks can cause catastrophic injuries and horrific damage to the vehicles of other road users.  With over 100,000 people being injured in truck collisions every year, it’s a serious problem and one that can make other drivers apprehensive...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...