Other than head-on collisions, few types of accidents cause as many catastrophic injuries and deaths as truck override collisions. These crashes happen when a much smaller passenger car or truck slides beneath a semitruck either from the rear or from either side of...
Truck Accidents
Why do some trucking companies ignore maintenance
Some trucking accidents occur due to poor maintenance. The suggested range for a basic truck service is 10,000 to 20,000 miles, and for a thorough maintenance check is 30,000 miles. This ensures the truck operates properly, keeping the driver and other road users...
3 situations that may put fault on a truck loading company
If you are involved in a truck accident, different parties may be at fault. This is because many reasons can lead to such an accident, from negligence of the driver to that of companies involved, including loaders. Most trucking companies work with professional...
Are trucks about to get more dangerous?
It would be nice to think that the most dangerous vehicles on the road had the most experienced drivers behind the wheel. That is how most things work – the biggest responsibilities fall on the shoulders of the most experienced staff. Yet, new legislation on the...
Factors that can complicate trucking accident claims
Accidents involving commercial trucks often have catastrophic results, particularly for those who are in other vehicles. Thus, pursuing damages after these collisions can be crucial for victims and their families. However, when a commercial vehicle is involved in a...
Determining the factors that contributed to a truck crash
Truck accidents are often more catastrophic and complicated than accidents between passenger vehicles. There may be numerous parties with a stake in the outcome when a commercial vehicle crashes, from the individual trucker to the trucking company. And many people are...
Fatigue can be deadly for truck drivers
Getting tired behind the wheel is not uncommon. People who are up late or have sleep disorders may find themselves feeling drowsy; drivers can start feeling sleepy after several hours of being on the road. Despite being common, drowsy driving can be exceptionally...
A truck doesn’t need to hit you to hurt you
Crashing with a truck can cause catastrophic damage for any person involved. Commercial trucks are heavy and massive, meaning they can crush smaller vehicles when an operator loses control and collides with them. However, a truck does not actually need to crash into...
Drowsy driving is all too common among truckers
When people don't get enough sleep, it can negatively affect their ability to drive. Unfortunately, some of the people who drive the most -- commercial truckers -- are among the most prone to drowsy driving. The reason has to do with the rules they follow regarding...
Study: Electronic safety systems could cut truck crashes by 40%
When a semi-truck rear-ends you, you are in big trouble. The sheer size and weight of the truck makes commercial trucks especially deadly. They often weigh 20-30 times as much as a passenger car. In the U.S., most traffic fatalities are down, but fatalities from truck...