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...
Truck Accidents
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...
What makes trucking accidents so serious?
One reason a crash with a large truck may be more serious than another type of crash is that the sheer size and weight of the truck is so much larger than that of a passenger vehicle. Moreover, truck accidents are more common than you might expect, based on their...
Fracking may cause more truck accidents
Even though it has been slowed, there is still fracking going on in California. What many people may not think about is that fracking presents dangers beyond just its impact on the environment. Now, there are studies that have shown that fracking can actually increase...
How truckers can fight fatigue behind the wheel
Drowsy driving is something that truckers in California have to contend with, sometimes on a daily basis if they do not achieve long and restful sleep. The following are a few tips that truckers can take to heart the next time they feel themselves becoming sleepy. It...