Truck drivers generally have a high level of training and experience. They are also held to much higher standards than non-commercial drivers. For example, they are not allowed to operate a commercial vehicle with even a very low amount of alcohol in their...
– David Komie
Truck Accidents
How dangerous can ride-under crashes be?
If you've ever had the misfortune of seeing the aftermath of a tractor-trailer crash, then you likely understand that there's no such thing as a minor accident. It doesn't matter whether the semitruck crashes into the rear of an automobile, the driver of the car...
The most common types of damages after a truck accident
Car accidents can commonly be minor, but when a truck is involved in a collision, serious damages occur. If you were in a car when you were involved in a truck accident, you and other passengers likely suffered significant injuries. This is why it is especially...
When could a truck be responsible for a rear-end collision?
Trucks have a huge amount of force due to their weight and speed. This is why drivers who have been rear-ended by a truck can suffer such catastrophic injuries. Unfortunately, rear-end truck collisions are relatively common. If you or a loved one has suffered injuries...
When are trucking accidents not the truck driver’s fault?
When a collision occurs between a truck and a passenger car, it is likely to be a serious one. This is because the force of truck is much greater than a vehicle of a smaller size. Many people simply assume that the truck driver will be blamed for causing the accident...
What are the likely causes of truck accidents?
There are many regulations in place regarding the operating of trucks. This is because the vehicles can cause a huge amount of damage in the event of a collision. Both truck drivers and the drivers of ordinary vehicles have certain obligations to ensure road safety....
Safety strategies that all commercial drivers should employ
If you are a commercial driver of a large truck, any mistake that you make has the capacity to have a more devastating effect than a driver of a passenger vehicle can inflict. This is why you are held to a higher standard when it comes to having alcohol or drugs in...
Texas town loses mayor to accident with a truck
There would not be much trade between states or food on the shelves of supermarkets without trucks, vans and commercial vehicles. Even in a state with as many transport options as Texas, truckers take the lion's share of goods to market. However, the size and weight...
Negligent Hiring of Truck Drivers
When a truck driver is working for a trucking company and causes a collision, the trucking company which employs the trucker may be liable for the damage and injuries caused. If a trucking company has hired an incompetent or otherwise unqualified driver, an injured...
How Are Truck Accidents Different from Car Accidents?
Truck accidents can be serious, leaving drivers, passengers, and bystanders injured. Trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds when fully loaded, or about 20 times the weight of an average sedan. There are key differences between car accidents and those involving trucks,...