Blog: Truck Accidents

Truck accident cases are complicated because there could be multiple parties at fault. Depending on the accident, the trucking company might be liable. The first step is to figure out the cause of the accident. The trucking company might be liable if the driver was not appropriately trained or forced to drive long hours. Trucking […]

The United States trucking industry is significant, employing millions of people and delivering everything from toys to heavy machinery. Trucks are heavy and massive, resulting in accidents with devastating injury and trauma. Unfortunately, approximately 4,000 people are killed in truck accidents every year, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. These accidents include truck […]

Driving alongside large commercial trucks like 18-wheelers can be more dangerous than you might think. This is because drivers of large commercial trucks cannot see all the traffic around them due to their blind spots. Many truck accidents can be linked to blind spots. However, it can be difficult to determine who is at fault […]

The average passenger car weighs about 4,000 pounds, which is a lot of weight. When you compare it to the 35,000 to 80,000 pound weight of a semi-truck, it pales in comparison, and that is why the aftermath of a brake failure can be so catastrophic. Smaller vehicles can be heavily damaged or totaled, not […]

The United Parcel Service (UPS) is one of the world’s most prominent package transport companies, reaching more than 220 countries and territories across the globe. Chances are, you regularly encounter one of their familiar brown vans in your community. It is probably no surprise that UPS vehicles are involved in their fair share of accidents. […]

The United Parcel Service (UPS) is one of the world’s most prominent package transport companies, reaching more than 220 countries and territories across the globe. Chances are, you regularly encounter one of their familiar brown vans in your community. It is probably no surprise that UPS vehicles are involved in their fair share of accidents. […]

Trucks are massive vehicles that can wreak havoc on the roads when they are not correctly handled. Truck drivers must be highly skilled and deliberately cautious when operating these vehicles. Far too often, however, truck drivers take unnecessary risks or perform dangerous driving maneuvers that put road users in danger. Trucking maneuvers that create danger […]

Large trucks that have trailers connected to their cabs are at risk for getting into deadly jackknife truck accidents. During a jackknife accident, the trailer swings out past its cab, swerving over to the right and left to create a 90-degree angle as the rear wheels slide sideways. The frightening “V” shape is similar to […]

Truck accidents frequently result in severe physical injuries, particularly to those in a smaller vehicle. Survivors are often left with catastrophic injuries that cause extreme pain, loss of income, and permanent conditions. Many also suffer severe injuries that are not outwardly obvious. Survivors of severe trauma frequently experience psychological ramifications from the crash, such as […]

Drowsy driving is an occupational hazard among truck drivers. Long hours behind the wheel, pressure to meet very tight delivery deadlines, and the monotony of highway driving are just a few of the reasons why drowsy driving remains a common problem in the trucking industry. Unfortunately, when a truck driver is sleep-deprived and fighting the […]