Truck Accidents

Jackknifing is something that occurs when one motorized vehicle is pulling a trailer or other separate vehicle on the road. If the vehicle being pulled gets out of sync with the vehicle doing the pulling, then a V or an L shape can form. This usually involves the trailer coming up off the ground or swerving an inappropriate amount to…

As a driver on the roads, you know that large trucks are likely to share the roads with you. While you may be comfortable with them, it’s possible that the vehicles could collide with you or others, causing serious damage. In 2012, there were over 100,000 injuries caused by large trucking accidents. In total, around 300,000 crashes took place, according…

Driving can be a dangerous proposition at any time, but operating a large truck or tractor trailer introduces it’s own set of challenges and risks to time on the road. While large truck drivers are generally more conscientious and safer drivers than their small vehicle counterparts, they still account for roughly five percent of automobile accidents every year nationwide. Some…

Many accidents involve trucks, and those accidents can cause individuals involved to suffer many different injuries. When that happens, the individuals affected may very well want to pursue damages and it is important to know some key information about doing so. First, you will want to identify all possible defendants. Of course, the driver of the truck that hit you…

Trucking accidents can be extremely dangerous, as the sheer size of the rigs can amplify the damage done when they’re in an accident. Of course, the primary costs of such accidents are injuries in the worst cases the loss of human lives. In those cases, those deemed responsible can be ordered to pay millions of dollars to the families of…

Accidents occur with every possible kind of vehicle. One of those is commercial trucks. In order to avoid accidents as a driver of commercial trucks, it is important to know what the law establishes about driving them. What are driving windows? There is a 14-hour diving window for drivers of commercial trucks. This means that you can only work across…

Calamitous car crashes can occur for innumerable reasons. One of these causes can be a driver on prescription medication. Those who take certain medications may find themselves drowsy, with slow reflexes, or suffering other effects. When affected as such, their driving skills are likely to be dubious and they may represent a danger to themselves and others. For these reasons,…

Many things cause car crashes. Inclement weather conditions, bad roads, speeding and many other factors contribute. Another contributing factor is drowsy driving. Being knowledgeable about it is critical so you can avoid being part of the problem. The National Sleep Foundation declared the first week of November Drowsy Driving Prevention Week. This was to publicize the problem of sleep-related crashes…

No one wants to be in a truck accident, especially if he or she is in a smaller vehicle that gets hit by one. However, not many people know the details of what causes truck crashes. Understanding those causes is very important in order to be able to prevent accidents. One set of causes involves sudden physical problems, like if…

When a truck accident occurs, surviving victims may experience a wide range of debilitating injuries. One such injury is a head injury. When the brain is affected, a traumatic brain injury may occur. This type of injury can be minor, severe or anywhere in between. While many who suffer brain injuries are fortunate to heal completely, others can have significant…