Truck Accidents

Everyday activities such as going to work or school require you to share the road with other motorists. Unfortunately, not all drivers put as much emphasis as they should on safety measures, and crashes can occur.  Some of the most catastrophic involve trucks, as...

Driving around large trucks can be intimidating due to their size and limited visibility. While this is true, when you know how to stay safe, it can help avoid accidents.   Here are some key guidelines to keep in mind when sharing the road with large trucks: Maintain...

Those driving small passenger vehicles already tend to slow down and separate themselves from 18-wheelers and other commercial trucks. Their sheer size is intimidating to many motorists. A little caution when sharing the road with trucks is wise, especially when...

Trucks are a significant part of the traffic on Texas highways. These big vehicles often deliver goods to different parts of the country. However, although these trucks are powerful enough to haul heavy cargo, there are limits to how much weight they can carry....

Semitrucks carry large and heavy loads, which can be dangerous to people around the rig if they aren’t secured properly. There are standards set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that must be complied with at all times. Loads that aren’t secured in...

Any motor vehicle accident has the potential to cause catastrophic, fatal injuries. However, truck accidents in particular are known to cause some of the most devastating damages for victims due to the size and weight of commercial-sized vehicles. The number of...

Trucking accidents can be among the most damaging and gruesome types of motor vehicle accidents, as commercial vehicles weigh over 10,000 pounds and can be difficult to operate. Because of this, a trucker is required to have a commercial driver's license and comply...

Laws for truck drivers occur at all levels of the government because big rigs often travel over state lines. It is the job of a driver to know and understand the law. While states usually handle dispersing commercial driver’s licenses, the federal government also has...

A recent report from the Federal Motor carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) showed a peculiar change in truck crash outcomes. Fatal accidents are down about 6%, which is good news. However, injuries from truck crashes are up significantly – by 21% compared to 2015....

Truck drivers often have erratic sleeping and working schedules that can leave them drowsy behind the wheel. When people are awake for 24 hours straight, they have the same level of cognitive impairment as a person with a blood alcohol content of 0.10 – which is above...