Guest Blog There are a lot of occasions where people take safety warnings and guides for granted. There can be a lot of reasons for this: maybe the danger isn’t apparent or immediate, sometimes they think they know better, there are some who like to push their luck, and then there are those who are […]
Fatal accidents had a large increase in 2015. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 35,092 people who lost their lives in fatal motor vehicle crashes, a 7.2 percent increase over 2014 data. This is the largest percentage increase in nearly 50 years. Although fatalities increase in almost all segments of the […]
While driving to work one day, you get into a nasty accident with an 18-wheeler. The truck had jackknifed and your car got caught underneath the truck. You survive but you suffer major injuries including a spinal cord injury. It’s going to take months to recover from the accident, months of missing work. This means you’re […]
You don’t need much of an imagination to envision it. When trucks follow too closely, there’s a real chance of an accident. And, unfortunately, one that results in catastrophic injuries. It’s a nightmare that no one wants to think about. Just about a decade ago, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration conducted a study regarding […]
Who doesn’t get nervous driving next to a huge 18-wheeler? Getting into an accident with one of those big rigs can cause serious damage and severe injuries. Wait, is the driver changing lanes? Does the driver even see you? Quickly pass them before the worst happens! This can be a typical situation anywhere in America […]
Although we don’t have to worry too much about the snowstorms that hit most of the nation during winter months, there are times when ice and freezing rain can cause havoc on our roadways. It’s always best to stay off the roads when this type of weather hits, but unfortunately, truck drivers don’t have that […]
When driving through Houston, you may have felt a sense of apprehension as a giant 18-wheeler roars past you. These trucks are so big and can be intimidating, especially if you are driving a small vehicle. Can you even imagine getting into an accident with one of these beasts? As we mentioned in previous blog posts, truck […]
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, truck accidents are on the rise. In 2015, there were 4,067 fatalities in crashes that involved large trucks, such as 18-wheelers or tractor trailers. This is a 4.1 percent increase over 2014 numbers, the highest since 2008. Of these fatal crashes that 73.5 percent of the fatalities […]
There are more to trucks than just the 18-wheelers that barrel down the highway in route to their next destination. These utility trucks, such as garbage trucks or construction vehicles, may fill a specific need but can be just as dangerous. Just like a tractor trailer or any other commercial vehicle, utility trucks are operated by inexperienced […]
As you can imagine, truck accidents can produce serious injuries and fatalities to anyone involved. Although it’s easy to point blame to the person driving the largest vehicle, to prove this is not always an easy task. Especially once the trucking company with its large team of lawyers gets involved. After you or a loved […]