The trucking industry transports goods across the country and brings in billions of dollars of revenue each year, yet the trucking company also causes a great deal of harm to others in truck accidents. In fact, estimates from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) show that nearly half a million truck crashes occur each year. Over 4,000 of these crashes cause at least one death, while approximately 100,000 such [...]

Driving a tractor-trailer truck can be a difficult, dangerous job. Truck drivers need to remain in complete control of massive vehicles that move at high speeds, and any mistakes they make can have deadly results. Because of these risks, truck drivers and trucking companies are required to follow multiple safety regulations that are meant to prevent truck accidents. Unfortunately, these accidents continue to occur, and even though large trucks make [...]

Tractor-trailer trucks are massive vehicles, and when they are fully loaded, they can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds or more. Because commercial trucks are so much larger than other vehicles, they can inflict serious injuries and other types of damages in a truck accident. Collisions between large trucks and other vehicles can occur for a variety of reasons, and in many cases, accidents take place because a truck driver [...]

Semi-trucks, flatbeds, and other large commercial trucks can also cause horrific damage in an accident. If you were injured or a loved one was killed in a commercial truck wreck, you may be interested in taking legal action against the at-fault party. A truck crash injury claim or wrongful death claim may allow you to recover financial compensation for damages like medical bills and vehicle damage and hold the liable [...]

You have probably been instructed many times on what to do if you get into a car accident. You likely know that you should exchange insurance information, file a police report, and take a few photos if you can. On the other hand, few drivers are prepared for a truck accident. Crashes caused by big rigs can be much more chaotic, often involving severe injuries and numerous other vehicles. The [...]

Commercial trucks can be extremely dangerous when they are not driven safely. There are a series of safety procedures truck drivers are supposed to follow, from getting adequate rest in between shifts to checking that their load is secure. When drivers carelessly skip steps or take needless risks, people can be seriously hurt. Accidents caused by 18-wheelers often involve multiple other vehicles and injuries. If you were injured in a [...]

Trucking accidents can be devastating. The size and weight of a commercial truck make wrecks involving them particularly dangerous, especially for those riding in smaller vehicles. Because trucks have the potential to cause so much damage, there are important safety standards trucking companies and drivers must follow to mitigate the risk of an accident. Some of these safety standards involve performing routine maintenance on trucks to make sure they are [...]

Commercial trucks are large, heavy vehicles that involve a variety of complex systems, and the failure of equipment on a truck can lead to a dangerous truck accident. In some cases, collisions may occur because a trailer becomes decoupled from the cab of a truck during transit. A decoupled trailer will create a massive obstacle in the road, and other vehicles may be unable to avoid a collision. In these [...]