Truck accidents often result in catastrophic injuries to all those involved. Unlike accidents involving two passenger vehicles, the power and size of commercial trucks virtually guarantee that one or both parties will suffer serious injuries. In addition to addressing injuries and property damage, parties injured in a truck accident must take the...
Category: Truck Accident
How Do Trucking Regulations Affect Accident Claims?
Truck accidents tend to result in serious injuries. One of the reasons for this is that commercial trucks are large, powerful vehicles. Therefore, when they collide with passenger vehicles, such as cars, the results are often catastrophic. Commercial truck drivers and the companies they work for must comply with a variety of...
Common Injuries Sustained from Truck Accidents
Due to their size and power, truck accidents tend to result in serious injuries. Commercial trucks often weigh upwards of 80,000 pounds, meaning that they present a serious danger to other vehicles on the road. There are many causes of truck accidents, including driver fatigue, distracted driving, poor vehicle maintenance, mechanical...
Top Causes of Truck Accidents and How to Avoid Them
Truck accidents are extremely common—and extremely dangerous. In fact, accidents involving commercial trucks are far more likely to result in serious injuries and fatalities than those involving other types of vehicles. Fortunately, by taking precautions, it’s possible to drastically reduce your odds of being involved in an accident with a semi-truck. In...
