Semi-truck Accidents
How Can I Prove Liability in a Truck Crash Case?
Gathering Evidence For A Truck Crash Claim Proving liability in a truck crash claim can be complex, with multiple responsible parties. Although the process is complicated, knowing what to expect..
The 8 Most Common Causes of Truck Accidents
Examining the Causes of Truck Crashes Truck crashes occur on U.S roadways every day. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, between 2018 and 2019, 5,005 large trucks were involved..
Can The New Sleeper Berth Rule Help Truck Drivers Avoid Fatigue?
What is the New Sleeper Berth Rule? The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) added a new sleeper berth rule in September 2020 with the hopes of reducing the risk..
Most Common Truck System Failures Related to Crashes
Mechanical Errors Leading to Truck Accidents Truck accidents happen due to many different reasons. From distracted driving and driving while intoxicated to speeding and mechanical errors, truck crashes are one..
What Does it Mean When a Truck is “Bobtailing?”
What is a “Bobtail” Truck? Simply put, a bobtail truck is a semi-truck without an attached trailer. While you’ve probably seen trucks like this on the road on many occasions,..
Who is Responsible for a Truck Accident Caused By Brake Failure?
Understanding the Causes of Brake Failure in Trucks There are many reasons why truck accidents happen. From driver error to bad road conditions, truck accidents occur on Missouri roads every..
Safety Tips for Passenger Vehicles Driving Next to Trucks
How To Stay Safe When Sharing the Road with Commercial Vehicles Smaller cars are no match when it comes to motor vehicle crashes with trucks. The weight and massive size..
Are Black Boxes Required in Commercial Trucks?
What is a Black Box? A black box is also known as an event data recorder. It’s a device required on all commercial trucks and can record a driver’s actions..
The Most Common FMCSA Safety Violations
Who is the FMCSA? The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Its responsibility is to enforce regulations to ensure commercial vehicle..
Secondary Brain Conditions after a Motor Vehicle Crash
Understanding the Long-Term Impact of a Brain Injury A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs as a result of a sudden blow or jolt to the head; usually, these types of..
Catastrophic Injury and Truck Accident Statistics
Catastrophic Injury Statistics and Truck Accidents It is expected that by 2030, crashes will become the fifth leading cause of death in the US. Trucking is not an easy job,..
The Most Common Motor Carrier Safety Violations
Understanding FMCSA Guideline Violations The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates motor carriers to ensure all motorists on the road stay safe. While there are specific safety protocols in..
Why Do Trucks Jackknife?
What is a “Jackknife” Truck Accident? If you know how a pocket knife works, it will be easy to understand the concept of a jackknife trucking accident. Jackknifing involves the..
Do Commercial Drivers Get Enough Training?
Understanding CDL Requirements Operating a commercial vehicle requires the driver to have the knowledge, experience, skills, and physical capabilities to ensure their safety and other drivers’ safety while on the..
Hazmat Truck Accidents and Toxic Exposure
Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries Whether mild or severe, any brain injury is a cause for concern and should be addressed as soon as possible. While some brain injuries are lower-risk,..
The Dangers of Bridge Strikes
Bridge Strike Road Hazards A bridge or tunnel strike happens when a motor vehicle is taller than the clearance underneath the structure, and typically happens with large trucks and buses...
The Survival Rate of Head-On Truck Collisions
What You Need to Know About Truck Crashes The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that there were 5,005 deaths related to large truck accidents in 2019. While any..
Will the COVID-19 Pandemic Impact Trucking Safety?
The Impact of COVID-19 and Trucking Safety Since March, the Department of Transportation (DOT) lifted the regulations for hours of service for commercial vehicle drivers that deliver COVID-19 relief. This..