Driver fatigue is both a pervasive issue in trucking and a frequent cause of truck crashes. The demanding nature of long-haul trucking schedules, combined with irregular work hours and inadequate rest breaks, creates the perfect storm for fatigue-related accidents....
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Trucking Accidents
What injuries can someone get from a truck rollover?
In the realm of road accidents, truck rollovers pose a particularly severe threat. These incidents can lead to a range of injuries, impacting not only the truck driver but also other motorists on the road. Understanding the dangers associated with truck rollovers is...
Common causes of trucking accidents
Trucking accidents are a common concern on the road, often resulting in serious consequences for all parties involved. These accidents can lead to serious injury or even death, particularly for those in the other vehicle. According to Forbes, 72 percent of fatality...
What are some types of burns you can get in a truck accident?
There were 4,998 truck and large bus accidents in 2020 in America alone, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Truck accidents are harrowing events that can result in various injuries, with burns being one of the most severe and life-altering...
An example timeline for a severe crash case
Every state has its own laws when it comes to traffic accidents, and Texas is no exception. The reporting requirements, case timelines and many other factors also and on the exact details of the case. With that in mind, this article will look at an example process for...
How may speed and weight factor into a truck crash?
A basic rule of safe driving is that you do not exceed the posted speed limit. Commercial truck drivers have the same obligation. In fact, they must take special caution with their speed or they could cause a devastating crash. Truck drivers must not only be conscious...
Why do tractor-trailer brakes stop working?
Because tractor-trailers can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, brake failure often leads to catastrophic consequences. For example, according to reporting from NBC News, four people died in Colorado recently when a truck slammed into stopped traffic after its brakes...
Bicyclists should be aware of these large truck blind spots
Every motorist on the road, particularly those professionally driving large commercial vehicles, has a responsibility to uphold safe driving practices for the good of everyone. That said, bicyclists must also do their part to protect their own safety and prevent...
How does a truck’s size impact the possibility of an accident?
When you share the road with a variety of different types of vehicles, you may encounter situations that are unsafe. A large truck pulling up alongside you or trying to overtake you while driving could be one of those situations. Understanding why a truck's size can...
Understanding the rules governing truck accident lawsuits
A substantial number of freight hubs in Texas means that large rigs share the roads and highways with other motor vehicles daily. Recent data from the National Safety Council shows that Texas has more truck crash-related fatalities than any other state. To gain...