Category: truck accidents

The federal government has created an array of laws that govern the activities of commercial trucking companies and the truck drivers that work for them. This is because of the extreme dangers presented by heavy semi-trucks, which move slowly and cannot navigate traffic in an agile way, making semi-trucks more prone to being in an…

Truck accidents happen for many reasons. While most people know the common causes, like being in the driver’s blind spot or a driver getting distracted behind the wheel, there are other things that could lead to serious collisions as well. For example, even when you come to a stop at an intersection, you could be…

You were traveling with family when your worst nightmare happened: A truck driver wasn’t paying attention, entered your lane and hit your vehicle. You lost control, and you went off the highway. Fortunately, there was only one major impact, but now you and your family members have injuries to tend to along with damage to…

If you have ever driven when there were many semi-trucks on the roads, you know that trucks can be dangerous to others. If a driver isn’t paying attention or falls asleep, he or she could quickly cause a truck accident. One firm in California is tackling this problem. Strong Tie Insurance Services wants to handle…

When a consumer driver experiences an accident with a commercial truck, the damage and injuries the victims suffer are often catastrophic. Even in relatively minor accidents that only result in moderate injuries or damage, the expenses of recovering physically and the other costs to the victims can add up quickly. If you have ever been…

Commercial drivers are held to higher standards than those who drive other vehicles. Why? Their vehicles are large and dangerous. When a semitruck or commercial vehicle gets into a crash, the stakes are higher for everyone involved. Larger vehicles tend to cause more serious accidents, and that means that even a low-speed collision could result…

Imagine driving down the highway. Suddenly, there’s a cloud burst and rain falls. Immediately, you try to brake, but your vehicle starts to slide. Why? The oil and rain have mixed to make the road slick. In your attempt to slow, you swerve and barely miss someone in another lane. Fortunately, you drive away without…

Crashes are bad enough when they’re between two small vehicles, but when they involve multiple semi-trucks, they can be lethal. The size of these vehicles makes them likely to crush and damage vehicles of all sizes, putting everyone’s lives at risk. Add to that the risk of hazardous materials spilling or the truck’s load breaking…

In just one year, nearly 300 Californians were killed in accidents involving large trucks, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Flat beds, 18-wheelers and semis are huge when compared to passenger vehicles. Driving them can be a challenge, even for professional drivers. Commercial truckers carry a lot of responsibility as accidents involving their…

Nothing gives a driver the chills like the shadow of a large commercial vehicle blocking out the sun. You know your chances of surviving a truck-altercation are slim. Here are the statistics Nearly five percent of all highway vehicles are commercial in nature. While you in your car are carefully transporting people, these are other…