The cell phone is in its infancy as a form of communication (let’s say – in comparison to the age old form of exchanging information – talking) yet I would venture to say that the usage of cell phones is nearly ubiquitous. We don’t just rely on them for conversation anymore but for any number […]
Statistics reveal that there is at least one fatality in 98% of accidents involving semi-trucks. Realistically, then, that means in any accident in which one of the vehicles is a semi-truck, at least one person is killed. Moreover, there is an average of 130,000 persons injured in semi-truck accidents annually as well. Put in human […]
After a very serious accident that resulted in severe injury, many people have a hard time coping with the changes to their circumstances and their injuries. Retaining an attorney, specifically retaining an eighteen wheeler accident attorney, can be crucial at that time. It is difficult for an injury victim to do anything, let alone hire […]
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the agency is seeking to finalize several important regulations by the end of this year, which will include a requirement for seatbelts on commercial buses. The original proposal for seatbelts on commercial buses has been long delayed and met substantial resistance. While there are some issues to […]
Statistics show that up to 32 million people a day travel by some sort of bus—be it a school bus, city bus, charter bus, or Greyhound. The minimum number of injury and fatality accidents seems to indicate that bus travel is relatively safe. Even so, there are measures that potential bus travelers can take to […]
Talk about your ‘no-brainers’. To ensure there would be ‘no room for confusion,’ a representative of the Department of Transportation issued a notice recently that clarifies what already should be apparent: In no uncertain terms federal regulations prohibit the use of marijuana by commercial drivers in interstate commerce, even in states that permit use of […]
Commercial vehicles are significantly larger than a typical passenger car or pickup truck and operate in a distinctly different manner. While a passenger car generally weighs 5000 pounds or less, a big rig can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Understanding big rigs requires an examination of how they operate. A tractor-trailer’s gross axle weight rating […]
Large, gigantic trucks, 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, and other huge vehicles are mainly used to transport heavy cargo or materials from one place to another. Similarly, a large truck is a vehicle that weighs 10,000 pounds or more. Overloading- truck accidents can occur when commercial drivers or truck drivers do not properly secure the load or cargo […]
A dump truck driver who was convicted on several charges over the 2010 wrongful deaths of four motorcyclists was recently sentenced to twenty-six years in jail. The professional driver was convicted of manslaughter, aggravated assault and endangerment according to reports. Apparently the truck driver ran over several motorcycle riders who were stopped at a red […]
Truck accidents are on the rise in the US, especially in states like Texas and Florida. Each state has its own rules and regulations pertaining to such truck-related accidents, but most have adopted the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Therefore, victims of truck accidents need to be able to search for the best truck accident […]
Well, over one hundred cars were involved in a pile-up on Interstate 10 outside of Beaumont, Texas. Two vehicles crashed in what was described as dense fog, leading to a massive multiple-vehicle crash. The chain reaction resulted in a stretch of cars and eighteen-wheelers that was over 1 mile long. Reports indicate that up to […]
Improperly secured or shifting loads on semi-trucks (and other vehicles) that come loose can – and in many cases, have – caused property damage, injury and even deaths. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety – there are an estimated f 25,000 accidents annually across the country that result from improperly secured payloads and […]
With growing economy, the numbers of transport companies have also grown during the recent decade. And unfortunately, so have the serious injury and fatal semi truck accidents. But, it has to be noted that rules of the road are quite different for passenger cars and pickup trucks than they are for professional truck drivers. For […]
A truck driver who was in an accident when he lost consciousness and struck a trooper has been deemed to be unfit to drive a commercial vehicle, according to reports. The DOT, through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, apparently has issued an order disqualifying the trucker from further driving commercial vehicles. The safety regulations […]
Almost from the moment a semi-truck accident occurs, the process of collecting evidence also begins. Law enforcement and accident reconstructionists collect accounts from eyewitnesses, video footage from any cameras in the area, and other available data in any format. Some of the most important data comes from the accident scene and the vehicles. Black box […]
The following are from reports of authentic events that had fatal results: *In one Midwest town 2 people were killed in separate accidents when a tire from a passing semi-truck went airborne and crashed into nearby vehicles. *In a town out west one of two semi-truck tires came loose simultaneously from a rig and bounced […]
One of the most surprising discoveries in recent years is the negative effect that continued exposure to diesel fuels can have on truck drivers. Diesel fuel is a petroleum product. Its use is widespread – and is an energy source for a variety of products including automobiles, generators, light-duty and heavy-duty trucks, and railroad locomotives. […]
A driver who apparently fell asleep at the wheel is being blamed for a truck accident that happened early this morning on Interstate 5. The big rig rolled over and partially blocked the highway, which snarled traffic for hours. According to reports, the semi-truck rollover involved in injury of a passenger of the big rig. […]
Semi-truck driving and safety depend on the physical condition of the trucker and statistics regarding the physical state of the semi-truck driver are very important. In fact, this information is much more difficult to uncover – particularly in this day and age of numbers and data. What follows is what I am able to share. […]
A big rig driver was killed Thursday evening on US 59 near the Grand Parkway. Apparently, the trucker had pulled his vehicle off the roadway and was inspecting his tractor and trailer with a flashlight when he stepped into a lane of traffic. A car passing by, headed south on US 59, struck the truck […]
Because of the risks associated with 80,000-pound vehicles on roadways at highway speeds, the truck accident regulations include programs designed to prevent accidents and injuries from substance abuse by truckers, specifically alcohol or drug use by truck drivers. Section 382 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations provides guidance for motor carriers that employ truck […]
