Category Archives: Truck Accident
Were You Injured In A Truck Accident Caused By A Tire Blowout?
Most commercial vehicles are made up of cabs that are attached (temporarily) to large trailers, both of which have a series of wheels and tires. That’s why semi-trucks are commonly referred to as “18 wheelers.” Unfortunately, because large trucks travel so many miles and often carry heavy cargo, the tires on those vehicles are… Read More »
Tips For Avoiding Truck Accidents
Semi-trucks are, on average, around 72 feet in length, 8.5 feet wide, and 13.5 feet tall. This, combined with the fact that many semi-trucks weigh in at around 80,000 pounds, makes them a force to contend with for anyone else on the road. Even with special training, these vehicles can be hard to control,… Read More »
Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes When Filing A Truck Accident Claim
Commercial vehicles, like semi-trucks, outweigh even the largest SUVs and passenger trucks on the road, often by as much as 20 to one. The consequences of collisions between vehicles of such varying sizes can be devastating, and even deadly, for occupants of the smaller vehicles. Unfortunately, even when they are to blame, many trucking… Read More »
Dump Truck Dangers
Any type of large truck poses a risk to other drivers. Certain kinds of trucks, however, are a particular threat to others on the road. Dump trucks, for instance, which carry extremely heavy, uneven loads, are known for making frequent stops, and are often out early in the morning before the sun has risen…. Read More »
What To Do After A Truck Accident
While all car accidents can have potentially serious consequences, certain kinds of crashes, or collisions involving certain types of vehicles, are known for being especially dangerous. Accidents that involve commercial vehicles, for instance, are notorious for causing devastating injuries to the occupants of the smaller vehicle. Recovering compensation after this kind of accident can… Read More »
5 Tips For Sharing The Road With Commercial Vehicles
Auto accidents that involve semi trucks and other commercial vehicles are notorious for causing devastating injuries. For this reason, motorists should use extra care when sharing the road with these kinds of vehicles. We’ve included a few tips to help you with this endeavor, but also recognize that sometimes, even the most careful of… Read More »
Blind Spot Truck Accidents
All kinds of car crashes can result in serious injuries for the occupants of the vehicles involved. Some types of collisions, however, have a greater potential to cause injuries and property damage than others. Often, it is collisions involving large commercial vehicles (which have much larger blind spots than most passenger vehicles) that tend… Read More »
