Truck drivers who do not follow these regulations risk, not only penalties, but the lives of others on the road. Truck drivers can feel a lot of pressure at their job. It’s not just about being safe on the road, but since some are paid per mile driven, they may feel they need to get … Read more
Follow these safety tips to avoid getting involved in a car accident with a semi-truck. When you get into an accident with another vehicle, the severity often depends on two primary metrics: Size and speed. When one or both of the cars are going fast, the crashes are often much more severe. The same goes … Read more
Accidents can happen anywhere, anytime, and for various reasons. However, imagine you’re driving down the highway and suddenly you have to slam on the brakes because there is a truck stopped on the highway. The vehicle coming from behind slams into the back of your car, leaving you injured and with a badly damaged vehicle. … Read more
One of the biggest legal issues facing you after an accident with a large truck is to determine fault. The Department of Transportation reports that in car accidents involving large trucks, around 87% of the accidents are because of truck driver error. A truck can weigh up to 30 times more than a passenger car, resulting … Read more
Semi-trucks form a relatively small part of registered vehicles on the road; however, they are the cause of a large number of road accidents. Car accidents involving semi-trucks often result in catastrophic injuries and fatalities. The most common cause of car accidents is not looking for other motorists and pedestrians on the road while making a right turn. … Read more
Large industrial trucks are difficult to move around corners, putting other vehicles and pedestrians at risk. Truck accidents are quite common, not only in Missouri but in the entire United States. It is not easy to maneuver large industrial or commercial trucks in a densely populated area; because of their huge size, even minute errors can lead … Read more