Blog: Truck Accidents

Truck accidents have been steadily increasing in recent years. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), truck accidents increased by two percent from 2018 to 2019. Truck accidents have increased 37 percent from 2010. Over 5,000 deaths occurred from truck accidents in 2019, accounting for 10 percent of all traffic-related fatalities that year. There are […]

Many brain injuries can cause severe symptoms. The brain can suffer an injury without the head being directly impacted, making brain injuries common in motor vehicle accidents, especially those involving large trucks. Even at a slow speed, getting hit by a commercial truck can cause catastrophic injuries. Some injuries take time to show symptoms, meaning […]

Truck accidents with large commercial vehicles are often severe, and rear-end accidents are common. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that there are more than 2 million rear-end accidents throughout the United States each year. Rear-end collisions account for approximately 30 percent of all motor vehicle accidents. Catastrophic injuries can result from any […]

Anyone who has experienced a tire blowout while driving can tell you that it can be a very frightening experience. If a tire suddenly blows out, the vehicle could swerve, and you could try to pull over safely, but it is not always easy. What causes tire blowouts? What are the dangers? Weak Spots Tires […]

The economy does not stop when it is snowing, and truck drivers often feel pressured to make their deliveries. The trucking industry still has to keep moving products all over the United States in the winter. Many truck drivers feel pressure to meet deadlines, especially during wintertime, and many of them find the road conditions […]

  Even though the national trucking industry is one of the most highly regulated industries, it still has a big safety problem. There are many truck accidents in New Jersey and throughout the United States. One common factor that contributes to these accidents is drug use. In July 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration […]

Driving past a large commercial truck at more than 55 miles per hour on a highway can make any passenger driver nervous. Commercial trucks traveling at highway speeds can certainly be intimidating. However, dangerous situations can occur at low speeds. One particularly dangerous situation can occur when a truck is in the process of turning. […]

Due to the size of commercial trucks, it is rare to get into a truck accident and not suffer any severe vehicle damage or injuries. In the event that you choose to pursue legal action after a truck accident, you need strong representation. In a commercial truck accident case, multiple liable parties can be involved. You […]

Motor vehicle accidents are extremely dangerous and claim many lives every year in the United States. With all the assortments of different sizes and styles of passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles, the potential for deadly accidents is always present. The most catastrophic accidents, however, are often the ones involving commercial trucks. It is important to […]

A tractor trailer, a dump truck and a car collided on Route 295 in Gloucester County on Tuesday afternoon. One person in the crash died. The crash, which happened at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, closed southbound lanes on the highway near Exit 21 for at least an hour afterward.No more information was available from New […]