Blog: Truck Accidents

In the aftermath of a serious truck accident, injured parties and their families are often upended and disoriented. Dealing with injuries, insurance, and possible litigation can be a lot to deal with all at one time. Even if it is perfectly clear that the truck company is liable for the accident, victims injured in the […]

Many people think that truckers are among the safest drivers because they are driving constantly and must be extra aware of their big vehicle. Yet, driving for hours on end can leave truck drivers vulnerable to potential hazards and accidents. Driving a big rig is not a walk in the park and truck drivers must […]

Recently, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposed new regulations and hours of service (HOS) rules for commercial truck drivers to help increase the safety and well-being of those in the trucking industry and reduce truck accidents. On August 14, important revisions were made to the FMCSA’s original HOS rules, with a 45-day period […]

The Senate reached a bipartisan agreement regarding the implementation of a new bill that would introduce speed limiters on new large trucks. The bill, titled The Cullum Owings Large Truck Safe Operating Speed Act of 2019, is in honor of a truck accident victim and is meant to reduce the risk of truck-related accidents in […]

The trucking industry is becoming increasingly concerned about truck drivers using drugs behind the wheel. The Trucking Alliance has publicly expressed that drug use among truckers is a public safety crisis. This conclusion was reached after companies began using two methods to test applicants for the presence of drugs. Traditionally, a urine test is utilized […]

A Federal Express truck fatally struck a Pennsylvania woman on Wednesday, July 10. The trucking accident occurred around 9 am in Ligonier, Pennsylvania when the 54-year-old woman escorted two children to school. While she walked within the intersection that contained a pedestrian walkway and stop sign, the FedEx truck hit her, and she became trapped […]

Commercial drivers spend hours driving on highways, rural roads, and everything in between. This makes their job a dangerous one; one that requires patience, focus, and an ability to deal with boredom. Unfortunately, statistics prove that many truck drivers are encountering new distractions despite using hands-free devices. These distractions are leading to unsafe roads, injuries, […]

Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes adverse effects in the body. These adverse effects typically include extreme fatigue, making those who suffer from the disorder prone to accidents. For commercial drivers, suffering from sleep apnea puts many lives in danger. Therefore, it is important for patients to seek treatment options to keep […]

With increasing developments in technology, cell phone usage has both helped and hurt society. Cell phones provide communication and information with the touch of a button. However, many people abuse cell phones in dangerous situations, including behind the wheel. Commercial truck drivers have a responsibility to be safe on the road, however, many of these […]

Heavy vehicles moving at quick speeds have the capability to cause serious injury or even fatality. They are innately dangerous. Despite the efforts of safety lobbyists for the federal government to require trucks to set their speed limiter devices to 65 mph, the last two presidential administrations have failed to act. Lobbyists led by the […]