When the front of a commercial vehicle collides with the side of a passenger vehicle, there is a high risk of serious injuries. These collisions are particularly dangerous for the occupants of the passenger vehicle that have less side protection. Determining fault in...
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Truck Accidents
Reasons not to drive next to an overloaded truck
When navigating the highways and roads, it’s common to encounter large trucks hauling significant cargo. While many of these trucks are well-maintained and safely operated, overloaded trucks pose substantial risks to both the drivers of the trucks and other road...
The 3 most common reasons truckers cause serious collisions
Professionals operating commercial trucks have to complete special training. They need to fulfill educational requirements that involve taking a course and then passing a test. Those who have secured a commercial driver's license (CDL) can operate a semi-truck on...
Why would a trucking company be responsible for an accident?
In some cases, if you’re involved in an accident involving a semi-truck, it is just the truck driver who is at fault. For example, truck drivers are prohibited from using handheld devices while they drive. If a driver was holding their cellphone and so they lost...
The FMCSA prohibits the use of handheld devices
Truck drivers often cross state lines and may even drive across the entire country. Many states now prohibit the use of handheld devices in the car, so drivers are not allowed to do this. These laws apply to truck drivers as well as commuters and others. But even if...
Truckers face deadly risks when driving in winter
Does your daily commute take you onto the interstates or freeways? If so, you likely spend time twice daily jockeying for position with these big-road behemoths. The wintry weather conditions we have thus far experienced in Winter 2023 – 2024 only make these highway...
3 reasons why you shouldn’t overload a truck
Every logistics manager and truck owner understands the critical importance of optimizing cargo loads for safe and efficient transportation. Overloading a truck is a common pitfall that can lead to a myriad of issues, ranging from safety hazards to legal consequences....
3 causes of semitruck crashes besides trucker error
Semitruck crashes are serious incidents because innocent people can suffer catastrophic injuries. While some may think the trucker is always to blame, this isn’t true. There are several factors besides the trucker that may lead to wrecks. Understanding the root cause...
Truck accidents and flying debris
When people imagine a truck accident, they may think of a tractor-trailer crashing into another vehicle. Such scenarios play out in many crashes on Oklahoma roads. However, there are other ways in which people may suffer harm. Debris flying from a tractor-trailer may...
Injuries resulting from truck accidents
Even a minor truck accident could leave a victim suffering severe harm. A collision with a tractor-trailer could involve multiple vehicles, leading to several victims suffering from many injuries. Persons hurt in an accident on an Oklahoma road may file a civil...