Category: Truck Accidents
How Driver Fatigue Contributes to Truck Accidents
Trucks are dangerous neighbors on the road under ideal conditions. But if you have a tired trucker riding beside you, the risk of a crash increases exponentially. Truck drivers work long and unconventional schedules. Falling asleep for even a second...
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The Contribution of Driver Fatigue to Truck Accidents
Truck driver fatigue is a leading contributor to truck accidents. It’s so prevalent that state and federal regulations restrict commercial operators’ drive times to ensure they get adequate rest. Long hauls, even within state lines, can lead to driver fatigue,...
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Common Injuries after Trucking Accidents
When a semi-truck collides with a car or light truck, the force generated can be 22 times greater than that of a typical passenger car collision. The smaller vehicle bears the brunt of the impact, and the occupants inside are...
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Are Driverless Trucks the Future of the Trucking Industry?
Commercial trucking is vital to the U.S. economy. Roughly 80 percent of Americans rely on trucking for daily deliveries of materials, goods, and products. In addition, the trucking industry faces a continual shortage of workers, lacking as many as 80,000...
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Tips to Avoid Truck Accidents
Sharing the road with large trucks can undoubtedly be intimidating, especially since a collision could result in catastrophic or fatal injuries. Although driving near 18-wheelers can be nerve-wracking, there are some practical safety measures that both can take to prevent...
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Study: 2020 Was a Dangerous Year for Motorists
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States last year, the roads emptied almost overnight. As stay-at-home orders kept families and workers home, traffic congestion reached record lows. While you might think that meant fewer accident-related deaths, new data shows...
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Truck Drivers and Distracted Driving: a Deadly Combination
Truck accidents are all too common on the roads of South Carolina and all other states across the country. Because these vehicles are so large, they are much more difficult to stop and are more susceptible to overturning when struck...
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Negligent Hiring or Supervision of Truck Drivers
If you were in an accident with a commercial truck, could you be the victim of negligent employment practices? It’s quite possible. There’s a growing gap between the number of trucking jobs available and the number of available drivers out...
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Wicked Driving Weather and Distractions: Safe Driving This Fall
What are the biggest hazards to watch out for on the road during the end of October and early November? A combination of seasonal factors can cause even professional drivers — those with a commercial drivers license (CDL) handling the...
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4 Things Commercial Truckers Can Do to Prevent Accidents
You can’t stop something from occurring if you don’t know why it happens in the first place. That’s why it’s so important for commercial truck drivers to understand how trucking accidents happen. While some aren’t preventable, many are — as...
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