Category: Truck Accidents

A fully loaded commercial truck can legally weigh up to 80,000 pounds when it uses a five-axle combination. Smaller trucks have lower legal weight limits. Trucking companies and drivers are required to ensure that vehicles are properly loaded and do not exceed these limits.  Unfortunately, in an effort to maximize profits, some trucks are overloaded, […]

Commercial truck accidents are some of the most devastating and destructive accidents due to the massive size and weight of the average truck compared to a passenger vehicle. If the occupants of the passenger vehicle involved in the accident survived the crash, they often suffer catastrophic injuries that require extensive and ongoing medical care, which […]

Every vehicle has at least one blind spot where the driver cannot see other vehicles in the vicinity, even when using their mirrors. These blind spots are usually on the sides and directly behind the vehicle. Due to their massive size, commercial trucks have much larger blind spots than the average passenger vehicle. The Federal […]

Large commercial vehicles require skill and caution to operate safely, and when a driver engages in reckless behavior, the consequences can be devastating. If a truck driver’s aggression causes a crash, there are important steps to take to protect legal rights and gather evidence that may be necessary for a claim. How Can I Document […]

Truck accidents are responsible for some of the most devastating injuries, fatalities, and property damage due to the massive size and weight of the average commercial truck. While most truck accidents are caused by driver error, including distracted driving, speeding, and drowsy driving, mechanical failure is responsible for ten percent of truck accidents, according to […]

Jackknife accidents involving large trucks and trailers are among the most dangerous events on the road. They happen when a truck’s trailer swings out and forms an angle with the cab, resembling the shape of a folding knife. These crashes can lead to severe injuries, extensive property damage, or worse. What Causes a Jackknife Accident? Jackknife […]

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, brake failure in trucks poses a significant risk for accidents, contributing to 29 percent of large truck crashes. Proper maintenance and regular inspections are essential to prevent these failures and enhance road safety. The reasons for brake failure vary, and it is important to be aware of […]

Your truck accident case may be worth more than you think. More insurance coverage is available to pay for your injuries, as there is a minimum insurance coverage of $750,000. In reality, each truck will have $1 million or more coverage. There is a reason why truck accident settlements tend to be higher. Not only […]