Safety Inspections and Their Role in Preventing Truck Accidents in Mississippi
Truck accidents are a major concern across the United States, with over 5,000 people dying in large truck crashes each year. In Mississippi specifically, around 130 people are killed annually in crashes involving large trucks like 18-wheelers and dump trucks. While truck drivers and companies should follow safety protocols, the high number of trucking…
Long-Term Health Effects of Injuries from Truck Accidents in Kansas
Truck accidents are a leading cause of severe and catastrophic injuries in Kansas. When a semi-truck or other large commercial vehicle collides with a smaller passenger vehicle, the occupants of the passenger vehicle are likely to suffer significant trauma that can have lasting health consequences. This article will examine some of the common long-term…
How to Navigate Roadside Safety After a Truck Accident in Illinois
Trucks are massive vehicles that can cause extensive damage and injuries when they collide with passenger vehicles. If you’ve been involved in an accident with a truck in Illinois, it’s important to understand how to protect your safety and your rights after the crash occurs. You may even need to speak with an attorney…
Driver Fatigue and Truck Crashes in Kansas: A Recipe for Tragedy
Truck crashes are a problem on America’s highways. 4,764 people died in crashes with large trucks in 2022, 66% of them passengers in other vehicles. 35% of accidents happened on Interstates and freeways, but 16% occurred on minor roads. Our Wichita personal injury lawyer is ready to help if you or a loved one…
The Impact of Poor Truck Maintenance on South Carolina Road Safety and Liability
Trucking is a major industry in South Carolina, with over 21,730 trucking companies operating in the state. However, poor maintenance of large trucks can lead to catastrophic crashes and hazards on South Carolina’s roads. Understanding the impacts of improper truck maintenance and how it relates to legal liability is critical for improving road safety….
Addressing the Mental Health Struggles of Truck Accident Victims in Nebraska
Truck accidents are often more severe than regular car crashes due to the massive size and weight of commercial trucks, with 35 fatal accidents involving semi-rigs in Nebraska recorded in 2020. When a passenger vehicle collides with a semi truck or big rig, the injuries sustained are frequently catastrophic or fatal. Even if truck…
Truck Driver Substance Abuse: Its Impact on Colorado Accident Claims
Substance abuse among truck drivers is a major concern across the United States, including in Colorado. 56% of motor vehicle accidents where someone is killed or badly injured involve an intoxicated driver. When truck drivers cause accidents due to impaired driving, it can have significant legal implications for accident claims in Colorado. Prevalence of…
FMCSA Regulations and Your Ohio Truck Accident Case
Truck accidents are a leading cause of serious injury and death on our nation’s highways. In 2019 alone, there were over 5,000 fatalities in crashes involving large trucks and buses across the United States. If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident in Ohio, it’s important to understand how…
The Impact of Weather Conditions on Truck Accidents in Missouri
Missouri’s diverse climate and geography make driving conditions highly variable across the state. From snowy winters in the north to humid summers in the south, truck drivers must constantly adapt to changing weather patterns. Unfortunately, adverse weather is a major contributing factor in truck accidents each year. Understanding how specific weather conditions impact truck…
Tow Truck Accidents: Complexities of Multiple Vehicles and Liability in Tennessee
Towing vehicles on public roads is an inherently risky activity. When accidents occur involving tow trucks, the situation can become even more complicated due to the multiple large vehicles involved. Determining liability in tow truck crashes requires untangling a web of contributory actions and failures to establish which party or parties are at fault….