Most years, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or FMCSA, performs studies and keeps data on the number of crashes in the country. The agency does this to identify areas of concern and to provide data to those who can address those issues. The statistics...
Truck Accidents
What are some of the most common injuries in trucking accidents?
Commercial trucking crashes are notorious for causing severe injuries. The big difference in size between a commercial truck and a passenger vehicle can lead to severe injuries for the people in the smaller vehicle after a wreck. Commercial vehicle owner-operators and...
How often is the commercial driver at fault for a trucking crash?
After a car crash, police officers will have to investigate to determine fault. The insurance companies of the drivers involved in the crash may also conduct their own investigations. Information about what causes the crash will become part of the public record and...
What benefits are available after a loved one dies in a trucking crash?
There is no worse feeling than losing someone you love suddenly due to another person’s negligence. Unfortunately, many trucking collisions are a result of drivers who are pushing to complete jobs when they’re in a rush or too tired to drive safely. After a loved...
Truck drivers are at risk for distractions, too
The temptation to multi-task while behind the wheel is strong in casual drivers and commercial truck drivers alike. In fact, the truck drivers might be more prone to distraction simply because they are behind the wheel for such long stretches of time. The desire to...
The most common injuries in trucking accidents
If you make your living out on the road behind the wheel of a truck, you are exposed to a certain amount of risk that comes with the job. Truck drivers suffer serious injuries associated with their jobs every day. Even if you don’t get into an accident, you can still...
What rights do you have if a loved one dies in a trucking crash?
Any kind of motor vehicle collision could turn out to be fatal, but commercial trucking crashes have a higher risk of causing death or life-altering injuries. The massive size of tractor-trailers can cause the complete destruction of a passenger vehicle in a crash....
Georgia truckers and others must follow these rules
If you’ve ever been driving on a Georgia highway when a tractor-trailer comes barreling up behind you or merges into your path, you understand how an otherwise uneventful road trip can suddenly become stressful. Sadly, truck accidents often result in fatalities or...
How truck company polices can lead to unsafe driving habits
Trucking or transportation companies usually have dozens of drivers on staff and often maintain their own fleet of vehicles. Safety should be a top priority for these companies, as their drivers could easily cause fatal crashes or unimaginable levels of property...
Bill Seeks Increased Insurance Coverage for Truck Drivers
If you’ve never been in a car accident, you likely haven’t given much thought to the role of insurance companies and insurance policies. But the role these policies play is essential. In the aftermath of most auto accidents (whether they are litigated or not), the...
