On Alabama Roads: What to Do After a Commercial Truck Accident Commercial truck wrecks are different in some ways than car wrecks, and knowing the proper steps to take if you get into a truck accident on an Alabama road or Interstate Highway through Alabama can not only save lives, but also make any legal …
Commercial trucking is a booming business in the United States. According to the most recent data from The American Trucking Association, the industry set a new record in 2014 by generating $726.4 billion in revenue. In 2015, the number of truckers on the road increased to 3.5 million – a jump of nearly 3 percent …
There’s no such thing as a “minor” semi-truck accident. Even when there are no serious injuries or property damage, a crash with an 18-wheeler is always a traumatic experience. However, when injuries do happen in a truck wreck, they are often severe – and the occupants of passenger vehicles tend to suffer the worst of …
The top priority of every driver should be safety. This is particularly true for commercial truckers whose vehicles are up to 30 times heavier than passenger cars. Unfortunately, tractor-trailer accidents are alarmingly common in the United States. Large truck wrecks killed 3,660 people in 2014 and injured thousands more. In addition to the loss of …
In an effort to reduce the number of truck accident fatalities, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration introduced the Hours of Service Regulations, which limit the number of hours commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers can operate their vehicles within certain time frames. Despite these laws, which went into effect in 2012, the truck crash fatality …
Due to their size and weight, tractor-trailers can cleave a path of destruction. A crash with a passenger vehicle is likely to end with serious injuries and fatalities. Although 18-wheelers are now manufactured with advanced safety features, truck accidents continue to cause an alarming number of traffic deaths every year. According to the Insurance Institute …
Two people were airlifted to UAB Hospital after a three-vehicle crash involving a log truck. According to The Anniston Star, the accident happened on U.S. 78 just before 7 a.m. The two victims who were airlifted were 22-year-old Trent Jackson and his grandmother, Nell Jackson. Trent Jackson was released from the hospital with a broken …
Who Is Liable for Damages? Driving a truck is a dangerous way to earn an income. Traveling long hours on unfamiliar roads, often through adverse weather is not exactly a safe way to make a living. It should come as no surprise, then, that semi-truck drivers cause an alarming number of wrecks. Due to the …
A three-vehicle crash on U.S. 61 that left one man dead has resulted in the arrest of the dump truck driver who allegedly caused the wreck. According to WBRZ2, 26-year-old Deante Dixon now faces charges related to failure to stop at a stop sign and negligent homicide. The crash happened at the intersection of U.S. …
The tires are the only points of contact that a truck has with the road, so a tire defect could have serious repercussions. According to The Large Truck Crash Causation Study, vehicle defects contribute to 10 percent of all truck crashes.
Commercial truckers are among the most experienced drivers on U.S. roads. Most of them undergo comprehensive accident-prevention training.
A child sustained injuries and two other people died in a devastating accident involving a dump truck on U.S. 78. According to AL.com, the dump truck caught on fire and its driver sustained fatal injuries.
A truck driver was hospitalized with serious injuries after a wreck on Interstate 10. According to the SunHerald, the man was driving a pest control truck in the eastbound lane when it left the road and rolled several times.
Due to their size and weight, commercial trucks can cause devastating accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, crashes involving large trucks killed 3,903 people and injured 111,000 in 2014.
A crash with a large truck or bus is likely to end with injuries or fatalities. In 2015, there were 91 busses and large trucks involved in deadly accidents in Louisiana, according to the Highway Safety Research Group of Louisiana State University.
Commercial truck accidents are often deadly. Due to their size and weight, 18 wheelers can cleave a path of destruction. Victims who are lucky enough to survive often require months of rehabilitation and time off work. Some never make full recoveries. If you drive a passenger vehicle, it is essential that you are cautious …
Commercial truckers are among the most experienced drivers on Mississippi roads, but they are not immune to accidents. In fact, 3,964 people in the United States lost their lives in large truck crashes in 2013, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. If you drive a commercial truck or SUV, these six tips can …
Commercial trucks carry more momentum than passenger vehicles. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, trucks often weigh 20 to 30 times more than passenger vehicles. As a result, the force of a crash is likely to cause serious injuries and fatalities. In 2014, there were 2,485 passenger vehicle occupant deaths resulting from truck …
Driver fatigue is a common cause of car and truck accidents, and it is particularly prevalent in drivers who travel long distances. Despite laws that regulate the number of hours that truckers can be on the road, tragic reports continue to surface about truck drivers falling asleep at the wheel. According to the Federal Motor …
Truck accidents are more common in Alabama than in many other regions of the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 1,223 vehicles involved in fatal crashes in 2012, 111 of which were large trucks. There are several causes of truck accidents – from driver fatigue to distractions – and …