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Tips for Avoiding Accidents with Commercial Trucks

west_seegmiller — Thu, 13 May 2010 15:25:37 +0000

The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) indicates that commercial truck accidents account for 98 percent of traffic fatalities involving automobile drivers annually. This is true...

National Truck Accident Statistics

john_wright — Wed, 12 May 2010 23:53:01 +0000

Accidents involving commercial trucks occur when large trailers collide with other vehicles or pedestrians. Over 500,000 truck accidents occur each year in the United States. Of these total truck accidents are a high number...

Jackknife Accidents: Insurance Claims and Trucking Accidents

philip_berenz — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:53:48 +0000

Jackknife accidents can be a deadly occurrence on roads and interstates throughout the United States. A jackknifing occurs when the trailer of a tractor-trailer truck loses control, swings out, and...

Delivery Truck Accident Injuries and Fatalities

stephen_estey — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:19:17 +0000

Drivers of delivery trucks have a duty of care to drive safely and prevent accidents, despite pressures to deliver packages on time. This legal guide explains some of the causes of delivery...

Truck Driver Negligence

Linda.Adams.1 — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:40:36 +0000

With trucking accidents on the rise over the last several years, the federal, state and local governments as well as truck manufacturers have recognized that big rig trucks result in a large portion of fatal...

DUI Trucking Accidents

Andreana.Pentaris.BLOCKED — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:34:25 +0000

Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol, also referred to as drunk driving, is one of the most common offenses in the court systems today.

Intoxicated Truck Drivers

Linda.Adams.1 — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:30:52 +0000

Each year over one hundred thousand people are injured in truck related accidents. These accidents are caused by many different reasons, including driver impairment and faulty trucks. When alcohol of drugs...

Rear End and Head On Collisions

Pratul.Lakhotia — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:47:15 +0000

Semi rear end and semi head on crash are two of the most common tractor-trailer crashes on the roadways of the country today. These crashes range from mild to severe and can cause serious bodily harm to individuals involved. The....

Jackknife Accident

Andreana.Pentaris.BLOCKED — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:35:19 +0000

Jackknife accidents are most commonly caused by the sudden application of the brakes in a tractor-trailer. In some cases, though, improperly adjusted brakes can cause jackknife accidents. Improperly adjusted brakes and brake failure in trucks are one of the top reasons for truck accidents on the US roadways. Loss of pedal pressure is among the most common symptoms of brake failure. In

Truck Accidents Linked to Low Pay Rate

steven_j_gordon — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:00:31 +0000

The problem occurs when drivers work a regular schedule and only make a minimum amount of money. This forces drivers to seek other ways to make money, which can include working overtime. Working overtime leads to speeding...