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Truck accidents can be some of the most devastating vehicle collisions on U.S. roadways. Because of the significant size and weight of semi-trucks, these accidents often lead to severe injuries and even death. The limited maneuverability and exceedingly long time and distance it takes for a big rig to stop …
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The average commercial truck weighs nearly 20 times more than a passenger vehicle. Despite strict safety regulations imposed on trucking companies and their drivers, trucking accidents remain common on our country’s roadways. Distracted driving, speeding, and driver fatigue can lead to serious accidents that far too commonly leave victims with …
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Autonomous trucks are becoming more of a staple in business fleets around the world. An increasing number of companies are integrating advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) into their fleets. These vehicles feature anti-collision technology, auto cruise control, and fatigue monitoring. They are paving the way for entirely autonomous fleets in …
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Accidents involving commercial trucks, such as big rigs, 18-wheelers, and tractor-trailers, very often result in catastrophic injuries to drivers and their passengers. Learning about the more commonly seen causes of trucking accidents can be helpful when filing a truck accident injury claim. By claiming with the at-fault party’s insurance company, …
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No one ever expects to be in a serious accident, especially involving a massive and powerful truck. One second you are driving along, and the next, you are seriously injured, and your car is in pieces. In the first moments following a crash, you probably haven’t even had time to …
Every year in the United States, there are around 500,000 motor vehicle accidents involving commercial trucks. Due to their massive size and weight, commercial trucks pose a significantly high risk of serious injury to other drivers and their passengers. In fact, when a big rig, tractor-trailer, or other large commercial …
Being involved in any collision can be a scary experience, but being involved in an accident with a large commercial truck can be even more frightening. However, is important to remember the moments following a serious truck accident are critical. The actions you take – and don’t take – can …
Large truck crashes are dangerous for everyone involved. That may seem obvious, but many people rarely, if ever, think about being involved in a large truck accident. Because large truck drivers have additional training (and are presumably more competent), many drivers disregard the risks posed by large trucks. In January …
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The United States economy depends on the trucking industry to transport more than 70 percent of all freight delivered annually with additional truck trade ongoing with Canada and Mexico. In 2013, there were more than 267,000 vehicular accidents in the state of Ohio. Over 19,000 of those accidents involved a …
