Category Archives: Truck Accident
Fireball SUV-Large Truck Crash Kills One
Witnesses said an SUV burst into flame when it was caught under a semi-truck’s trailer as that driver tried to change lanes. The wreck happened in San Jose, on northbound U.S. Highway 101 near the Highway 85 interchange. According to the California Highway Patrol, a big rig driver was either changing lanes or attempting… Read More »
Proving Liability In Truck Crash Claims
Since 2005, shipping companies have dealt with a truck driver shortage which is only getting worse. Since there are fewer trucks on the road to haul the same amount of freight, these vehicles are almost always loaded to the maximum allowable limit. That limit is at least 80,000 pounds. Furthermore, many of the drivers… Read More »
Evidence in Truck Accident Claims
During the coronavirus pandemic, federal regulators have relaxed a number of truck drive safety laws. For example, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has relaxed many drowsy truck driver rules. As a result, the number of large truck crashes has increased significantly. These massive vehicles weigh over 80,000 pounds. So, when these drivers cause… Read More »
Truck Technology That Could Prevent Crashes and Save Lives
How often do you end up on a highway surrounded by 18-wheelers and grip the steering wheel a little tighter? A study done by AAA found that 61 percent of U.S. drivers feel less safe sharing the road with large trucks because of their blind spots, large size, length, and tendency to drift out… Read More »
