When you don't know where to turn after a truck accident, finding reliable information is essential. Our blog features trustworthy information on truck accidents cases from all across the country. You can also find the posts on the latest statements from regulatory agencies, as well as truck accident statistics.
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Common Ways That Truck Drivers Cause AccidentsWhen an accident occurs involving a large truck, the driver may be to blame. There are several different ways a driver can cause a crash.
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How Poor Truck Maintenance Increases the Likelihood of a CrashTrucking companies and truck drivers have an obligation to properly maintain their vehicles. When they do not fulfill this duty, an accident may occur.
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Hazardous Materials Can Cause Life-Threatening Injuries to VictimsTruckers carrying hazardous materials, like explosives and poisons, cause dangerous accidents, resulting in serious injuries and fatalities to the victims.
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Trucking Industry Realizes Too Many Truck Accidents Are Caused by SpeedingIf speed-limiting devices were required on all trucks, it could reduce accidents and fatalities on highways. Even the trucking industry wants this rule passed.
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Proposed California Law Would Require Trucker Education and Make Roads Safer for MotoristsA proposed California law would require truckers to take a five-month course to get their driver license, which could reduce truck accidents across the state.
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Unsafe in California: Big-Rig Truckers Talking on Hands-Free Phones While DrivingThe NTSB thinks hands-free cell phones are just as distracting as hands-on phones and wants them banned for use by all truck drivers, including in California.
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No Evening Breaks Could Lead to Serious Truck Accidents in Southern CaliforniaThe suspension by Congress of the evening break requirement for truckers could result in more serious truck accidents.
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Dangerously Loaded Trucks Can Lead to Big AccidentsBig rig trucks already present significant risks of accidents due to their size and weight. Unfortunately, improper loading of cargo can increase the danger.
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How to Protect Your Family From a Truck Accident on a Dirt Road in RiversideCould you be more at risk of a truck crash on a dirt road in Riverside than on a major highway? Find out the dangers of driving near a big rig on country roads.
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Sideswipe Crashes and Other Dangers of Riding Next to a Semi-Truck on a California HighwayIs it safer to ride next to semi than behind it? Find out the dangers of side-by-side traveling and how to avoid a sideswipe crash with a semi-truck.