Blog: Truck Accidents

Delivery trucks are everywhere in Nevada, especially in cities like Las Vegas, Henderson, and Reno. With the rise of online shopping and next-day shipping, commercial vehicles operated by Amazon, UPS, FedEx, DHL, and local courier services are consistently on the road. These vehicles range from small vans to large box trucks and often operate in …

Interstate 15 (I-15) and Interstate 80 (I-80) are two of Nevada’s most heavily traveled highways. These corridors are critical for commercial trucking routes, connecting major shipping hubs between California, Utah, and other parts of the western United States. Every day, thousands of 18-wheelers and commercial trucks pass through Nevada using these interstate highways. While they …

Nevada’s highways are vital transportation routes for the trucking industry. From I-15 and I-80 to U.S. Route 95, thousands of commercial trucks move through the state each day delivering cargo between California, Utah, and beyond. While this movement is essential to commerce, it also increases the risk of serious truck accidents, especially when drivers are …

Accidents involving commercial vehicles are often far more complicated than regular car crashes. When a delivery van, box truck, or fleet vehicle is involved in a collision, the consequences can be severe, and determining liability may require a closer look at the company behind the wheel. Nevada law holds employers responsible for the actions of …

When most of us think about devastating tractor trailer accidents, we picture high-speed crashes. In reality, however, catastrophic wrecks can also occur when a “big rig” isn’t even moving. This is because passenger vehicles only weigh between 1,610 and 4,696 pounds, with the average car tipping the scales at approximately 4,156 pounds. On the other …

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the rate of truck accidents and fatalities has been increasing. Roughly 11 million Trucks comprise 4.7% of passenger vehicles but they are involved in 12.4 % of all fatal crashes. Individuals in a passenger car are five times more likely to die than a truck driver. …

Our nation’s truck drivers are essential workers who transport goods to all corners of the country. However, that does not mean that they do not make mistakes. Countless trucking accidents happen every year, and those who are unfortunate enough to experience one will probably not forget it.  If you were a victim of one of …

When a heavily-loaded commercial truck collides with a smaller vehicle, serious or fatal injuries are almost inevitable. After a truck accident, you may be quick to pin the blame on driver error, but a large number of big-rig accidents are the direct result of a failure to inspect and maintain the truck as required by …

Every year, thousands and thousands of Americans hit the road in search of new environments and new opportunities. Some may choose to cram their sedans or load their pickups, while others opt for a more traditional staple: the moving truck. Companies like U-Haul, Penske, and others let movers roll off their lots everyday in trucks …