Blog: Truck Accidents

A crash involving a commercial truck can be disorienting, especially given the size and force involved. What you need to do in the moments and days afterward is largely the same as what you’d do after any motor vehicle accident. What to Do Right Now 1. Check for injuries and get to safety. If you’re …

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 …

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 …

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 …