Blog: Truck Accidents

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 …

Unfortunately, the abuse of alcohol and hard drugs has been a prevalent issue in the trucking industry for many years. The long, solitary hours and the pressure to log as many miles as possible leads many drivers to abuse amphetamines, opioids, and other substances in order to stay awake and pass the time. Most trucking …