Truck Accidents

An underride accident happens when a smaller vehicle slides beneath the trailer of a large commercial truck during a collision. The roof of the passenger vehicle can shear off or collapse, leaving occupants exposed to the serious injuries below. Traumatic brain...

Every motor vehicle operating on public roads in California should have liability insurance coverage. After a semi-truck collision, the people injured in the crash or adjusting to a loved one's passing may expect to file a simple insurance claim. However, the process...

Many semi-truck crashes are the fault of a commercial vehicle or its operator. Some crashes occur due to mechanical failures. Others are the result of a driver making the wrong decision based on traffic circumstances. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration...

There are many types of accidents involving semitrucks that can harm or even kill drivers and their passengers. But one of the deadliest accidents you can encounter is a semitruck jackknifing.  Below is some important information about this type of accident. What...

A truck driver is not always the only party to blame for a truck crash. Investigating a truck accident can prove that the trucking company may have acted negligently, contributing to the accident. Accordingly, it should be held responsible. Here are some examples of...

Semi-trucks are much more difficult to drive than passenger vehicles. The professionals operating semi-trucks have to undergo special courses and obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) to be eligible to haul commercial loads. The vehicles themselves can cost as...

Whenever you’re on the road, it’s important to keep your eyes on the rearview mirror. You should be periodically checking your mirrors just to see what traffic is doing behind you. Some drivers get so fixated on what is happening on the road ahead of them that they...

Semitrucks are large and heavy rigs that must be handled very carefully. Because trucker fatigue is such a major hazard on public roads, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has set specific rules about how long truckers can drive before they must take a...

Trucks are an indispensable part of the modern economy, facilitating the transportation of goods over long distances efficiently and reliably. In the event of an accident, they are also among the most dangerous vehicles on the road, and are capable of causing severe...

Trucking companies typically work with loaders since they are skilled in loading cargo safely. Besides, this saves time, ensuring smooth operations. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for improper loading to cause an accident - a loader can make an error that can result...