Blog: Truck Accident - Page 2

Truck accidents can be serious, and when a large truck collides with a smaller vehicle, those in the smaller vehicle will usually fare worse. If you were involved in a truck accident, you may be questioning who to hold responsible or what to do next. This is normal, but you...

The overwhelming majority of truck drivers know how to change lanes in a safe and efficient manner. Unfortunately, some truckers are not as responsible and often hastily change lanes without checking. If you have been injured in such an accident, you may be entitled to compensation. The idea of filing...

Large commercial trucks can cause considerable damage when they are involved in accidents. In order to keep the nation’s roadways safe, the federal government—specifically, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration within the United States Department of Transportation—developed and enforces rules to reduce the likelihood of truck accidents, injuries, and fatalities....

If you are injured in an accident with a truck, there are first steps to take after a truck accident in Camden County in order to preserve your ability to file a claim for damages against the truck driver or trucking company. While the stress of an accident can make it challenging to...

Lane changes by trucks can be intentional, such as when a driver merges, passes, or attempts to turn, or unintentional, like when a trucker drifts out of their lane into the paths of other vehicles. Particularly in the latter case, these lane change maneuvers are often not performed safely by truck drivers, potentially resulting in Camden County truck accidents caused by unsafe lane...

Many of the common causes associated with truck accidents in Cherry Hill are truck drivers working in excess of the maximum hours that are permitted under federal and state law. Driving past the allotted amount of time can create sleepy or fatigued drivers, which can severely alter their ability to...

New Jersey truck accidents that result in a wrongful death can have serious effects on an individual's loved ones. New Jersey attorneys want to make sure anyone who has suffered this due to the negligence of another is rightfully compensated. Truck accident wrongful death attorneys will investigate many things, including...

According to data released by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), a person or motor vehicle is hit by a train every three hours in the United States.  In the 2014 alone, there were 2,280 collisions with trains and other cars and trucks, resulting in 267 fatalities. Some of the most...

Tires that are used on tractor-trailers are typically designed to handle a maximum speed of 75 mph.  However, many of the tractor-trailers that are driven on highways across the country are being driven at speeds faster than they are able to handle, resulting in dangerous truck accident wrecks and tire...

The Federal Highway Administration (FHA) recently released a study calling the current shortage of “safe and available” truck parking throughout the northeastern seaboard a national safety concern. The lack of parking has already proven to be a major safety issue for truck drivers and anyone else on the road. Without...