Truck Accident

Car accidents are usually caused by mistakes and errors the driver makes, while truck accidents are often caused by failing to follow trucking regulations. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is in charge of creating and implementing rules and regulations for semi-trucks and commercial vehicles to potentially reduce truck accidents, injuries, and fatalities among…

Truck drivers must ensure that their trucks have secured cargo loads before they leave their location enroute to their next destination. If they do not, a dangerous accident resulting in severe injuries and fatalities may occur. Here are four of the most common ways unsecured loads cause truck accidents: The unsecured load may cause visibility…

The aftermath of a truck accident can be a harrowing experience, leaving victims dealing with physical and emotional trauma, financial burdens, and complex legal challenges. Understanding the damages available in such claims is helpful when navigating this period and seeking fair compensation. Damages in a truck accident claim fall under three main categories: 1. Economic…

Transporting cargo is the lifeblood of the American economy. Consumers and businesses nationwide rely on trucks to deliver energy products, timber, chemicals, machines, equipment, consumer goods, food, and everything that people across North Carolina and the country use. The types of trucks that deliver cargo include tractor-trailers, semis, rigs, box trucks, tankers, vans, dump trucks,…

In March of 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued an emergency hours-of-service waiver. This waiver followed the national emergency declared by President Trump due to COVID-19. In the last two years that the waiver was introduced, it was modified or extended over 10 times. This year, the agency decided to quietly let…

Of all the pieces of technology designed to make driving safer, the backup camera might be the “best” one. Not only does it help drivers maneuver in tight spaces, but it keeps other people safe, too. And unlike tech such as lane assist, backup cameras aren’t always running; they only come on when you’re in…

With online shopping becoming more the norm, there seem to be more delivery trucks on the road, which means there is greater potential for more accidents. Truck drivers working for companies such as Amazon, UPS and FedEx often face tight delivery schedules and often resort to unsafe driving practices to meet a deadline. These trucks…

It’s no secret that distracted driving is a major cause of automobile accidents in America. From answering your phone, to changing the music, to zoning out thinking about dinner, distracted driving takes many forms. For those who are on the road for long periods of time, such as truck drivers, this can prove to be…

Truck accidents cause serious injuries to the truck drivers, the occupants of any other vehicles on the road, pedestrians, and bicycle riders. The injuries are often catastrophic and/or permanent because when trucks crash, they often roll over, jackknife, or spread across the highway. Most car occupants are lucky to survive a collision. Some of the…