Semitrucks are a common sight on interstates and in cities. These very large and heavy vehicles transport goods all across the country, but that convenience comes at a risk. Because of the size and weight of these vehicles, they can be hazardous to others on the...
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Semi-trucks have long stopping distances
Do you ever look in the rearview mirror and see a semi-truck coming up behind you? Immediately, it becomes obvious that there’s a massive size and weight difference between your vehicles. You may be in a small passenger sedan, and it is going to be dwarfed by an...
Trucks, fatal accidents, and the numbers
An accident between a truck and a car is more likely to lead to serious injury to those within the passenger vehicle. The reason involves physics, the force of motion that comes with the larger truck leading to more catastrophic damage to the smaller vehicle. The...
Insurance leaders call on truck drivers to put down their phones
Distracted driving is a problem for everyone, truck drivers included. Yes, truck drivers are professionally trained and held to higher standards than the average driver, but they remain just as likely to pick up a phone to check a text, take a call or scroll while on...
Common causes of trucking accidents
With every advance in automobile technologies, the roads we drive on become safer for everyone. Despite these advances, trucking fatalities are at a 30 year high. With how common fatalities have become even with all the safety features that new cars have, what is...
8 road rage behaviors that endanger your life
If you drive on Texas roads or highways with any regularity, you have probably experienced more than one occasion when another driver nearly collided with you. It is also possible that instead of a near miss, you ended up in the hospital with injuries from an...
The potential effects of a traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injuries are the result of violent hits and jolts to the head or body. These often happen in serious car accidents or falls. While some injuries, like broken bones, can generally heal within a few months, a traumatic brain injury can have implications...
Defects that can cause or worsen a car accident
It’s easy or even natural to assume that everything in your car is in working order. It may drive fine, until it doesn’t. Defects in car parts can worsen accidents or even become the cause of them if they are not identified by the manufacturer or are ignored. The...
What Are Some Common Causes Of Trucking Accidents?
Trucking accidents can be some of the most serious motor vehicle accidents, often resulting in severe or even fatal injuries. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 4,136 people died in large truck crashes in 2018 alone. These types of trucks can include...