New Technology May Help Prevent Truck Crashes Truck crashes are more dangerous than most automobile accidents. Just the sheer size of these massive vehicles can cause more property damage, injuries and even deaths. However, these trucks are vital to American industry, responsible for transporting over 71% of all freight and employing 6% of all Americans. So, when the Insurance Institute for Highway […]

How can motorists stay safe around trucks? There were 117,300 injury-causing accidents involving large truck accidents and 5,788 fatal truck accidents in 2021, according to the National Safety Council’s Injury Facts data. Accidents involving trucks often result in more serious injuries than crashes involving smaller vehicles. Commercial tractor-trailers or semis, are significantly larger and heavier than passenger cars. A fully loaded truck […]

These 10 States Have the Highest Average of Fatal Large Truck Crashes Large trucks were involved in 117,300 crashes resulting in injury in 2021, according to the latest statistics from the National Safety Council’s annual Injury Facts report. A total of 5,788 people died in fatal truck accidents that same year—a 17% increase from the previous year and a shocking 47% increase over the past decade. Texas […]

Understanding vicarious liability in accidents involving trucks Before damages can be claimed after a motor vehicle accident, liability needs to be established. In most cases, the liability will be deemed to lie with one of the parties who were behind the wheel when the accident occurred. However, in some cases, parties who were not even at the scene of the accident will […]

Common causes of trucking accidents in Texas and the rest of the country Understanding the Common Causes of Trucking Accidents in Texas and the US Every year, numerous trucking accidents occur on roads and highways across Texas and throughout the country, resulting in devastating consequences for those involved.  These accidents can leave victims with severe injuries, significant property damage, and overwhelming emotional trauma. Understanding the common causes behind […]

Distractions impact a truck driver’s ability to be safe Distractions impact a truck driver’s ability to be safe As someone who has to be on the roads around truck drivers, you want to do all you can to avoid a crash with them. Large trucks are so much bigger than your smaller vehicle that it just makes sense to take steps to avoid crashes. […]