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Blog: Truck Accidents

  • What Should I Expect in a Truck Accident Settlement?

    November 05, 2019

    In the aftermath of a serious truck accident, injured parties and their families are often upended and disoriented. Dealing with injuries, insurance, and possible litigation can be a lot to deal with all at one time. Even if it is perfectly clear that the truck company is liable for the accident, victims injured in the […]

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  • What are Common Safety Tips for Truck Drivers?

    October 11, 2019

    Many people think that truckers are among the safest drivers because they are driving constantly and must be extra aware of their big vehicle. Yet, driving for hours on end can leave truck drivers vulnerable to potential hazards and accidents. Driving a big rig is not a walk in the park and truck drivers must […]

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  • Key Changes to Hours of Service Rules

    September 13, 2019

    Recently, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposed new regulations and hours of service (HOS) rules for commercial truck drivers to help increase the safety and well-being of those in the trucking industry and reduce truck accidents. On August 14, important revisions were made to the FMCSA’s original HOS rules, with a 45-day period […]

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  • Speed Limiters Introduced for Large Trucks

    August 21, 2019

    The Senate reached a bipartisan agreement regarding the implementation of a new bill that would introduce speed limiters on new large trucks. The bill, titled The Cullum Owings Large Truck Safe Operating Speed Act of 2019, is in honor of a truck accident victim and is meant to reduce the risk of truck-related accidents in […]

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  • Drug Use by Truck Drivers is a Safety Concern

    July 18, 2019

    The trucking industry is becoming increasingly concerned about truck drivers using drugs behind the wheel. The Trucking Alliance has publicly expressed that drug use among truckers is a public safety crisis. This conclusion was reached after companies began using two methods to test applicants for the presence of drugs. Traditionally, a urine test is utilized […]

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  • Federal Express Truck Fatally Struck Pennsylvania Woman

    July 17, 2019

    A Federal Express truck fatally struck a Pennsylvania woman on Wednesday, July 10. The trucking accident occurred around 9 am in Ligonier, Pennsylvania when the 54-year-old woman escorted two children to school. While she walked within the intersection that contained a pedestrian walkway and stop sign, the FedEx truck hit her, and she became trapped […]

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  • Truck Drivers Encounter New Distractions

    June 10, 2019

    Commercial drivers spend hours driving on highways, rural roads, and everything in between. This makes their job a dangerous one; one that requires patience, focus, and an ability to deal with boredom. Unfortunately, statistics prove that many truck drivers are encountering new distractions despite using hands-free devices. These distractions are leading to unsafe roads, injuries, […]

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  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Truck Drivers

    May 09, 2019

    Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes adverse effects in the body. These adverse effects typically include extreme fatigue, making those who suffer from the disorder prone to accidents. For commercial drivers, suffering from sleep apnea puts many lives in danger. Therefore, it is important for patients to seek treatment options to keep […]

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  • Cell Phone Usage Among Truck Drivers

    April 25, 2019

    With increasing developments in technology, cell phone usage has both helped and hurt society. Cell phones provide communication and information with the touch of a button. However, many people abuse cell phones in dangerous situations, including behind the wheel. Commercial truck drivers have a responsibility to be safe on the road, however, many of these […]

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  • Truckers Request Speed Limiters for Safety

    March 06, 2019

    Heavy vehicles moving at quick speeds have the capability to cause serious injury or even fatality. They are innately dangerous. Despite the efforts of safety lobbyists for the federal government to require trucks to set their speed limiter devices to 65 mph, the last two presidential administrations have failed to act. Lobbyists led by the […]

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