It’s no secret that tractor-trailer crashes are catastrophic for everyone involved. The sight of an overturned tractor-trailer with cargo strewn across the road is hard to forget, especially when you learn about the serious injuries that often come with these collisions. A truck’s size and weight play a major role in accidents and understanding this […]
Truck accidents can leave victims with a long list of injuries, from broken bones and road rash to traumatic brain injuries and amputations. The force of a truck accident is severe enough to cause permanent damage, and some victims are left struggling with chronic pain for the rest of their lives. Not only does chronic […]
While every truck accident has the potential to cause catastrophic injuries, some are more dangerous than others. Wheel-off accidents are particularly dangerous; not only is the tire a hazard to others on the road, but the truck is also completely out of the driver’s control. Learn more about wheel-off accidents and who may be liable […]
Tractor-trailers undergo an enormous amount of wear and tear every single day, putting on hundreds more miles than the average passenger vehicle. That’s why the FMCSA has rigorous inspection requirements for tractor-trailers. What happens when a truck that has been poorly maintained—or not maintained at all—goes on to cause an accident? If you’ve been injured […]
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One of the few silver linings of a truck accident is that there is a huge array of evidence available to victims. No one ever wants to be involved in an accident—but if you are, you at least want enough evidence to prove your case and be made whole. Your attorney may send out something […]
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When you see a commercial truck on the road, you likely don’t worry about it overturning or fishtailing off the road. You assume it’s properly loaded, and that the driver knows what they’re doing. Unfortunately, cargo loading errors cause a significant number of accidents every single year. The way a truck is loaded has a […]
It’s hard to drive on Charleston’s busy highways without seeing at least one commercial truck. Most of the time, commercial trucks are operated in a safe and responsible manner. But when drivers ignore signs or drive while fatigued, accidents may occur. One particularly disastrous type of accident is a bridge strike. These can leave people […]
The conversation around health has expanded in recent years to include the topic of mental health. That’s good news, especially for people who work high-stress jobs that impact both their mental and physical health. Truck drivers are not only the backbone of the nation’s economy—they are also at high risk of mental health issues due […]
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The trucking industry is heavily dependent on its drivers. When driver recruitment and retention efforts fail, companies suffer from slower delivery times, spoiled cargo, and the loss of contracts. But no matter how much a company needs drivers, it is crucial that they hold drivers to high standards. Strong driver training programs can minimize accident […]
Since truck accidents cause so much damage compared to other types of collisions, there’s a lot of research on the causes of these accidents and how to reduce rates. One issue in the industry is sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a relatively common diagnosis that can have a significant effect on how safely you drive, […]
How Truck Size and Weight Contribute to Accidents
/by Bailey Javins & CarterIt’s no secret that tractor-trailer crashes are catastrophic for everyone involved. The sight of an overturned tractor-trailer with cargo strewn across the road is hard to forget, especially when you learn about the serious injuries that often come with these collisions. A truck’s size and weight play a major role in accidents and understanding this […]
How Truck Accidents Can Lead to Chronic Pain Conditions
/by Bailey Javins & CarterTruck accidents can leave victims with a long list of injuries, from broken bones and road rash to traumatic brain injuries and amputations. The force of a truck accident is severe enough to cause permanent damage, and some victims are left struggling with chronic pain for the rest of their lives. Not only does chronic […]
Who Is Liable for a Wheel-Off Trucking Accident?
/by Bailey Javins & CarterWhile every truck accident has the potential to cause catastrophic injuries, some are more dangerous than others. Wheel-off accidents are particularly dangerous; not only is the tire a hazard to others on the road, but the truck is also completely out of the driver’s control. Learn more about wheel-off accidents and who may be liable […]
Truck Maintenance and Accidents: Who Is Liable?
/by Bailey Javins & CarterTractor-trailers undergo an enormous amount of wear and tear every single day, putting on hundreds more miles than the average passenger vehicle. That’s why the FMCSA has rigorous inspection requirements for tractor-trailers. What happens when a truck that has been poorly maintained—or not maintained at all—goes on to cause an accident? If you’ve been injured […]
The Importance of a Spoliation Letter in Truck Accident Cases
/by Bailey Javins & CarterOne of the few silver linings of a truck accident is that there is a huge array of evidence available to victims. No one ever wants to be involved in an accident—but if you are, you at least want enough evidence to prove your case and be made whole. Your attorney may send out something […]
How Cargo Loading Errors Can Cause Trucking Accidents
/by Bailey Javins & CarterWhen you see a commercial truck on the road, you likely don’t worry about it overturning or fishtailing off the road. You assume it’s properly loaded, and that the driver knows what they’re doing. Unfortunately, cargo loading errors cause a significant number of accidents every single year. The way a truck is loaded has a […]
The Dangers of Bridge Strikes by Commercial Trucks
/by Bailey Javins & CarterIt’s hard to drive on Charleston’s busy highways without seeing at least one commercial truck. Most of the time, commercial trucks are operated in a safe and responsible manner. But when drivers ignore signs or drive while fatigued, accidents may occur. One particularly disastrous type of accident is a bridge strike. These can leave people […]
Mental Health Behind the Wheel: How Stress and Anxiety Contribute to Trucking Accidents
/by Bailey Javins & CarterThe conversation around health has expanded in recent years to include the topic of mental health. That’s good news, especially for people who work high-stress jobs that impact both their mental and physical health. Truck drivers are not only the backbone of the nation’s economy—they are also at high risk of mental health issues due […]
How Does Driver Training Impact Trucking Accident Rates?
/by Bailey Javins & CarterThe trucking industry is heavily dependent on its drivers. When driver recruitment and retention efforts fail, companies suffer from slower delivery times, spoiled cargo, and the loss of contracts. But no matter how much a company needs drivers, it is crucial that they hold drivers to high standards. Strong driver training programs can minimize accident […]
The Connection Between Trucking Accidents and Sleep Apnea
/by Bailey Javins & CarterSince truck accidents cause so much damage compared to other types of collisions, there’s a lot of research on the causes of these accidents and how to reduce rates. One issue in the industry is sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a relatively common diagnosis that can have a significant effect on how safely you drive, […]