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, […]
specializtWhen you’re involved in an accident, you might think you have the whole story. But in reality, there’s a lot of context that you’re missing. There’s only so much you can observe when you’re actually involved in a collision, and filling in the missing pieces can be challenging. That’s where an accident reconstructionist in trucking […]
The fallout of a truck accident hurts everyone it touches, from the company itself and its drivers to victims and their loved ones. Additionally, collisions can have a devastating impact on the trucking industry and its standing in the public eye. A sudden rash of collisions in an area can lead the public to wonder […]
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Those unlucky enough to be involved in truck accidents often describe their collision as one of the worst experiences of their life. Crashes often leave victims with serious physical injuries, significant financial losses, and mental trauma. If you look at mental health issues and truck accidents, there appears to be a connection. If you’ve been […]
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Truck accidents are complex enough on their own—but when there are more than two vehicles involved, the situation gets even more complicated. When there are so many parties involved in a crash, there are dozens of factors involved that determine liability, shared fault, and who’s liable for damages. This all makes it harder for victims […]
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Trucking companies play a crucial role in the local and national economy, helping to ensure that communities across the nation have what they need to continue functioning. This type of role comes with substantial responsibility—if a company fails to act in a reasonable manner when setting and enforcing policies, it may be responsible for the […]
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Truck accidents have a catastrophic effect on road safety, the lives of those involved, and the community as a whole. Not convinced? Just think about how much financial damage a truck can do—and that’s before you consider the costs that last decades. Even one accident can have a devastating impact on the local community and […]
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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, […]
The Importance of an Accident Reconstructionist in Trucking Accident Cases
/by Bailey Javins & CarterspecializtWhen you’re involved in an accident, you might think you have the whole story. But in reality, there’s a lot of context that you’re missing. There’s only so much you can observe when you’re actually involved in a collision, and filling in the missing pieces can be challenging. That’s where an accident reconstructionist in trucking […]
How Do Commercial Truck Accidents Affect the Trucking Industry and Its Reputation?
/by Bailey, Javins & CarterThe fallout of a truck accident hurts everyone it touches, from the company itself and its drivers to victims and their loved ones. Additionally, collisions can have a devastating impact on the trucking industry and its standing in the public eye. A sudden rash of collisions in an area can lead the public to wonder […]
The Correlation Between Truck Accidents and Mental Health Issues
/by Bailey Javins and CarterThose unlucky enough to be involved in truck accidents often describe their collision as one of the worst experiences of their life. Crashes often leave victims with serious physical injuries, significant financial losses, and mental trauma. If you look at mental health issues and truck accidents, there appears to be a connection. If you’ve been […]
How is Liability Assessed in Multi-Vehicle Trucking Accidents?
/by Bailey Javins and CarterTruck accidents are complex enough on their own—but when there are more than two vehicles involved, the situation gets even more complicated. When there are so many parties involved in a crash, there are dozens of factors involved that determine liability, shared fault, and who’s liable for damages. This all makes it harder for victims […]
How Do Trucking Company Policies Contribute to Truck Accidents?
/by Bailey Javins and CarterTrucking companies play a crucial role in the local and national economy, helping to ensure that communities across the nation have what they need to continue functioning. This type of role comes with substantial responsibility—if a company fails to act in a reasonable manner when setting and enforcing policies, it may be responsible for the […]
The Economic Impact of Truck Accidents on Society
/by Bailey Javins and CarterTruck accidents have a catastrophic effect on road safety, the lives of those involved, and the community as a whole. Not convinced? Just think about how much financial damage a truck can do—and that’s before you consider the costs that last decades. Even one accident can have a devastating impact on the local community and […]