How Many Accidents Are Caused By Semi Trucks?
July 1, 2026
Nationally, there were approximately 536,424 police-reported crashes involving large trucks (including semi-trucks) in 2022, the most recent year for which full federal data is available. Large trucks accounted for about 5% of all vehicles involved in injury crashes and nearly 10% of vehicles involved in fatal crashes that year. (NHTSA, Large Trucks: 2022 Data) In […]
When Sharing The Road With Large Trucks and Buses You Should Follow These 7 Driving Tips
June 26, 2026
Sharing the road with big trucks (i.e. tractor-trailers or commercial trucks) is very different from driving near a passenger car. Get 18 tips for safe driving.
Michigan Truck Tire Blowout Accident: What You Need To Know
June 19, 2026
What is a truck tire blowout accident? A truck tire blowout accident occurs when a commercial vehicle’s tire suddenly ruptures or fails, causing the driver to lose control and strike other vehicles. These crashes are almost always preventable and caused by negligent maintenance, under-inflation, tread separation, or overloading. Injured victims may recover No-Fault PIP benefits […]
What Are Chameleon Carriers And Why They Need To Be Stopped
Chameleon carriers – dangerous trucking companies using new names to hide history of safety violations – are 3 times more likely to cause a truck accident
Semi Trucks Driving In High Winds: 7 Tips For Truckers
June 10, 2026
Semi trucks driving in high winds can be very dangerous. It requires a greater degree of care. Here’s 7 tips for truckers driving in windy conditions.
DOT Tire Regulations Guide
June 9, 2026
A guide to the FMCSA DOT tire regulations for tires on buses and trucks, including using adequate tires, and inspecting and maintaining tires.
DOT Pre-Trip Inspection: When It Only Takes 2 Minutes
June 8, 2026
The time recorded to do a DOT pre-trip inspection may be a sign for attorneys and safety auditors that the inspection was not completed properly – or at all.
Truck Driver Fatigue: What Is It and How To Prevent It
June 2, 2026
Truck driver fatigue is caused by inadequate sleep, working too many hours or driving while sick. Hours of service rules are in place to help prevent it.
Truck Rollover Accidents: Statistics and 4 Major Causes of Rollovers
May 27, 2026
Truck rollover accidents are often preventable and are most commonly caused by the negligence of the truck driver; however other drivers on the road can be at-fault. Driving behaviors that typically lead to these accidents are: speeding, driver distraction, reckless steering and unsafe loading of the tractor trailer. Other factors that can cause these truck […]
FMCSA 30 Minute Break Rule Explained
May 7, 2026
What is the FMCSA 30 minute break rule? All commercial truck and bus drivers need to take a break from driving for at least 30 minutes after their first 8 hours of driving, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations regarding hours of service rules. There are limited exceptions to the FMCSA 30 minute break rule, […]
Hard Braking Event Explained
May 5, 2026
Previously, I had the opportunity to speak at the American Association for Justice truck accident litigation seminar in Dallas, Texas. I talked about giving effective opening statements and closing arguments at trial in 18-wheeler truck wreck cases. During the seminar, a question was asked by one of the attendees, “what is a hard braking event?” […]
Car Accident With Tractor Trailer In Michigan: Here’s What To Do
March 26, 2026
When you have been injured in a car accident with a tractor trailer in Michigan, one of the most important things to do is to hire an experienced truck accident attorney. Only a lawyer who understands this specialized area of rules and regulations in trucking and identifying all the insurance and possible defendants will be […]
