How Many Accidents Are Caused By Semi Trucks?
July 22, 2025
In 2021 (the most recent year for which data is publicly available), 5,149 fatal accidents were caused by semi trucks in the U.S. in. As a result, 5,788 people lost their lives. That same year, there were 110,000 injury accidents caused by semi trucks, resulting in 155,000 people being injured. To address how many crashes […]
What Are Chameleon Carriers And Why They Need To Be Stopped
July 16, 2025
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
July 2, 2025
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 27, 2025
A guide to the FMCSA DOT tire regulations for tires on buses and trucks, including using adequate tires, and inspecting and maintaining tires.
Truck Driver Fatigue: What Is It and How To Prevent It
June 25, 2025
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.
DOT Pre-Trip Inspection: When It Only Takes 2 Minutes
June 19, 2025
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 Rollover Accidents: Statistics and 4 Major Causes of Rollovers
June 13, 2025
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 […]
Car Accident With Tractor Trailer In Michigan: Here’s What To Do
March 19, 2025
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 […]
FMCSA 30 Minute Break Rule Explained
March 11, 2025
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
March 10, 2025
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?” […]
3 Trucking Industry Myths Dispelled
October 10, 2019
Our truck accident lawyers discuss three major myths from the powerful American trucking industry and the facts that dispel those myths.
Driving in Fog Safety Tips Truck Drivers Need To Know
December 4, 2018
As with other extreme conditions, fog is not an excuse for a truck accident As a truck accident lawyer, I’ve litigated multiple tragic crashes involving commercial truck drivers who were driving in fog and following the taillights in front of them, only to suddenly find out that it’s a vehicle on the shoulder of the […]