Despite the dangers for truck drivers and for the driving public, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has decided not to issue a new law on DOT physical sleep apnea. Fatigue and drowsy driving remain serous safety concerns for truck drivers. What does it mean that there is no new DOT …
Truck tire blowout accidents are among some of the worst semi and tractor trailer crash cases that I have litigated. The results are often deadly. And when they are not, the victims are usually left with catastrophic injuries. The key to understanding these types of cases is that they are almost always preventable. I’ve now …
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To address how many accidents are caused by semi trucks, it is important to note that a majority of these crashes are brought on by drivers of the passenger car. These type of fatal crashes account for 13% of all fatal accidents nationwide. The most common reasons for these types crashes include speeding, driver distraction, …
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Truck rollover accidents are often preventable and are most commonly caused by speeding, driver distraction or inattention, overly aggressive or reckless steering (overturning) and unsafe loading of the tractor trailer. Prevention should focus on better education and training. One of the very first tractor trailer crash cases I litigated about 25 years ago involved a …
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Here are some winter driving tips for truck drivers to follow to help protect them and to protect other drivers because public safety is Rule #1.
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.
A guide to the FMCSA DOT tire regulations for tires on buses and trucks, including using adequate tires, and inspecting and maintaining tires.
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.
Our truck accident lawyers discuss three major myths from the powerful American trucking industry and the facts that dispel those myths.