Category: Truck Accidents

News reports of a semi-truck that rolled onto its side recently near Decatur raise the question of how common 18-wheeler overturns are in Alabama. This article will explore statistics on semi-truck rollover accidents, address the high rollover risk among such vehicles, and identify where large trucks overturn most frequently. It will also discuss how the rollover […]

The massive size and weight of semi-trucks make even basic driving maneuvers like stopping far more difficult and potentially dangerous. Understanding how much room a commercial vehicle needs to come to a stop could help keep you safe while driving in Alabama. Below, we’ll discuss how truck brake systems work and how much space you […]

Operating a semi-truck requires a great deal of training, skill, and care. Because of their immense size and weight, 18-wheelers don’t maneuver or stop like a regular passenger vehicle. Instead, truck drivers must always remain aware of their surroundings and plan ahead to safely slow down or stop their vehicles, especially when they’re in traffic. […]

Because of the sheer size of the vehicles, any accident involving a large commercial truck is bound to be serious and often fatal. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is planning to conduct its first large truck crash causation study (LTCCS) in 15 years and release the results to the public. The study will […]

The demands of the trucking industry have only increased in recent years due to the continued expansion of the retail industry. The success of businesses like Amazon and Walmart drives a constant need for the movement of products across the country. Unfortunately, though the demand for truck drivers has increased, there aren’t many people who […]

If you’ve been involved in a car accident, you likely have concerns about how to pay for your medical bills, repairs to your vehicle, or replacement of a totaled vehicle, as well as covering lost wages and other losses. After a collision, you may start to get calls from insurance company representatives right away, and you […]

Almost 840,000 traffic accidents occur annually in the United States because of blind spots, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and 300 people are killed as a result of those accidents. Unfortunately, no vehicle is completely free of blind spots. For passenger vehicles, a blind spot is any part of the road that […]

Any accident that involves a commercial truck could result in severe injuries to those involved – particularly occupants of a passenger car. Large vehicles such as 18-wheelers are enormous in size and weigh tons. Even a minor accident can lead to extensive property damage and severe injuries to drivers and passengers. In fact, because of the size […]

Semi-truck accidents can result in some of the most catastrophic injuries and fatalities. These crashes occur for many different reasons. Driver negligence, heavy traffic, road construction, bad weather, poor truck maintenance, distracted driving, driver fatigue, and impaired driving are among the common causes of accidents involving tractor-trailers and other large trucks. According to the Federal […]