Compounded Dangers of HAZMAT Truck Accidents
Tractor trailer accidents can be particularly dangerous. According to national statistics, there are 5,000 tractor-trailer trucks involved in fatal crashes every year. Another 400,000 crashes…
Tractor-Trailer Accidents
NTHSA Moves to Prevent Deaths in Rear-End Collisions With Trucks May Fall Short
Driver safety advocates greeted a late-2015 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the use and design of underride guards on commercial…
Should I Give the Truck Insurance Adjuster a Recorded Statement?
No, you should not give the truck insurance adjuster a recorded statement. But, why not?! The short answer is because it’s not in your best…
Dangers of Over-Height Loads Illustrated on I-81 in Virginia
A seemingly bizarre accident sent a woman who had been a passenger in a minivan on I-81 in southwest Virginia (VA) to the hospital with serious…
Under-Ride Guards Receive Scrutiny From Safety Regulators
The National Transportation Safety Board recently announced it would recommend that companies take action to strengthen an important piece of safety equipment on tractor-trailers. The…