For several reasons, truck accidents are generally much more complicated than the average car accident. The resulting property damage and injuries are much more severe due to a fully loaded commercial truck’s massive size and weight. In addition, if the passenger vehicle’s occupants involved in the accident suffered severe injuries, several parties may be liable,…

There are significantly more cars on the road at any given time than large commercial trucks, which means that car accidents are far more common than truck accidents. However, while truck accidents do not occur as often as car accidents, they tend to be far more devastating and destructive due to their massive size and…

Drowsy truck drivers is one of the most common causes of truck accidents, according to the Large Truck Crash Causation Study by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Unfortunately, truck drivers are more likely to drive while drowsy because they are pressured to meet tight delivery deadlines. Drowsiness can affect reaction times, vision, coordination,…

When you consider the massive size and weight of a fully loaded commercial truck, it should come as no surprise that truck accidents cause extensive property damage and catastrophic injuries and fatalities. While all truck accidents can have devastating consequences, rollover accidents are considered some of the most dangerous. Yet, many of them are largely…

Jackknife truck accidents are among the most catastrophic motor vehicle crashes because they involve tractor-trailers and smaller passenger vehicles. Those large trucks weigh much more, making them harder to maneuver. When a jackknife happens, drivers have little control, especially when traveling at high speeds. They can occur for a few different reasons, including negligence. What…

Between the Ohio Turnpike, Route 80, and other highways across the state, large commercial trucks travel these roads daily as they deliver a range of goods and cargo to customers across the country. While commercial trucks play a vital role in the economy and provide jobs, truck accidents are an unfortunate reality that can cause…

Most truck accidents cause extensive property damage and catastrophic injuries and fatalities. While there are several types and causes of truck accidents, underride truck accidents are among the most devastating and destructive. An underride truck accident occurs when a passenger vehicle crashes into the back or side of a large commercial truck. Due to the…

When a massive 80,000-pound commercial truck is involved in an accident with a passenger vehicle, the results can be catastrophic. Due to the size and weight of the average commercial truck compared to a passenger vehicle, more often than not, the occupants of the passenger vehicle involved in the accident suffer the most devastating, often…

The CDC reports that one out of every three long-haul truck drivers has been involved in a serious truck accident. Even though truck driver errors account for many of these, other things like hitch failures are to blame. These mechanical devices attach to the back of the truck cab and connect it to the trailer.…

Every day, countless vehicles share the road with large trucks, making it essential for drivers to be aware of the potential risks and safety measures associated with these encounters. One key aspect to understand when driving near a truck is the concept of “no-zone” areas—blind spots where truck drivers have limited visibility. Failing to recognize…