Truck driving isn’t an easy profession. Drivers can log as much as 10,000 miles per month. Most of them are paid by miles driven rather than an hourly wage. Their work day is spent on the road, often dealing with traffic that makes it difficult to cover enough miles to earn a living. Some consummate …
There are a variety of factors to consider when it comes to exactly what causes commercial truck accidents. Sometimes the truck driver is at fault, other times it’s faulty equipment, and still other times another driver is to blame for the commercial truck accident. Here are a few of the most common causes of commercial …
Any type of road travel is prone to problems. No matter where you’re going, something will probably go wrong, especially during long distance trips. Although these types of problems seem to be less likely in tractor trailers, when they do happen, they’re usually worse. A dead battery in a car may be more likely than …
Have you suffered a motor vehicle accident involving a large truck? If so, you’re one of thousands of people who experience truck accidents every year – people who are often left with serious financial and emotional costs in the aftermath. But was the truck driver at fault for your accident? That’s the question that really …
Every year, about 500,000 trucking accidents occur in America. Truck accidents can be devastating as they entail large, heavy equipment, causing severe injuries. Staying safe on the roads and avoiding a truck accident, there are some tips on sharing the roadway with trucks. Tips for Avoiding Truck Accidents Some truck accidents involve drivers being unaware …
Why are there lawyers that specialize not just in vehicle accidents but tractor truck accidents in particular? It’s because tractor truck accidents are far more complicated than car accidents. Factors That Play into Tractor Truck Accident Cases Tractor Truck Accidents Happen More Frequently The South Carolina Commercial Motor Traffic Collision Fact Book (2009) recorded …
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Although any accident can be deadly, truck accidents are usually much more serious. Truck accidents are happening more often, especially in South Carolina, which is poorly ranked for safe roads. The larger the truck, the more serious the accident. Hauling and transport trucks are massive, and due to their back-end load and size, they cannot …
