Flatbed trucks can cause disastrous collisions that affect multiple victims and other vehicles. When a flatbed crashes, impact from the truck and loose cargo can exacerbate victims’ damages. What Is a Flatbed Truck? When it comes to hauling shipments across long distances, various types of trucks can accommodate different types of cargo. A flatbed truck […]
Category: Truck Accidents
Truck Rollovers
Truck rollover accidents can be catastrophic, causing harm to both truck occupants and those in affected passenger vehicles. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports that rollovers accounted for about 6 percent of fatal and injury-causing truck accidents in a recent year. All it takes is one truck rollover to change your life forever. […]
What Makes Unqualified Truck Drivers More Likely to Crash?
When a truck accident happens, one shocking revelation may emerge: that the truck driver did not have the proper qualifications to be driving such a large, dangerous vehicle. There are many criteria that a truck driver must meet. Falling short in any single category may prevent them from driving capably and cautiously—as all truck drivers […]
The Dangers of Speeding Truck Drivers
While commercial truck drivers get to travel the country, they are also on a tight schedule. Regulations limit the number of hours drivers can work without taking a break to sleep, and drivers want to complete their deliveries on time and within the hours of service timeframe. Truck drivers often want to get to their […]
Truck Trouble: 8 Questions to Ask Your Truck Accident Lawyer in CT
Would it surprise you to learn that 15 Connecticut pedestrians have been killed in motor vehicle accidents since Jan. 1, 2020? Unfortunately, it’s true. Pedestrian deaths have been rising over the past few years. Of course, those are not the only type of deadly accident. Collisions with 18 wheelers are another prevalent cause of fatalities in our state, […]
Common Causes of Truck Accidents
In a truck accident, a variety of factors can lead a truck driver to lose control. Those factors not only determine the likelihood that an accident will happen, but they may also contribute to the severity of injuries that result from the truck accident. And just as importantly, the factors that contribute to a truck […]
Different Commercial Vehicles Pose Different Risks to Motorists
Connecticut motorists share the road with various commercial vehicles every time they travel from place to place. Whether it’s rush hour or the middle of the night, tractor-trailers, car carriers, box trucks, and other specialized commercial vehicles are hauling goods and materials to various destinations. While these vehicles seem commonplace, they are capable of causing […]
How Social Media Can Damage Your Truck Accident Case
If a truck accident has recently injured you, there’s a strong chance that you have a lot on your mind. You’re probably concerned about your injuries, medical expenses, and how you’re going to pay your bills if you’re unable to work. The last thing you are probably concerned with is how you are managing your […]
The Dangers of Truck Drivers with Serious Health Conditions
It goes without saying that you need all of your faculties in order to safely operate a large commercial vehicle at speeds of up to 80 miles per hour—or more. Not surprisingly, then, it puts everyone on the road at risk when truck drivers who have serious health conditions get behind the wheel. Unfortunately, this […]
Four Things to do after a Serious Truck Accident
With the number of cars and drivers on the road, accidents are a fairly common occurrence. Any auto-related accident is a dangerous situation, and when there is a truck involved, the potential for serious injury is increased. Dealing with the aftermath of a truck accident injury can be overwhelming, especially if you are simultaneously trying […]
