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 […]
Category: Truck Accidents
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 […]
Why Truck Accidents Cause Serious Injuries
Fast and heavy trucks, tractor trailers, and semi-trucks can cause serious motor vehicle accidents on Connecticut highways for many reasons. If you have been injured in a New London motor vehicle accident that was caused by a truck driver or trucking company’s negligence, you may be entitled to monetary compensation from the negligent driver and/or […]
There Is No Excuse for Fatigued Truck Driving
Commercial truck drivers—drivers who man the 18-wheeler tractor-trailers that carry the bulk of America’s goods to their destination—are subject to considerable federal regulations regarding how long they can stay behind the wheel before they must take a break. Despite these regulations, commercial truck drivers often drive while fatigued. Driver fatigue can be the result of […]
