Sharing the road with large trucks is a reality in the U.S. It can be intimidating to find yourself next to one of these oversized vehicles. The force of simply being near a semi-truck or tractor-trailer can be felt as your vehicle may sway slightly as you are passed by these giants...
Category: Truck Accident
The No-Zones of a Tractor Trailer
Tractor-trailers are a part of many nostalgic memories of family road trips. Getting the truckers to blast their loud horn has captivated many a kid on a family vacation. While the site of these oversized vehicles is commonplace, sharing the road with them is far from the time to get complacent. The...
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Five Things to Know About Truck Accident Settlements
If you got hurt in a truck accident, you might have questions about how settlements work. The liability insurer of the at-fault party might be trying to get you to settle your claim. A claims adjuster will likely contact you and try to find out how little it will take to get...
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What to Expect During a Truck Accident Settlement
If you got hurt in a truck crash, you probably have many questions, including what will happen when you get to the point of negotiating with the at-fault party’s liability insurance carrier for payment of your losses. Every case is different, but there are things that tend to happen in most claim...
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Truck Accidents Caused by Tire Blowouts
What are the causes of tire blowouts?
Tire blowouts are one of the top causes of vehicle accidents across the country. While a tire blowout can be dangerous for any vehicle, when the tire on an 18 wheeler fails, it can have catastrophic results. Tractor trailers often weigh in at 80,000 pounds. When...
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Big Rig Catches on Fire, Injures Three
The fun part of getting into your car is that you can go anywhere you want. If you have the time and gas money, getting in your for a fun weekend trip or day trip can be just the medicine you need. Choosing the path to get there can be just as freeing; although,...
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Large Truck Carrying Shards of Glass Topples Over
Driving on a roadway can be pretty scary. You are surrounded by so many cars full of strangers you have never met and probably never meet. The next time you are driver, pause to consider all the cars that are around you. Don’t take your eyes off the road, but consider all the lives...
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Drowsy Truckers Cause Accidents
Have you ever tried to stay up for 24 hours straight? For some, it is easier than others. If you are dealing with a high paced job like retail or a bartender, you may be used to staying up for hours. But have you ever tried to stay up that long driving? Driving is...
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Head On Collision Causes 1 Dead and 1 Dog Injured
When taking long road trips the road can get either really soothing or really annoying. For those who think the road is soothing, typically can fall asleep easily while someone else is driving. They don't mind driving behind people or taking their time on the road. However, other people are just waiting for the...
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Moms Seeking New Laws on Underride Bars for Big Trucks
Underride collisions involving rear and side impacts cause devastating accidents on our roadways each and every year. This type of accident occurs when a standard passenger auto crashes into the rear or side of a big rig or tractor trailer and winds up underneath the trailer. It is not unusual for...
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