Passenger vehicles share the road with semitrucks. While this is a normal occurrence, there are times when issues may lead to a semitruck slamming into one of those smaller vehicles. When that occurs, the occupants in the passenger vehicle may suffer from significant...
When you drive near a large truck, it is easy to forget how much space the driver cannot fully see. Trucks have wide blind spots on the front, back and both sides. These hidden zones can quickly turn a normal drive into a dangerous situation, especially on busy roads...
One of the most dangerous types of truck accidents is an underride accident. There is a high chance of severe injuries, especially to the head, chest and spinal cord. Many underride accidents result in fatal injuries. An underride accident happens when a small vehicle...
Truck accidents are often far more severe than typical car crashes due to the size and weight of commercial vehicles. Victims may face serious injuries, property damage and long recovery periods that affect daily life and financial stability. Knowing what to do...
Collisions involving large commercial trucks, such as 18-wheelers, can cause devastating, catastrophic injuries. The resulting medical bills and losses far exceed those from a typical car accident. Due to federal regulation, commercial trucks carrying general...
When most people hear the term “black box,” they think of airplanes. What many do not realize is that large trucks are also equipped with similar devices. These recorders, often called Event Data Recorders (EDRs) or Electronic Control Modules (ECMs), can play a...
Sharing Mississippi roads with massive trucks can make you nervous. These heavy vehicles work differently from your car, so you need smart driving habits to avoid crashes. Watch out for blind spots Big trucks have huge blind spots called "no zones." If you can't see...
Truck drivers are constantly on the go. They have to make pickups, transport loads to a different location, make drop-offs by a certain deadline and much more. In order to make this all go smoothly, it’s very important for them to be able to communicate with other...
Truck drivers have a responsibility to operate their vehicles safely. When they fail to do so, they can face serious legal consequences. Negligence in a truck accident can lead to criminal charges, civil lawsuits, and loss of employment. Criminal penalties for...
Bigger vehicles naturally have bigger blind spots that are invisible to their operators. The main risk associated with a semi-truck's blind spots is obviously the possibility of the driver failing to notice another vehicle near them in traffic. The trailer on a...
