According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, over 700 people die in work zones on average per year. This is in part because of big vehicles like trucks and buses. Large trucks in particular make up a larger share of work zone accidents. Here is a look at...
Truck Accidents
Are fatigued truck drivers a danger to you?
Mississippi residents like you will end up sharing road space with all manners of drivers and all sizes of vehicles throughout your driving career. Unfortunately, the more vehicles you drive alongside, the more likely it is for you to run into issues with truck...
Self-driving commercial trucks are on the horizon
Truck accidents are some of the deadliest on the Mississippi highways. FindLaw confirms that commercial truck accidents tend to be worse than accidents involving passenger-vehicles. This is because of the size differences and the weight these trucks carry. Research...
Truck drivers fight to keep insurance payouts to victims low
All car accidents in Mississippi have the potential to be deadly. When trucks are involved, the risk of death and severe injury is significantly higher. The sheer size of a truck is enough reason for concern. The fact that many of these accidents involve sleepy...
FMCSA targets trucking accidents with technology
Implementation of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s electronic logging device rule is nearing the full compliance phase. The use of these devices, or ELDs, will be mandatory starting December 16, 2019. With few exceptions, the rule applies to...
Technology could help to reduce truck accidents
In 2014, truck accidents surged to an all-time high all across the country. Mississippi was no exception. In fact, CNN estimates that there is a fatal truck accident 11 times each day. Death tolls from these accidents add up to almost 4,000 every year. Motor vehicle...
Reckless truck drivers and devastating crashes
Any type of traffic collision could lead to serious injuries and lost lives, whether the accident involves a motorcycle, pickup truck or passenger vehicle. However, crashes that involve large trucks can be particularly devastating. Aside from the sheer size of these...