Category: After the Crash

Try to guess the main cause of stress for truck drivers. There are plenty of options: reckless driving, dangerous weather, long hours. But none of these is the answer. Parking is the number one stressor reported by 85% of large commercial motor vehicle drivers, according to FreightWaves. It’s also a…

If you have ever felt intimidated by a semi tractor-trailer looming in the lane beside you on the highway, there’s a reason. Your sedan or small passenger car is tiny compared to the height, width and length of a semi. This size difference can lead to underride crashes. They are…

The final day of September saw dozens of semi-truck rollovers across the country. It was a day like any other — a day filled with large-truck wrecks that could have been prevented. Between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. on September 30, news headlines rolled in. A semi-truck rolled over on…

When you survive a collision with a heavy truck, your world may be turned upside down. Serious injuries, the loss of a loved one, or psychological damage from the traumatic event can be overwhelming. After your injury, the clock starts ticking. This is because of the statute of limitations. What…

In a semi-truck, drivers are responsible for operating an 80,000-pound vehicle safely and carefully. This often means making split-second decisions. Improper training, or even momentary lapses in judgment, can have deadly consequences. One decision truck drivers must make is when to use Jake Brakes. This form of braking can be…

A wreck involving a semi, large truck or car can be catastrophic, resulting in permanent injury and disability. If you have survived a crash, you might be overwhelmed, faced with mounting medical bills and unable to return to work. For many survivors, their financial future is uncertain. They know they…

Personal Injury Case Analysis: A semi tractor pulling a full trailer can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. It can be a nerve-racking experience to share the road with a vehicle weighing 40 tons. What is really scary is when one of these large, heavy trucks is being driven by a…

One in four pedestrians struck by a motor vehicle is the victim of a hit and run. That means that 25% of drivers who hit people leave them there and drive away. This is an alarming statistic, especially when we consider that pedestrian fatalities have risen consistently for the past…

Learning to ride a bicycle is an American rite of passage. A recent study showed that 94% of American adults can ride a bike, and over 70% of kids aged 5 to 14 in the U.S. ride them. Despite cycling’s popularity, our roads aren’t built for bicycles. The rules around…

Drivers of commercial motor vehicles have complicated relationships with Electronic Logging Devices, a technology required by the government since 2019. The devices are controversial; some truck drivers appreciate them, while many don’t. Electronic logs make the job more efficient but can feel like surveillance. They protect truckers but sometimes inconvenience…