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Ignoring Seat Belts Cause Truck Accident Injuries: Why They Aren’t Used

By | March 15th, 2018

The long working hours of truck drivers place them at a higher risk of getting into an accident than the rest of the driving public. Despite this danger, too many truck drivers don’t use their seat belts. Here are three false reasons seat belts are often ignored: The Truck’s Large Size Provides Protection When two vehicles collide, the occupants of the larger vehicle tend to fare better. However, this is a generalization that doesn’t apply to every situation. For example, a large truck doesn’t keep the driver safe when colliding.

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Bobtailing: What It Is and Why It May Cause a Truck Accident

By | January 25th, 2018

When a semi-truck drives without a trailer, it’s said to be bobtailing. Tractor-trailer rigs often do this after dropping off a trailer or when going somewhere to pick one up. Sometimes truck drivers will use their tractors for personal transportation when they aren’t on the job. Although this practice seems harmless enough, tractors by themselves are very poor at hard braking and very difficult to control on slippery roads. There’s nothing illegal about the practice, and trucking wouldn’t be possible without bobtailing. Why a Bobtailing Truck Brakes and Handles So Poorly.

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Why Wrongful Death Truck Accidents Happen

By | November 16th, 2017

The driving public shares the road with commercial trucks because our economy depends on them. However, the drivers of these trucks must operate their vehicles safely with skill and professionalism. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen, and a truck accident with a car may cause the wrongful death of a family member or a loved one. Here are four reasons for these accidents: Truck Driver Fatigue or Drowsiness To protect the public, federal regulations limit the daily and weekly work hours of truck drivers. In an effort to meet deadlines or.

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Avoid Truck Accidents by Improving Your Quality of Sleep

By | November 2nd, 2017

Many truck drivers have to work long shifts. You might find them driving all night long and continuing to drive throughout the day, without getting any sleep. Instead of sleeping, they might survive by having cup after cup of coffee. While a truck driver is doing this, he might feel like he’s completely in his senses. But having a lot of caffeine can impair your perception. You might feel like you’re completely aware but you might actually be on the verge of sleep. Working Long Shifts There are many other.

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Truck Accidents Caused by Aggressive Truckers

By | October 26th, 2017

What’s worse than an aggressive motorist? Answer: an aggressive truck driver in an 80,000 pound tractor-trailer. Unfortunately, aggressive truck drivers are a common occurrence and pose a deadly threat to the driving public. Unlike ordinary drivers, they’re supposed to be professionals held to a higher standard. And while plenty of truly professional truck drivers do exist, the high numbers of aggressive truck drivers mean that you will very likely have an encounter with one. The Causes of Aggressive Truck Driving There are several reasons for this problem. Sometimes it’s caused.

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Jackknife Truck Accident Avoidance: Four Causes

By | October 12th, 2017

A truck accident caused by jackknifing is often catastrophic and can involve many other vehicles. In most driving situations, they’re avoidable provided the truck driver is skilled, understands their causes, and actively avoids them. Here are four of their causes: Light Trailer Loads Hauling a lightly loaded trailer doesn’t by itself cause jackknifing, but it makes the tractor-trailer combination more susceptible to the problem. Tire traction with the road requires weight pressing down on the wheel. The more weight in the trailer, the greater the tire traction. The tires of.

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5 Tips for Avoiding Truck Accidents In the Cold Weather

By | October 12th, 2017

Winter is approaching, and before you know it, you’ll have to drive on slippery roads and through storms. It’s important to stay extra safe when driving your truck. Here are a few tips to help you out. Drive Slower When driving in a storm, make sure to slow down a little. You don’t have to maintain your usual speed. In addition, make sure to keep a larger distance from the vehicle ahead of you, as visibility will be a lot lower. Be Careful When Pulling Over When pulling over at the.

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Two Health Conditions That Cause Truck Accidents

By | September 28th, 2017

Long-haul truck drivers average between 2,000 and 3,000 miles per week. They drive away from their homes and spend most of their time in or near their rigs. Many eat unhealthy food at fast food restaurants and at truck diners. In addition, their daily routine leaves little time for exercise or recreational activities. The end result of this lifestyle is often obesity and poor health. While this is certainly bad for the affected drivers, it also endangers the public who share the road with them. The “trucker lifestyle” can cause.

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The Single Best Way to Prevent a Truck Accident

By | August 31st, 2017

Truck Drivers Who Have the Necessary Skills Truck driving is hard. There’s no doubt about that. People who work in this industry have to be incredibly focused and dedicated. They need to be familiar with all relevant safety regulations. Truck drivers work incredibly long hours. Every one of those hours is going to require a high degree of concentration, and truck drivers need to be up to the task in a landscape that varies all the time. They have to be prepared for long stretches on the road where nothing is.

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Dump Truck Accidents: How They Endanger the Public

By | June 8th, 2017

Like all large trucks, dump trucks are massive vehicles that can cause great harm in accidents with ordinary motor vehicles. Unlike cars, these behemoths are not designed for stable driving and good handling on the road. That takes a backseat to their main purpose, which is hauling and dumping the heavy loads in their beds. This means they don’t stop on a dime or have anything like the maneuvering capabilities of a car. If you get in their way, you can’t always count on their being able to swerve or.

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