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Truck Accident: Three Pedestrian Safety Tips

By | December 21st, 2017

When a large truck collides with a car, statistics do not favor the occupants of the car. In the case of a pedestrian-truck accident, fatality statistics are even more lopsided against the pedestrian. Just as motorists shouldn’t treat trucks as they would other cars, pedestrians should do the same. The truck’s size, weight, and turning radius make it less capable of dodging pedestrians and, therefore, make it more deadly than cars. Be safe by following these three tips: Use Your Ears The diesel engines of trucks have a distinctly different.

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Misconceptions That Prevent Truck Accident Victims From Pursuing Compensation

By | November 30th, 2017

Some victims of a truck accident suffer great hardship because their injuries prevent them from earning an income while their medical bills pile up. This hardship came about because two misconceptions prevented them from getting fair compensation. They didn’t see themselves as victims, and they trusted their insurance would cover their expenses. Here are the two misconceptions explained in greater detail: Truck Drivers Are Skilled Professionals Who Rarely Cause Accidents Motorists who believe this myth assume their accident was bad luck or was somehow their fault. The truth is some.

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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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Why Proper Vetting of Drivers Reduces Truck Accidents

By | September 28th, 2017

Trucking companies approach the problem of reducing truck accidents in different ways. Some are unconcerned with the issue and simply do the minimum necessary to meet the requirements of the law. Others use training programs to increase the skills of their new drivers and their problem drivers. Yet other trucking companies spend money on technology such as collision avoidance systems. However, the best way of reducing truck accidents is hiring drivers with a long history of safe driving. That is, their driving records have few traffic violations. The reason this.

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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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Wheel Separations and Catastrophic Truck Accidents

By | September 7th, 2017

Too often wheels break free of vehicles on the nation’s roads. Sometimes, they bounce into ongoing traffic, often causing severe injuries or loss of life. Tire separations threaten occupants of the vehicle involved as well. Wheel loss often causes rollovers, some of which cause injury or death. Victims of wheel separations may seek compensation from those responsible for their injuries. When a commercial truck is involved in a truck accident, a trucking firm may be liable for damages. Sometimes, vehicle maintenance providers or parts manufacturers are liable. Reasons Why Wheels Come.

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