Truck jackknife accidents are one of the most dangerous and frightening types of accidents on the road. A jackknife occurs when a truck's trailer swings out of control and forms a 90-degree angle with the tractor. This type of accident can be deadly, as the truck can...
Truck Accidents
3 reasons semitrucks cause wrecks that truckers don’t control
Either of the drivers involved in a two-vehicle crash could technically be to blame for the wreck, depending on the circumstances. When there is a collision between a commercial vehicle and a passenger vehicle, the truck may have been the vehicle that caused the crash...
Truck accident claims: When the driver is not entirely to blame
You may think that the truck driver who caused your accident was probably fatigued, distracted or just reckless since most crashes arise from human error. However, it is not always the case. Some things are beyond the driver’s control or knowledge, and they may have...
2 common driving mistakes that increase big-rig crash risks
Commercial trucks are arguably the scariest vehicles you will encounter on the road other than when you cross paths with a train. You instinctively know that a vehicle so much larger than your own is a potential source of danger. Semitrucks can cause catastrophic...
Trucking isn’t as safe as people say
What many people see when a semitruck drives by is a well-oiled machine, carrying thousands of commodities, driven by someone equipped for the job. What people don’t realize is that trucks are often poorly maintained and driven by someone unfit for the job. The mental...
3 ways delivery vehicles can increase everyone’s crash risks
Package delivery demands are higher than ever, with many households now making multiple online purchases every week. Both established delivery corporations and private businesses have had to scramble to develop faster and larger delivery fleets in recent years....
Intoxicated driving and large truck crashes
In a recent post, we examined some of the dangers of truck driver fatigue. Unfortunately, there are many other reasons why large truck wrecks happen in Dallas, and across Texas. Moreover, some may be linked to fatigue. For example, a driver who is extremely tired may...
Understanding the dangers of trucker fatigue
Large truck wrecks keep happening on roads across the U.S. for a host of reasons. Drunk driving and speeding are common causes, but some truck wrecks take place because a trucker is suffering from fatigue. Some people may not think that driver fatigue is very serious,...
How do waste collection accidents occur on the road?
For someone whose job duties involving collecting waste and recycled material, there are many hazards they may encounter on a daily basis. Driving a garbage truck can be incredibly dangerous and, sadly, these accidents can result in the loss of life or a long-term...