One of the biggest dangers you can face as a driver is the huge trucks that cruise the roads. They are an essential part of the transport system, but that does not make driving next to them any less scary. A collision with a truck can easily lead to severe injuries or...
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Trucking Accidents
When should truckers pull their vehicles to the side of the road?
Driving a truck is no easy task. It requires immense responsibility, precision and a thorough understanding of safety protocols. Truck drivers play an invaluable role in transporting goods and keeping the economy running smoothly. However, with this responsibility...
What does your advocate need for your truck accident case?
When you or a loved one has suffered injuries in a truck accident, your top priority is probably injury recovery. You know that filing a truck accident claim allows you to acquire financial compensation to address your physical harm and economic hardships. However,...
3 things that could cause a truck crash
If a truck crashes into you, you might assume the truck driver was not concentrating. It is a possibility, yet it is vital not to jump to conclusions. Truck crashes can happen for many reasons. Here are some others to consider: Weather Which vehicle is likely to blow...
How truck drivers can prevent back injuries
Staying healthy is a crucial aspect of a truck driver’s career. Chronic injuries could lead to extended time off and even alter career paths. There are steps that both employees and employers can take to reduce the risk of injury to truck drivers. North Carolina law...
Three major factors in truck accidents
Some North Carolina drivers are nervous on the road near large trucks. This is a valid concern considering that these huge commercial vehicles are capable of causing catastrophic damage. While there are many reasons for truck accidents, a study by the Federal Motor...
Five common causes of truck crashes in North Carolina
Truck accidents are unfortunately common in North Carolina and the rest of the country, and they almost always end badly for those who were in a passenger vehicle. Big rigs, after all, weigh up to 80,000 pounds while the average car weighs 4,000 pounds. Drivers should...
Fatal truck crashes continue to rise with no solution in sight
Drowsy and distracted truckers are behind many accidents in North Carolina and across the U.S. In 2017, a total of 4,102 people died in large truck crashes: a 28% increase from 2009. Of the fatalities, 17% were truck occupants whereas 68% were in passenger vehicles,...
Rest is a requirement for truck drivers in North Carolina
Everyone knows that driving while distracted or drunk is dangerous. Items like cellphones or the effects of intoxication can significantly alter the attention and focus that drivers give to the roads they are traveling on. In North Carolina drivers can be penalized...
How can a truck’s cargo cause a dangerous trucking accident?
North Carolina drivers see them practically every time they merge onto the state's highways. Massive semis, oil tankers and other immense vehicles carry a multitude of goods across North Carolina and to locations far and wide. Without them, many of the products that...