Driving Safety

Posted in Car Accidents, Driving Safety, Semi-Truck Accidents on December 1, 2016

Large 18-Wheelers seem to be everywhere on today’s highways. Unfortunately, they are an essential part of today’s society. Instead of trying to avoid them all together, learning how to drive near them can help you drive safer. This article provides tips and rules of the road that may prevent an accident one day. Driving Safely Near Semi… read more

Posted in Car Accidents, Distracted Driving, Driving Safety, injury accident lawyer, injury liability, Semi-Truck Accidents on November 17, 2016

Driving a semi truck always presents a bigger risk than a non-commercial vehicle because they are so large and heavy. Truck drivers not only need to be aware of the dangers their large vehicles present, but other drivers need to be cautious of the risks they present as well. Even the smallest of driving errors… read more

Posted in Driving Safety, Semi-Truck Accidents on September 5, 2016

Tire blowouts are scary and difficult to control, especially for 18-wheelers. Knowing what to do and what not to do in the event of a tire blowout can help prevent total loss of control and can lessen your chances of hurting anyone else on the road. Safety tips for semi truck tire blowouts There are… read more

Posted in Driving Safety, Semi-Truck Accidents on August 4, 2016

As summer temperatures continue to go up, the heat often creates problems for semi truck drivers. The summer can be a tough season for both the driver and the truck, so it is important to be aware of the problems heat creates and how to prevent it from causing accidents. How to beat the heat… read more

Posted in Car Accidents, Driving Safety, Semi-Truck Accidents on July 7, 2016

Driving safely around semi trucks can be a daunting task. These trucks are massive and can carry loads that weigh over 100,000 pounds at a time. Of accidents involving normal vehicles and semi trucks, over 72 percent of those accidents are caused by the normal vehicle. Understanding how to drive behind and around large trucks… read more

Posted in Car Accidents, Driving Safety, Semi-Truck Accidents on June 29, 2016

Every commercial vehicle is required to meet certain standards to ensure a safer road for everyone. 18-wheelers can weigh up to 80,000 pounds with a fully loaded trailer, and pose a severe threat to all drivers on the road if maintenance is not done regularly. Unfortunately, sometimes safety standards are not kept up with, creating… read more

Posted in Car Accidents, Distracted Driving, Driving Safety, Semi-Truck Accidents on June 23, 2016

Dangerous weather conditions are one of the most common causes of trucking accidents. Weather can affect the handling of the truck as well as the driver. Because of this, truck drivers are required by law to use extra caution while driving in dangerous weather. This article explains the weather conditions that can affect a semi… read more

Posted in Car Accidents, Distracted Driving, Driving Safety, Semi-Truck Accidents on June 16, 2016

There are many different factors that can cause a semi-truck accident, and often times fault can be attributed to the truck driver. Although states enforce rules and regulations on all truck driving companies and drivers in hopes to decrease the amount of accidents, many slip through the cracks. When a truck driver doesn’t abide by… read more

Posted in Car Accidents, Driving Safety, Semi-Truck Accidents on June 9, 2016

Driving on the road with large semi-trucks is a part of almost everyone’s daily commute. Staying out of their way and away from their blind spots will ensure you have the safest trip. Because semi-trucks are so large, they have several blind spots that you should be aware of. Know where the blind spots are… read more

Posted in Car Accidents, Driving Safety, Semi-Truck Accidents on June 3, 2016

18-wheelers cause some of the most serious accidents on the road. Add hazardous liquids to the already dangerous trucks and an accident can turn fatal. Semi-trucks carrying hazardous materials is also called HAZMAT Trucking, and and if released these materials can pose dangers to the environment and the lives of those nearby. What is HAZMAT… read more