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Injuries Are More Severe in Truck Crash Cases
Truck Accidents | Posted on April 15, 2024 at 1:38 pm by neustrom
Semi-trucks are big and heavy. Truck drivers often travel hundreds of miles every day and get fatigued if pushed to deliver on an unreasonable schedule. […]
The Importance of Trucking Safety.
Truck Accidents | Posted on June 16, 2023 at 1:58 pm by neustrom
The Importance of Trucking Safety. Pat has been notified, as a member of the American Association of justice Trucking Litigation Group, of an upcoming documentary on trucking safety. Please help us address the danger posed by the trucking industry. PBS Frontline is debuting an important documentary on Tuesday June 13th called “America’s Dangerous Trucks.” Many […]
Are Delivery Truck Accidents Common?
Truck Accidents | Posted on September 27, 2021 at 5:35 am by neustrom
Are Delivery Truck Accidents Common? With general increases in online ordering, delivery truck accidents are common and pose real hazards to other drivers on the road. Online ordering makes shopping easier. It had already become increasingly popular prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, but now more people than ever are choosing to get food, clothing, household […]
Common Injuries from Truck Accidents
Truck Accidents | Posted on August 27, 2021 at 6:56 pm by neustrom
Common Injuries from Truck Accidents Commercial truck crashes are terrifying events. When you see an 80,000-pound truck barreling at your vehicle, you might not be able to avoid the crash. After a crash, you likely will have one or more serious injuries that need medical attention. If you suffered any type of injury in a […]
Truck Accident Fatalities on Rise
Truck Accidents | Posted on May 7, 2019 at 12:13 am by neustrom
Truck Accident Fatalities are on the Rise The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that overall traffic-related fatalities declined from 2016 to 2017, indicating a larger downward trend in fatal traffic crashes. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for accidents involving large commercial trucks, as fatal truck crashes reached a 29-year high in 2017. […]
A Shortage in Truck Drivers is Putting You at Risk of a Serious Accident. I-70 and I-135 attorneys.
Truck Accidents | Posted on April 8, 2019 at 4:45 pm by neustrom
How a Shortage of Truck Drivers is Putting You at Risk of a Serious Accident There is a serious shortage of qualified truck drivers in the United States, and it’s only predicted to get worse. In fact, senior vice president of American Trucking Association Bob Costello estimates that the shortage could grow to 175,000 by […]
Winter Weather Increases Truck Accident Risks
Personal Injury | Truck Accidents | Posted on March 20, 2018 at 10:44 pm by neustrom
Winter Weather Increases Truck Accident Risks While snow and ice present serious dangers for truckers and other motorists, trucking companies are not required to provide oversight. Adverse winter weather presents hazards for all motorists, who are encouraged to stay off the roads during periods of heavy snow or ice. For truckers, their ability to make […]
Weather Conditions Increase Risk for Accidents
Car Accidents | Premises Liability | Truck Accidents | Posted on February 27, 2018 at 8:46 pm by neustrom
Cold Weather Conditions Increase Risk for Accidents The early weeks of 2018 have brought record breaking winter storms, with freezing cold temperatures and heavy ice and snow accumulations. Unfortunately, with spring still long away, this trend does not appear to be ending anytime soon. These types of conditions make driving more treacherous, along with making […]
Concussion from A Neuroscientist’s Experience – Article from The New Yorker Magazine
Car Accidents | Traumatic Brain Injuries | Truck Accidents | Posted on December 6, 2017 at 7:25 pm by neustrom
A Neuroscientist’s Diary of a Concussion Daniel J. Levitin/Nov 23, 2017 Written for: THE NEW YORKER One evening in April, driving home from a university function, I was stopped in freeway traffic caused by roadworks somewhere up ahead when I felt a massive jolt. The back of my head hit the headrest, then my head lurched […]
Truck Driver Fatigue is A Major Factor in Large Truck Crashes
Truck Accidents | Posted on October 10, 2017 at 7:27 pm by neustrom
Truck Driver Fatigue: A Major Factor in Large Truck Crashes Operating a motor vehicle after not getting enough sleep is dangerous for every person on the road. Not only are truck drivers at an increased risk of drowsy driving, but when truck drivers do operate their vehicles while fatigued and an accident occurs as a […]
Log Book Violations
Truck Accidents | Posted on February 9, 2017 at 7:02 pm by neustrom
Log Book Violations Both federal and state law require commercial truck drivers to adhere to specific regulations regarding travel time and record keeping. Failing to follow these rules can have dire consequences, including life-threatening injuries, for which the negligent driver can be held responsible. Federal Regulations Federal law strictly regulates how many hours a commercial driver is […]