Motor vehicle accidents between two passenger vehicles can result in catastrophic injuries or wrongful death. When an accident involves a commercial truck, the severity and likelihood of these injuries are drastically improved. When trucking fatalities have reached...
How does drowsy driving affect truckers?
Drowsy driving is an issue that affects all drivers, regardless of age, driving experience or what car you drive. But many studies focus on drowsy truckers in specific. Why? For the simple fact that drowsy truckers can cause a lot more damage if they get involved in a...
Sharing the road: Large truck no-zones
Many drivers have dealt with blind spots while behind the wheel, but few recognize the size of large trucks’ blind spots and what that means for them while sharing the road. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, one-third of trucking accidents...
How can road rage cause truck accidents?
As the owner of a smaller car, you may notice trucks around you intruding on your space as you drive down the highway. This situation can be even more terrifying when a truck driver exhibits signs of road rage. From tailgating to running you or other people off the...
Why is it important to give a truck driver ample space?
Taking safety precautions around all drivers is important. And changing up some habits can protect you from worst-case scenario when there are large trucks present. If you’re already a cautious driver, you might think that there isn’t much else you can do to adjust or...
How do drowsy truckers put other drivers at risk?
Kentucky drivers like you may hit the road without getting quite enough sleep sometimes. You may think this is no big deal. After all, everyone drives a little tired every now and then, right? In reality, drowsy driving is one of the most dangerous types of...
Living with a spinal cord injury after a truck accident
Collisions involving tractor-trailers and other vehicles often result in serious injuries for the drivers and passengers of the smaller vehicles. One such injury, spinal cord injuries may have life-changing implications for those who suffer them, as well as their...
The dangers of truck underride crashes
As each driver in Covington can attest, every car accident is an unfortunate thing, but some are more gruesome than others. When a passenger car collides with a semitruck and trailer, the scene can be particularly tragic. One of the most devastating kinds of traffic...
Faulty maintenance contributes to 1 in 10 big truck crashes
A broad range of factors can influence someone's risk for a crash while driving. Inadequate or improper maintenance on a vehicle is one of those factors, as poorly maintained vehicles may not respond appropriately to a driver's attempt to maneuver in an emergency....
What causes commercial drivers to get distracted on the road?
Distractions are a major problem for many drivers, and truckers are no exception. They fall prey to many of the ordinary distractions regular drivers face -- plus a few more. What are some of the most common distractions commercial drivers encounter? They include:...
