December 7, 2018
Common Causes for Trucking Accidents In The U.S.
The trucking industry employs approximately 9 million people, with over 3.5 million employed as drivers. Through the negligence and fault of some truck drivers, owners, and/or operators, trucking accidents happen every year, at a rate of 500,000 per year, causing around 5,000 deaths. In almost 98% of the time, the passengers or driver of the…
November 22, 2018
If I Am The Victim of a Trucking Accident, Who Can I Sue?
There are many people who may be liable for the injuries to your person and the damages to your personal property. The driver of the truck may be liable because he or she has the duty to operate the vehicle at a safe rate of speed and to observe traffic and road rules. The owner…
September 21, 2018
Trucking Accident Statistics in the United States
The number of trucks in the United States continues to increase. The US Department of Transportation estimates that half a million accidents involving heavy trucks and 18-wheelers occur each year. Truck accidents may be caused by the negligence, road conditions, or lack of training of drivers. Aside from these causes, the very nature, weight, and…