Over 12 million large commercial vehicles – including semi trucks and buses – are registered across the United States. While large trucks account for just 4% of all vehicles, they are involved in 9% of all fatal motor vehicle crashes, according to the National Safety...
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Semi Truck Crashes
El aspecto más peligroso de pasar un camión en la autopista
Un accidente que involucra un camión es casi siempre mucho más devastador que un choque entre dos autos, debido al peso y tamaño del camión y la fuerza con que golpea. No es de extrañar que a muchos conductores le da miedo pasar los camiones en la autopista. Es...
Maximize your compensation in a truck accident case
If you have been injured due to the negligence of another driver, you can hold that negligent driver liable for your damages. This is the basic premise behind most personal injury lawsuits involving motor vehicle accidents. However, depending on the circumstances of...
Federal court upholds trucking regulations
A recent federal court case brought against regulations adopted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) highlights the link between highway safety and hours spent on duty or behind the wheel. Challenge focused on hours-of-service In 2020, the FMCSA...
Cement truck causes massive traffic problems on I-5
There are many different types of motor vehicles on Seattle’s busy roads and highways. Recently, a cement truck rolled over on I-5 during morning rush hour traffic, causing numerous delays and backups. After flipping over into traffic, the cement truck spilled some of...
Is sleep apnea the hidden cause of truck accidents?
Sleep apnea is a medical condition. Those afflicted with it experience frequent and chronic interruptions to their sleep – throughout the night, their breathing literally pauses. The pauses may last as long as 10 seconds or more and occur as many as 400 times in a...
The danger of truck accidents
In most American cities, including in Seattle, Washington, it is common to see construction work, which usually involves several different types of vehicles, including cement trucks and semi-trucks. If an accident occurs between a car and a truck, the results can be...
Be prepared for these three truck company defenses
If you’ve been involved in a truck accident, then you know the significant damages that can result. The physical pain and suffering may be too much to bear, and the financial realities of your situation can be overwhelming. Together, these damages can leave you...
Truck accidents are often caused by preventable negligence
Large trucks are a common sight on the roads and highways that pass through the greater Seattle metropolitan area. Many trucks visit local businesses each day to deliver supplies and goods for consumers to purchase. Most of the trucks that pass through the city are...
Jackknifed semi kills one, causes backup
A major pileup on I-5 resulted in one death and a major traffic backup in Tacoma last Friday. The multi-vehicle crash involved a semitruck and several cars. According to the Washington State Patrol, the semi jackknifed as it approached traffic that had slowed or...