How to Drive Safely Around Large Trucks
Significant truck drivers often fall asleep at the wheel due to long hours, sitting in one position for a prolonged period, and monotonous roads. The combination of these factors can lead to fatigue and drowsiness, which increases the risk of falling asleep while driving. Truckers must drive long distances and often don’t take regular breaks […]
Common Types Of Truck Accidents In The US
Trucking accidents are, unfortunately, all too common. Roughly 500,000 accidents occur annually, with 5,000 ending in a fatality in the United States. Accidents involving large vehicles can result in life-altering consequences. There are many different types of trucking accidents, but some of the most common include the following: – Jackknife accidents occur when a tractor-trailer’s […]
5 Most Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Utah
Trucks are significant contributors to the national economy, as well as the local economy in Utah. However, it comes at a bad price, the catastrophic accidents and lives lost. Big 18-wheelers caused 3,341 in 2011 in Utah – 283 of which were fatal. Learning what causes trucking accidents can help you avoid and prevent them. […]
100 Deadliest Days of Summer Ending
The summer months tend to experience the highest numbers of automobile accidents, including fatalities. To combat these statistics, Utah puts on a “100 Deadliest Days of Summer” campaign, which provides education, awareness, and prevention tools. The 100 days of summer campaign runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The summer months have now blended into […]
Five Leading Causes of Tractor-Trailer Accidents
Avoid Accidents with Large Trucks Perhaps out of all the legal injury cases we handle as a firm, accidents involving large commercial trucks are the most devastating. It is simple to see just how trucking crashes can lead to catastrophic injuries and even death. The driver and passengers of smaller, traditional vehicles are unfortunately far more likely […]
