Accidents are always frightening, but when they involve a large commercial vehicle they’re often devastating to those in smaller passenger cars. If you’ve had an accident with a commercial vehicle, you could be facing serious injuries, sometimes with life-altering consequences to your ability to earn a living and perform your daily routine. Even less serious…
The freight and shipping industries are in an economic boom in the United States. While we all rely on the goods and services brought to us by large commercial trucks like 18-wheelers and semi-tractor-trailer trucks, these large, unwieldy vehicles cause congested roadways and present a significant safety hazard to others on the road. When a…
Most people feel safe and comfortable on the road. We listen to our favorite playlists and podcasts and think about the day ahead of us or the one behind us, forgetting that we’re actually hurtling along at high speeds, often on roads congested with other vehicles doing the same. Despite how comfortable we feel in…
When a collision occurs between a fully loaded 18-wheeler truck weighing anywhere between 18,000-48,000 pounds and a 4,000-pound personal vehicle, the driver and passengers in the smaller, lighter vehicle are far more likely to sustain serious or catastrophic injuries. Sadly, fatalities in truck accidents are also far more common in the smaller vehicles involved. An…