22

Dec

What to Do After a Truck Accident in Houston

Our country relies on big-rig trucks to transport goods across state lines and deliver products to their destination.. While the trucking industry is an important part of our economy, these large vehicles may pose dangers to others traveling on the roadway with them. For e...

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22

Dec

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7 Dangerous Practices Causing MORE Large Truck Crashes

We depend on large trucks to transport the goods we need and want throughout the nation, but when negligent truck drivers cause accidents, no one wins. Not only do crashes cause shipping delays, but motor vehicle drivers who share the road face the risk of serious injury or fatal...

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22

Dec

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How Often Do Trucking Companies Hire Disqualified Drivers?

Not everyone is cut out to climb behind the wheel of a truck. Some people aren't healthy enough for it. Some people aren’t good enough drivers. And some people have criminal and/or driving records that just make them a bad fit to take responsibility for heavy cargo. T...

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22

Dec

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Distracted Truck Drivers Can Injure People

Driving through any large metropolitan area, and you'll notice the large number of commercial cargo trucks transporting goods. With more than 500 trucking companies operating more than two-million trucks in the United States, it’s no surprise to learn that thousands o...

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22

Dec

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Truck Driver Fatigue

In the United States, commercial trucks transport about 90 percent of the products we use. Trucks deliver everything from groceries to furniture. If those truck drivers are fatigued or drowsy, they pose an immediate danger to the surrounding traffic.If a fatigued truck driver fa...

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22

Dec

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Truckers: Alcohol and Drug Use

We all know that getting behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is not only a terrible idea, but also illegal. This is even truer for truckers, because the sheer size of trucks makes crashes with them far more dangerous than accidents with other vehicles...

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22

Dec

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T-Bone Truck Accidents: Deadly Collisions

Truck accidents are among the most deadly traffic accidents on our roadways, and T-bone truck accidents are among the worst. Because of the massive size differential between semi-trucks and the cars we drive, such accidents cause extraordinary damage and injuries. If you or someo...

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22

Dec

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What to Do When a Cement Truck Hits You

Secrets to Navigating Cement Truck InjuriesMany construction and road projects use large cement trucks to pour building foundations, patios, driveways, streets, and more. Children marvel at these huge trucks with their constantly turning and churning cylindrical trailers, and ma...

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22

Dec

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Truck Drivers Can Get Road Rage, Too

Road rage afflicts truck drivers, too, and victims of such behavior must know their rights. Although you might not attribute road rage to a professional driver, it happens more frequently than you might imagine. If you were ever a victim of road rage, you understand how frustrati...

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22

Dec

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Are Tired Drivers More Likely to Get into Accidents?

Tired drivers, wake up! Driving while sleepy is dangerous, and even the loss of an hour or two of shut-eye can put you at greater risk of a car accident. A 2016 study by the Foundation for Traffic Safety succinctly outlines the dangers of driving while tired. Know the warning sig...

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