When you're involved in a truck crash, the results can be devastating. Commercial trucks weigh up to 80,000 pounds – that's 20 times heavier than your car. This massive size difference means even a minor collision can leave you with serious injuries that change your...
Truck accidents
Underride accidents can cause serious injuries
One of the most dangerous types of accidents is an underride accident. These are relatively rare, but they can happen when two vehicles collide and one is significantly larger than the other. For instance, imagine that someone is driving down a city street in a...
2 causes of semitruck crashes that aren’t the trucker
People who are on public roadways have likely come across semitrucks. These large and heavy vehicles provide the valuable service of hauling cargo between locations. The truckers who drive them are trained professionals, and many of them drive safely. While many...
Why would a trucking company be liable after an accident?
In many truck accidents, it is the truck driver who is primarily responsible for the crash. Perhaps they were distracted or maybe they didn’t leave a long enough following distance. In some cases, drivers are even under the influence. There are a multitude of reasons...
Some reasons why truck accidents are often complex
Commercial trucks are a fixture across the roads in Connecticut. Usually, they travel without incident, but an accident can occur in a flash. Truck crashes are some of the most devastating and complex for several reasons. Severe injuries and damages Big rig accidents...
The perilous impact of truck driver fatigue in Connecticut
Truck owners put much pressure on drivers to meet tight delivery deadlines. Therefore, the drivers push their limits too high to meet these deadlines. As a result, they end up with more working hours and minimal rest time. This has a connection to increased fatigue, a...
The real dangers caused by fatigued truck drivers
Companies of all sizes transport products throughout Connecticut. Fortunately, most deliveries driven by truckers arrive safely and on time. However, due to fatigue, some drivers get involved in automobile accidents, and fatigue does far more than make someone feel...
Some facts about fatal truck accidents
Commercial trucks deliver most of the food and other consumer products that we buy in Connecticut. Although they are necessary for the economy, large trucks pose a serious risk on the highways due to their sheer size and weight. Here are three facts about fatal truck...
Thousands of trucks ordered off the road during safety initiative
Thousands of semi-tractor trailers are inspected each year in Connecticut and around the country during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual International Roadcheck safety blitz. When trucks are subjected to North American Standard Level I, II, III, IV or V...
Common types of truck accident injuries in Connecticut
Truck accidents have the capacity to inflict severe damage and injuries upon those involved because of the massive size and weight of the rigs. It is imperative for all who share the roadways with semi-trucks or other large commercial vehicles to understand what types...