Driver fatigue is a major cause of truck accidents in Connecticut. If you were injured in a truck crash, you have a right to seek compensation. You do not have to endure the long-term effects alone because a trucker chose to drive while tired. Understanding your next...
Truck accidents
Medical issues can potentially cause semi-truck crashes
Semi-truck collisions, like most other crashes, are often the result of poor decision-making by drivers. People let their speed get too high or become too complacent about monitoring their surroundings. Those mistakes can lead to devastating crashes. However,...
The types of injuries most frequently caused by truck accidents
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...
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...

