Jackknife accidents can cause catastrophic injuries and change a person’s life forever. When the two parts of a tractor-trailer, the cab and the trailer, fold into the shape of a V rather than the trailer following in line with the cab, the result can be a multi-vehicle collision and severe harm.
Some of the most severe truck accidents that occur on the road result from underride crashes. An underride crash is when an automobile slides beneath the truck, generally from the rear or end of the trailer. In this type of accident, injuries are almost always severe and fatal. Our DC personal...
Read MoreYou have probably heard about autonomous vehicles, also known as self-driving vehicles, with some of the big names like Tesla making self-driving vehicle news. While self-driving cars may be challenging enough to accept for many, self-driving trucks are also on their way, and those may pose a whole new set of risks....
Read MoreCommercial trucks are dangerous, and can cause serious and fatal injuries in the event they get into accidents. For that reason, there are a number of federal regulations that control various aspects of trucking. These regulations, which are put forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), apply to truckers and...
Read MoreCommercial trucks are dangerous enough when their load weights don't exceed federal and state regulations. When drivers and trucking companies choose to ignore these rules, they make the situation that much worse. Overloaded and overweight trucks are a strong indication of negligence, and the driver and trucking company may be held liable...
Read MoreFire engines report to emergency calls every day in the state, and when they do they race through city streets with their lights and sirens on. In most cases, they do so without injury. This past March, one D.C. fire engine was involved in an accident that killed one motorist and injured a pregnant...
Read MoreThe trucking industry requires a lot from their workers. Not only do workers have horrible hours, but the pay is not worth the physical demands on the body. Furthermore, the lifestyle puts many truck drivers at risk for health conditions, such as diabetes, heart conditions, and blood clots. While the drivers are certainly at risk,...
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Truck accidents are some of the deadliest hazards motorists face on the roadway. Due to their enormous size and weight when compared to regular vehicles, semi trucks can cause catastrophic amounts of damage if involved in an accident on the road. Truck drivers and...
Being involved in a truck accident is one of the deadliest hazards a motorist can face on the roadway. While trucking accidents sometimes occur due to driver error, semi-truck accidents can also be the result of mechanical problems. Either way, the crash injuries...
According to McClatchyDC.com, the National Transportation Safety Board has urged bus and truck manufacturers to install data recorders on vehicles so that they can be studied in the event of a catastrophic accident. 
The NTSB made the recommendations following a fiery truck accident last year...
