Here Are the Top Causes of Head-On Truck Collisions Head-on collisions cause the most fatalities of all truck-related accidents, according to the Department of Transportation. In Pennsylvania, nearly 5% of all truck accidents were head-on collisions, according to PennDOT. Below, we take a closer … [Read more...]
Are Truck Accident Lawsuits More Complicated?
October 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Each year, hundreds of thousands of truck accidents occur around the country. These types of crashes can result in serious injuries, but getting compensation in a lawsuit isn't always straightforward. There are several factors that can make a commercial truck accident lawsuit more complex than one … [Read more...]
The Dangers of Truck Driver Fatigue
June 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
How Truck Driver Fatigue Causes Accidents Driving when you're tired is almost as risky as driving while under the influence. One study found that around 13% of the accidents involving large trucks occurred because the driver was overly tired at the time. Understanding the dangers of truck driver … [Read more...]
The timeline of a truck accident claim
January 14, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Comprehensive Timeline of a Truck Accident Claim When you're involved in a truck accident that you believe was the fault of another party, you may be able to file a truck accident claim. In 2020, around 108,000 people were injured during truck accidents. If you decide to file a truck accident … [Read more...]
Truck Crashes on the Pennsylvania Turnpike
October 5, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Pennsylvania Turnpike Truck Accidents Are Especially Dangerous An accident between a commercial truck and a passenger vehicle on the Pennsylvania Turnpike can have catastrophic results, especially for the smaller vehicle. Due to the size and weight of large commercial trucks, as well as the rate of … [Read more...]
What Are the Most Dangerous Roads in Allentown and Lehigh Valley?
September 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Which Intersections See the Most Car Crashes in Lehigh Valley? In 2020, there were more than 104,000 car crashes in Pennsylvania. In an average year, 1,200 Pennsylvanians die in automobile accidents. One of the riskiest areas for a car accident is at an intersection or another point of conflict on … [Read more...]
Tired Truck Drivers Are More Likely to Cause Accidents
August 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
How Truck Driver Fatigue Endangers Everyone on the Road Truck driver fatigue causes an estimated 30% to 40% of accidents involving semi-trucks. Accidents with trucks are some of the deadliest due to their weight, speed, force, and cargo. If you've been involved in an accident with a truck, speaking … [Read more...]
Personal Injuries From Falling Debris Truck Accidents
May 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Steps to Take After a Falling Debris Truck Accident When debris or objects fall from a truck while the truck is on the road, it may seem minor, but it can cause major damage to not only other vehicles but to people as well. What Kind of Debris Falls From Trucks? Trucks travel to destinations … [Read more...]
Proving That a Driver Was Negligent During a Truck Accident
April 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
What It Takes to Prove Negligence Following a Truck Accident When you've been in a truck accident that was caused by another party, proving fault is necessary if you are interested in filing a lawsuit. In 2019, more than 118,000 trucks were involved in accidents that resulted in at least one … [Read more...]