If you have ever driven on an interstate road trip, you likely know how hypnotic driving on the highway can become. Even after as little as half an hour, some drivers will start to feel drowsy due to driving in a relatively straight line and not needing to perform any...
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There is one likely outcome when a car and truck collide
Size matters when it comes to driving. One in 10 deaths on our roads involves a truck, despite the fact that commercial vehicles only account for 4% of the traffic, according to figures from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It’s no wonder that the car drivers usually come off worse in a collision with a truck. It’s like a flyweight…
The need for added vigilance when trucking in construction zones
Truckers transport products across long distances, which may require them to drive in unfamiliar places, in heavy traffic or inclement weather, during nighttime hours and around other drivers who may be both inexperienced or distracted. Construction zones, in particular, are areas where truck drivers should practice extra caution to avoid causing a preventable accident. Traffic rules Perhaps the most important…
New requirements are designed to lessen drugged truck driving
With the start of the new year, the minimum required random drug testing rate for commercial truck drivers is doubling. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) now requires a 50% rate of tests for controlled substances each year — double the previous rate of 25%. The minimum required rate for random alcohol testing is still just 10%. The FMCSA’s…
Caution is essential when driving around trucks this season
You’re probably noticing more trucks on the road as Christmas gets closer, with large commercial trucks delivering products day and night to stores for the holiday season. Beyond that, UPS, FedEx, mail trucks and Amazon Prime trucks and vans seem to be everywhere. These delivery drivers are often under enormous pressure to deliver a large number of packages each day.…
When can commercial truck owners be held liable for crashes?
Car vs. commercial truck crashes can be devastating for those in the smaller vehicle. People who are fortunate enough to survive may be dealing with severe injuries that require long-term care. Taking legal action against the truck driver who caused the crash may not provide victims and their families with nearly enough compensation to cover the expenses they’re facing. However,…
Truck driver indicted for murder after fatal Kentucky crash
When we see a large truck on the road near us, we hope that it’s in good condition and the driver is experienced and alert — not drowsy or distracted. The last thing we want is for a truck driver to be watching a cellphone video behind the wheel. However, that’s what led to a fatal crash in the early…
Relaxing trucker hours-of-service rules a threat to public safety
For some time now, truck drivers across Kentucky and the nation have argued that the current rules dictating when they must stop and rest are too restrictive. Now, changes may loom in terms of how long and how often today’s truck drivers must rest. Debra Broz, Attorneys at Law, PLC, understand that relaxing trucker drive-time regulations means more fatigued truck…
How can you get full compensation for a truck accident injury?
You probably already know that truck accidents on the Kentucky highways can cause serious injuries that lead to major expenses. If you were involved in one of these accidents, the law could potentially require responsible parties to pay you back for the money you have already spent or will spend in the future to recover. One of the biggest questions…
Large truck crashes involving multiple vehicles
When a large truck collides with another vehicle, the crash can be extremely devastating for those who are involved in the accident and their loved ones. Sometimes, a large truck accident may involve multiple vehicles, and these wrecks can be particularly tragic. For example, a large truck driver may be driving too fast and lose control of their vehicle, resulting…