truck accidents

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…

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…

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.…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The destructive potential of the large semi-trucks that people see driving around Bowling Green may mean that those involved in truck accidents can reasonably expect to have to deal with massive recovery costs. These can include both medical expenses, lost wages and automotive repair costs. Yet before one can seek compensation for such expenses, it should first be determined who…