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 […]
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Tackling the issue of trucker fatigue
Residents in Kentucky who have ever heard or seen stories about accidents involving semi-trucks or other large commercial vehicles have good reason to be concerned about these events. Very often, commercial drivers work long hours and may be prone to becoming fatigued which, in turn, may increase the risk of an accident. The Federal Motor […]
What are some primary causes of trucking accidents?
Kentucky truckers share the road with plenty of non-commercial vehicles every day. This can understandably make some nervous, as trucks – especially commercial vehicles like 18-wheelers – can dwarf almost every other car on the road. Knowing more about these vehicles can help. Today, we look at some contributing factors of truck accidents. FindLaw takes […]
Can employers encourage safety in their fleet?
If you are part of a fleet of drivers that work for your employer in Kentucky, chances are your superiors have implemented some protocols designed to encourage you and your cohorts to be safe on the road. Some of the things they may have done include requiring you to undergo a background check, requiring you […]
Trucker fatigue isn’t always caused by lack of sleep
Trucker fatigue is one of the most common causes of crashes involving semi-trucks on Kentucky highways today. However, that fatigue is not always a direct result of not getting enough sleep. The Congressional Research Service reports that numerous truck crashes have been found to have been a result of sleep apnea. Truck drivers who suffer from sleep […]
Arguments for and against side underride guards on large trucks
Accidents involving large trucks are often devastating, but some of the most tragic here in Kentucky are those where the smaller vehicle slides under the trailer. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s crash test video of a midsize sedan in a collision with the side of a tractor-trailer shows the top of the car being sheared off, along […]
Additional trailers make large trucks more dangerous
Seeing one tractor-trailer swaying on the highway may make a fellow Kentucky motorist nervous. However, when there are two or three trailers on the same truck, it may be even more nerve-wracking to try to pass. There is good reason for extra caution: These combination vehicles are actually more dangerous. Not every state allows double and […]
Kentucky is reviewing road safety after truck accidents
At Debra L. Broz, Attorney at Law, PLC, we know that truck accidents in Kentucky can have complex causes. Truck accidents can be caused by dangerous driving conditions, by driver or shipping company negligence or poor driving by another vehicle on the road. As the Courier-Journal reports, some recent truck accidents in Louisville have the […]
Thorough investigation necessary to identify faulty auto parts
In the aftermath of a serious accident, particularly one involving a massive tractor trailer, it can be all but impossible for victims and bystanders to know what went wrong. This is especially true when the cause of an accident is a single, defective auto part. Such situations are not unusual, sadly. For instance, recently, 1,700 trucks […]
Dangerous cargo can make truck crashes even worse
We see commercial trucks on the road nearly every day. And whether we can see the cargo they haul or not, we know that these trucks typically carry heavy, dangerous materials over thousands of miles. This cargo can present serious problems in the event of a crash. If it spills, it can make the roadways […]