Category: Truck Accidents
Truck Driver Fatigue and Hours-of-Service Violations in NC
The short answer: Truck driver fatigue causes catastrophic crashes because a drowsy driver reacts more slowly, can drift out of …
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Where Are a Semi-Truck’s Blind Spots?
The short answer: A semi-truck has four main blind spots, often called “no-zones”: directly in front of the cab, along …
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Truck Accidents Due to Negligent Maintenance in NC
Negligent maintenance is a critical factor in 10% of truck accidents. Failing to address maintenance can result in injury and …
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Dangers of Distracted Driving Truck Accidents
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports that texting drivers have a 23.2 times greater risk of a crash …
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Truck Accidents Due to Improper Loading
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says that four percent of truck accidents are caused by load shifting. These accidents …
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How Federal Regulations Impact Truck Accident Lawsuits
There were 172 fatalities in large truck accidents in North Carolina in 2021. Thousands more people are injured each year. …
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Truck Accidents Due to Brake Failure
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reports that brake failure is a factor in 29% of truck accidents. Truck accidents …
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Catastrophic Truck Accidents in Construction Zones
The U.S. Department of Transportation reported 891 fatalities in traffic work zones in 2022. An additional 37,701 people were injured. …
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Catastrophic Truck Accidents Caused By Speeding
In 2022, there were 120,200 trucks involved in injury crashes in the United States. Many of these collisions resulted in …
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