Any traffic accident can create problems for those who are involved, but this is particularly true for the victims of accidents caused by commercial trucks. The size and mass of trucks makes it much more likely that serious injury will occur, leaving the victims in...
Truck Accidents
Common causes of trucking accidents
Trucking accidents are unfortunately all too common on New Jersey’s many busy highways, often causing catastrophic injuries. Truckers face high risks on the roads, and many accidents are caused by the negligence of another driver. The consequences of a trucking...
Truck jackknifes and strikes two vehicles in New Jersey
Tractor-trailers are relatively large and heavy compared to other motor vehicles on the roadway. Because of this, they can inflict significant damage and injury when involved in an accident. It is therefore imperative that truck drivers are extremely careful in their...
New Jersey driver killed after striking back of semi-truck
Tractor-trailers are nearly 30 times heavier than most passenger cars. Because of this enormous size discrepancy, the injuries sustained by drivers and passengers in cars in truck accidents are often more severe than in other accidents. That is why truck drivers must...
NEW YORK WOMAN KILLED BY TRUCK ON SIDEWALK
Trucks are larger than other vehicles on the road and can at times haul dangerous chemicals. Due to the increased risk that trucks pose, truck drivers should be as careful as possible in their actions to avoid causing a preventable accident. A woman was killed in East...
New Jersey box truck driver loses leg in collision
Commercial trucks present unique dangers on the road not found in other vehicles. Their large size can lead to more severe injuries in accidents than other vehicles may cause. This heightened risk of serious injury can expose truck drivers and their employers to...
Truck strikes car in New York City, launching it onto sidewalk
The enormous size of commercial trucks in comparison to other motor vehicles creates a heightened risk of serious injury when they are involved in an accident. It is important for truck drivers and other drivers to be careful and attentive in their actions to prevent...
Semi-truck collides with dump truck on New Jersey Turnpike
Tractor-trailers can cause severe injuries when involved in accidents due to their massive size. Due to this potential, it is important that operators of commercial trucks apply appropriate care in their actions to avoid creating unduly dangerous situations for other...
FedEx truck pins car on guardrail, leaks fuel into New York pond
Commercial trucks present unique circumstances on the road not encountered with other vehicles. Their enormous size relative to other vehicles creates an increased risk of serious injuries to those involved in truck accidents. Additionally, trucks sometimes carry or...
NEW YORK SANITATION WORKER SERIOUSLY INJURED BY RENTAL TRUCK
Trucks are larger in size and weight than standard vehicles. For this reason, they often cause more serious injuries that other vehicles when they are involved in accidents. Due to this increased risk of injury, it is even more important that drivers of trucks take...