Truck Accident
Truck Tire Blowouts Can Cause Deadly Accidents
The commercial trucking industry keeps our store shelves stocked across the country and while these giants dominate the road, they generally operate safely and efficiently around our passenger cars. However, when a truck tire suddenly blows out, the consequences can be catastrophic for the truck driver and other vehicles nearby. Passenger car drivers may face…
Read MoreSoftware Creates Doubts About the Reliability of Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) created Hours of Service (HOS) rules to help keep track of when truck drivers are driving their vehicles. The purpose of the rules is to help ensure that drivers don’t operate their trucks while they’re tired. Tired drivers cannot anticipate emergencies and respond to emergencies in the same…
Read MoreLiability for Truck Overloading Accidents
Large trucks carry cargo. That’s their job: to carry as much cargo as possible to destinations throughout Washington and across the country. The more cargo that can be carried in one trip or in one truck, the more money everyone involved in the truck shipment makes. The primary incentives for trucking companies and truck drivers…
Read MoreHow an 18-Wheeler’s Tech Can Help Your Injury Case
Safety tech in cars has come a very long way in the past few decades. From lane assist to back-up cameras to self-parking systems, there isn’t much our day-to-day vehicles can’t do. Safety tech in commercial trucks, however, has largely been limited to black boxes and bubble mirrors. But it looks like that’s all about…
Read MoreWhat States Love Pickup Trucks the Most – and Where Does WA Fall?
The pickup truck is a highly versatile, visually appealing, and powerful vehicle, capable of taking you and your loved ones just about anywhere you need to go. Although it might not beat a sports car in a race, it still packs a horsepower punch. In states with vast, open roads and abundant outdoor recreational activities,…
Read MoreCan You Sue a Big Box Store for a Truck Accident? It Depends.
When a commercial truck causes an accident, it can be complicated to determine who should be held liable for any damages and injuries sustained from the collision. One might immediately jump to blame the driver, but depending on how the accident occurred, a different party may be responsible. If the crash was due to something…
Read MoreCommon Accidents with Construction Vehicles
The Pacific Northwest is an area of the country that is constantly progressing and evolving its infrastructure, including its buildings, airports, transportation systems, and roadways. While this is good for the economy and good for future generations, it also means that roads and other areas are full of construction vehicles. Construction vehicles are known for…
Read MoreBackup Cameras Will Soon Be Available for Commercial Trucks and Tractor-Trailers
Backup accidents are a very common type of truck accident in Vancouver and Battle Ground. The longer the truck or tractor-trailer combination, the more difficult it is for a truck driver to see behind that truck. Difficulty seeing behind a truck or trailer makes it hard for the truck driver to stop safely, merge into…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Trucks Making Turns
Truck accidents are usually more deadly and more serious than car accidents because of the size, weight, and dimensions of the trucks. One scary type of truck accident is a turning accident. These accidents are scary because the car that is struck is often just standing still or is traveling at a low rate of…
Read MoreAre Autonomous Trucks Safe?
Truck manufacturers, like car manufacturers, are working hard to develop self-driving trucks. There are numerous incentives for the trucking industry starting with reducing or eliminating the need to pay for truck drivers. Truck manufacturers argue that autonomous trucks are safer, pointing to the large number of fatal truck accidents each year. Truck drivers are clearly…
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