Commercial truck accidents often result in significant damage and injuries due to the size and weight of these vehicles. They also pose challenges in determining liability for the incident. There are several parties to consider, including the driver, the trucking...
Truck Accidents
Reasons tractor-trailer accidents are devastating
Even minor vehicular accidents can be upsetting. When accidents involve tractor-trailers, the results are almost always severe. There are a few reasons why tractor-trailers are prone to causing personal injury. Drivers aware of these factors are more inclined to be...
4 safety features that could help prevent large truck crashes
People driving on Pennsylvania roadways can expect to see 18-wheelers at any hour. Hundreds of large trucks travel highways like Interstate 81 every day. Truck-car collisions often result in catastrophic injuries for passenger car occupants, but researchers think four...
Reduce your risk for a tractor-trailer collision
Auto accidents with tractor-trailers and other large trucks can result in devastating personal injury. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports more than 4,000 fatalities in this type of collision in 2018 alone, 82% of whom were traveling in a car, on foot,...
Getting the right help with a truck accident case
Trucks are ever present on the roads in Schuylkill, Pottsville and the surrounding areas of Pennsylvania. While most will be operated safely and within the rules of the road, their sheer size and the speeds at which they travel can be intimidating to even the most...
Reckless truck drivers wreak havoc on Pennsylvania roads
A motorist on the roads, streets and highways of Pennsylvania must contend with many potential hazards, ranging from pot holes and road construction to drunk and distracted drivers. The latter are of particular concern when they are behind the wheel of large vehicle,...
Tractor trailer hit-and-run reveals peril to motorists
One of the dangers that Pennsylvania motorists may not consider when sharing the road with tractor trailers is the big rigs are so large, their drivers may not realize that they've been in an accident. There is also the more sinister possibility that a driver involved...
Big rigs can be big trouble on icy highways
It is an unfortunate familiar winter story in Pennsylvania: Multi-vehicle accidents, closed highways and tractor trailers. Tractor trailers are not an inherent danger in and of themselves. But, because of their size and weight, big rigs require considerably more time...
Truck accidents underscore potential for serious injuries
Commercial trucks can cause serious injuries when they are involved in accidents. Their sheer size and weight may result in catastrophic damage to smaller vehicles, which in turn compromises the smaller vehicle's ability to protect its occupants. The damage can be...
What are hours of service requirements for truck drivers?
Road trips can be fun adventures for Pottsville residents who enjoy the open road and time behind the wheels of their vehicles. When they take off they may be fueled by the energy and excitement of a new journey. However, when they get tired their excitement may wane...