Even if you don’t drive a pickup truck or know much about them, you’ve likely noticed that they’re getting bigger by the year. “Heavy duty” pickup trucks, which sport names like Titan and Super Duty, can weigh as much as 12,000 pounds. For some business owners, their...
Collisions between small passenger vehicles and large commercial trucks are a leading cause of brain injury. Since these trucks are taller and heavier than small vehicles, they typically pose more injury risks if an accident occurs. Most conversations about brain...
Unlike personal vehicles, the buck does not necessarily stop with the trucker in case of a trucking accident. There may be more than one party responsible for the injuries or damage to property you may suffer from such an accident, which makes truck crashes different...
Almost every driver knows that one of the biggest dangers posed by large commercial trucks on the road is truckers who have been on the road for too long and are tired and distracted. The federal government has implemented hours-of-service regulations that limit how...
Commercial trucks are a staple on roads throughout New Jersey and across the country as a whole. As a result of their presence, their large size and various other factors, trucks can pose more of a risk of an accident occurring. There are certain facts about big-rig...
While there are many different factors that can lead to a devastating truck accident in New Jersey, brake failure is one of those possible factors. Knowing about some common issues may help drivers avoid truck accidents in the future. What are the top brake problems...
In some cases, individuals riding in passenger vehicles don't survive collisions with commercial trucks. Therefore, it is important for commercial motorists to operate their vehicles at safe speeds while traveling on New Jersey roads. In addition to causing accidents,...
Trucking accidents can be some of the most fatal throughout New Jersey. Due to the size of the tractor trailer, it's not surprising to understand just why so many accidents result in severe and even fatal injuries. Fortunately, side guards seem to be the key to...
Anyone who drives a semi-truck or commercial truck knows that training to drive safely is very important. There are inherent risks to driving a large or heavy vehicle on the roads. In New Jersey, poor training can be the basis for legal liability in the event of a...
If you’ve ever been a victim of a car accident, you know how complex the situation can get in a short time. Thus, imagine how complicated a truck accident. While insurance claims and medical treatment are issues that need to be handled, determining who is at fault in...
