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...
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Truck Accidents
Why speeding is a dangerous act to engage in
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,...
Do side guards minimize injuries during a trucking accident?
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...
Can poor training create legal liability for a truck accident?
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...
Why truck accidents can be challenging
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...
New safety technologies could prevent truck crashes
Researchers and engineers work every day to develop new vehicle safety technologies that save lives. Government agencies and independent organizations test these new developments, offering safety ratings and recommending new policies. One such organization is the...
Are there exceptions to hours-of-service regulations?
Past posts on this blog touch upon the dangers posed by fatigued and drowsy driving, while others detail the efforts of federal lawmakers to curb such problems among truck drivers by establishing hours-of-service regulations. Yet as is the case with many guidelines...
Did fatigue play a role in your truck accident?
After an hour or two behind the wheel, you may find yourself starting to feel fatigued. This may help you understand how taxing it can be for those whose jobs require them to be on the road for several consecutive hours (such as truck drivers). A drowsy driver is a...
How can truck drivers be as safe as possible?
When getting behind the wheel of a truck in New Jersey, you need to be aware of the additional challenges of driving such a large and unwieldy vehicle. Whether you are on the street or the highway, there are some things you can do to maximize safety and minimize the...
Accident involving multiple trucks ties up traffic
When a tractor-trailer and a smaller vehicle collide, regardless of who is at fault, the occupants of the passenger vehicle usually bear the brunt of the crash. However, when the accident involves more than one commercial vehicle, the odds may not be in the truckers'...