NYC Cracks Down on Commercial Trash Collection
In the wake of a number of pedestrian deaths involving commercial garbage trucks, New York City has made a move to crack down on the industry. Mayor Bill de Blasio signed a law in November …
Jackknife Accidents
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), more than 4,000 people die in truck accidents annually. Truck accidents are scary and extremely dangerous. Other vehicles on the road are no match for the …
Truck Accidents and Impaired Driving
More than 4,000 people died in accidents with large trucks in 2017 alone. Large trucks are a danger to motorists and other vehicles based on their enormous size. We expect the professionals who operate these …
Is the Shortage of Truck Drivers a Safety Concern?
According to the American Trucking Association, trucking companies are short 60,000 drivers, a number which could go up to 100,000 over the next few years. The shortage is attributed to a high number of …
Underride Collisions
Underride collisions are among the most deadly types of accidents involving commercial trucks. An underride collision occurs when a smaller car or truck slides underneath a large tractor-trailer. These accidents are frequently fatal because the …