Truck Accidents
How a Trucking Company’s Policies Can Lead to Dangerous Drivers
No one should ever get behind the wheel or operate a vehicle while feeling tired, especially truck drivers. The main reason for this is because semi-trucks weigh up to 80,000 pounds, which can lead to a complete disaster on the highway. While the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has implemented an Hours of Service…
Read More9 Ways to Help Your Columbus Truck Accident Case
When a person has been involved in a truck accident, one of the first steps they will take after seeking medical treatment is hiring a truck accident lawyer. However, many people make the mistake of assuming that they no longer need to put forth any effort once they hand their case over to a truck…
Read MoreTruck Drivers Can Get Distracted, Too
Distracted driving is one of the most serious problems plaguing the roads of Columbus and the rest of Ohio. However, it’s not just drivers of passenger vehicles, vans, pickup trucks, and SUVs who can get distracted. Truck drivers can get distracted too. Even though the trucking industry is a leader in Ohio, it is still…
Read MoreThe Problem With Large Trucks and Blind Spots
If you’ve ever driven next to one on the highway, you know commercial trucks are massive vehicles. Most of us try to avoid them as much as possible due to their large size and weight – the average tractor-trailer weighs in between 20,000 and 80,000 pounds. Passenger vehicles are at risk of being involved in…
Read MoreWill Autonomous Trucks Increase or Eliminate Collisions?
With the aid of computer programmers and machine learning specialists, manufacturers have been working toward introducing a fully autonomous vehicle for years. With the continuous improvements to active safety systems and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), more and more functions are automated within the vehicle with each production iteration. Since 18-wheelers spend most of their…
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