There are several causes of trucker fatigue
Semitruck drivers have to go through special training and testing in order to get the license they need to operate these large trucks. While this is necessary considering all...
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People tend to associate impaired driving with alcohol and drugs, but driving while drowsy is also a kind of impaired driving. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has...
Big rig crash causes can affect claims for compensation
The cause of a semi-truck accident is one of the most important aspects of a claim for compensation. While it is a common train of thought that truck accidents...
You can seek compensation for your pain and suffering
Truck accidents can be some of the most violent and damaging. The weight of a large truck crushes anything that gets in its way, whether that's people inside a...
Statistics and causes for Alabama large truck accidents
Transportation officials reported more than 128,000 motor vehicle accidents statewide in 2012, resulting in more than 40,000 injuries and 870 deaths. Over 9,700 crashes occurred in Mobile that year...
Distracted driving and commercial motor vehicles
The consequences of texting while driving in a car can be deadly, so imagine the possible consequences when commercial truck drivers become distracted. Truck drivers are a common sight...
Accident-related workers’ comp benefits and wrongful death
An on-the-job accident can happen to any employee at any time. A significant number of work accidents are motor vehicle crashes, which may involve compensation recovery at different levels....
How often are drug tests given to commercial truck drivers?
Companies employing commercial vehicle operators bear some responsibility for the actions of drivers. Truck companies are expected to hire competent drivers and monitor their activities, according to U.S. Department...