Each car accident is unique. When you add a semi-truck into the equation things get increasingly complicated. Although large trucks are responsible for just a small fraction of car accidents, the damage and harm they cause are often extensive. If you’ve been involved in a crash with a semi-truck and got injured, then you will … Read more
Given the dangerous nature of overloaded trucks, it’s essential that truck drivers and companies take the necessary precautions to avoid overloading their vehicles. We’ve likely all seen them. Trucks barreling down the highway, overloaded with cargo. While many may view these overloaded trucks as a normal part of daily life, few stop to think about … Read more
Whether a truck driver is new to the job or has been driving for many years, it would be helpful to review these six common reasons truck drivers cause auto accidents. There’s no doubt that the life of a truck driver is both challenging and rewarding. However, it can also be dangerous if you’re not … Read more
Let’s consider what you need to know about jackknife accidents including how they happen, what causes them, and what can be done to prevent them. Jackknifing accidents are one of the most common St. Louis auto accidents involving trucks. These accidents occur when the trailer part of the truck pushes forward ahead of the front … Read more
Sharing the road with heavy trucks has many potential dangers. Let’s discuss five of the most dangerous trucks on Missouri roads and how you can stay safe. In 2019 alone, approximately 538,000 large trucks were involved in police-reported traffic crashes. These accidents claimed over 5,000 lives and left 159,000 people injured. These statistics demonstrate the … Read more
Let’s take a look at some of the most common blind spots in commercial trucks and what you can do to avoid them and prevent accidents. Every time you drive in a truck’s blind spot, you put yourself in harm’s way. This makes it worthwhile to know the different truck’s blind spot areas and how … Read more