In many situations, a truck driver’s negligent actions are the sole cause of an accident. However, even in these cases, the driver is not the only individual that can be held accountable for injuries resulting from a truck accident. This is because trucking companies have a legal responsibility to ensure that their drivers are thoroughly […]
Those who work in the commercial trucking industry are often required to drive for long periods of time and over great distances. For this reason, the federal government regulates how many hours can be driven in a single day, how long drivers are permitted to work without breaks, and how cargo must be loaded. While […]
We’ve all seen news stories about horrific truck accidents involving large semi-trucks, many of which were carrying cargo at the time of the crash. While dangerous, these are not the only types of trucks that can cause serious damage in an accident. Flatbed Trucks Flatbed trucks have an open trailer and are used primarily for […]