When you're on the road with commercial drivers, you want to know that they're safe. The problem is that not all trucking or commercial businesses take safety seriously. Some push for longer hours while others try to get through their shifts without breaks. They may...
Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Why are truck accidents so dangerous for other drivers?
Commercial vehicles weigh up to 25 times more than personal vehicles. As a result, a crash with a commercial vehicle can be devastating to those in a passenger vehicle. The larger vehicle could crush the cabin, cause the front end to burst into flames or crush the...
Driving too fast puts others at risk on the roads
Driving too fast for the conditions can quickly lead to a crash. Moving too fast for the conditions simply means that you're moving fast enough that it's not reasonable for the circumstances. For example, if you're traveling 70 mph in a 70 mph zone but it's snowing,...
Trial delayed in case involving the deaths of 6
If you've lost a loved one in a truck accident, you know how important it is to see that the individual who was responsible is forced to pay for his or her actions. Sometimes, that justice comes in the form of a criminal trial, like in this case. Unfortunately, if...
Interstate travel with large trucks is perilous for drivers
Truck drivers need to get enough sleep to avoid causing crashes. Distractions caused by drowsiness along with drowsiness on its own can lead to serious collisions. Truck drivers have the potential to take breaks throughout their shifts, so there is no excuse for...
Reporting dangerous truckers can help save lives
When you're traveling, one of the things that might bother you is riding alongside 18-wheeler trucks. These vehicles are long and have poor visibility, which means it's harder for the driver to know you're there.If you've ever had to rush into another lane or slam on...
What are the commercial DUI regulations?
Commercial drivers are held to a higher standard than a noncommercial driver. For example, did you know that commercial drivers cannot drink within four hours of driving a commercial vehicle? Additionally, they may not have a BAC of .04 or higher while they're behind...
Truck drivers must obey construction zone rules, too
Commercial drivers are behind the wheel of some of the largest vehicles that are on the roads today. They perform tasks that must be done, but many drivers are on unrealistic schedules or not taking the breaks they need. When it comes to the summer, they face many...
What happens if I am in a trucking accident?
A motor vehicle accident involving a semi truck in Tennessee can be a lot more catastrophic than a collision involving two cars. After all, a typical big rig that is fully loaded can weigh 25 times more than a car. If you have been hurt in a trucking accident caused...
Why commercial truck accidents are so dangerous
Have you ever been driving down the highway in Tennessee, caught between a number of big-rigs, and noticed how small your sedan felt? Even drivers in full-sized pickups and SUVs have felt this difference, and it can be rather unnerving.You weren't wrong to feel...