Category Archives: Truck Accidents
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Semi-trucks, also called tractor-trailers or big-rigs, can weigh up to 40 tons. These 18-wheeled behemoths are an essential part of our economy, moving many of the goods and materials we rely on every day. Their size and design are primarily based on efficiency, but where safety is concerned, they leave a lot to be desired…. Read More »
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Tractor-trailers, box trucks, work vans and utility vehicles — what do they all have in common? They are often owned and operated by businesses and driven on public roads. These vehicles, like all other vehicles, are always at risk of being involved in an accident. Unlike collisions involving only passenger vehicles, however, those injured in… Read More »
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Everyone knows that tractor-trailers and other trucks are dangerous — mostly because they are so large. A 40-ton truck can easily smash a car or push it out of the way. However, one of the biggest size-related dangers that trucks pose to other vehicles and drivers isn’t related to their weight — it is due… Read More »