September 2021

A rollover is an accident in which a vehicle tips over on its roof or side, often ejecting passengers, which increases the probability of death or catastrophic injuries: traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, fracture, burns, and internal organ injuries. Rollovers are relatively rare, accounting for only 2 percent of all motor vehicle accidents; but they …

Fatal car accidents had been declining in recent years, with numbers declining from 2005 through 2011. But an upturn in 2012 reversed the trend, and the nationwide toll increased by about 5 percent to roughly 32,600 deaths. Every 12 minutes on the average, another American is killed in a car accident. Traffic fatalities remain near …

Distracted driving is anything a driver does that draws attention away from road and controlling the car. Driver distraction is one of the primary causes of all auto accidents and a contributing factor in as many as 80 percent of fatal crashes. It is a driver’s responsibility to stay focused and alert while driving, and to avoid …

Commercial truck drivers are held to higher driving standards than other drivers. A commercial vehicle driver is in violation of the law if their blood alcohol content level (BAC) is .04% or above, while a noncommercial driver may be cited for DUI with a .08% BAC. A truck driver will lose their commercial driver’s license …

An 18 wheeler or semi-tractor trailer consists of the cab and the trailer. Jackknifing occurs when the trailer portion swings out to the side of the cab, resembling a partially opened jackknife. Jackknifing may be caused when the cab stops suddenly, or from icy or slippery road conditions, or for other reasons. In many cases …

Truck driver fatigue is extremely dangerous and can result in accidents, injuries, death and property damage. Truck drivers are required to abide by state and federal regulations which limit the allowable number of driving hours per week. As well, commercial truck drivers are required to take rest breaks at certain times. When a truck driver …

Commercial truck drivers must abide by specific driving rules and regulations, and failing to do so results in truck driver error. Truck driver error is synonymous with truck driver negligence. Truck driver errors often result in accidents, thereby causing injuries and fatalities. Rizk Law will help you, if you were involved in an accident that …

When a trucking accident occurs, more than one person or company may be liable for damages. At Shepard & Haven, we conduct a thorough investigation in order to determine who is liable. The trucking company that owns the truck may be liable, as well as the maintenance company that services the truck. In some cases …

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association has specific rules and regulations pertaining to the loading and transporting of cargo in commercial trucks. These rules exist for the safety of everyone on and off the road. Improperly loaded and improperly secured cargo can easily spill, causing disastrous injuries and property damage. If you were injured because …

Truck driver fatigue is extremely dangerous and can result in accidents, injuries, death and property damage. Truck drivers are required to abide by state and federal regulations which limit the allowable number of driving hours per week. As well, commercial truck drivers are required to take rest breaks at certain times. When a truck driver …