The condition of the road plays a major role in truck accidents. While a truck driver does not have control over what the road conditions are, they are expected to know how to operate their tractor trailer in such conditions. There are several road characteristics that can be hazardous to tractor trailers such as the … Read more
The truck driving industry is a global enterprise that focuses on delivering goods through the use of roadways and highways. Each truck can weigh between 10,000 and 80,000 pounds and can carry cargo between everyday foods to hazardous materials. With such a heavy and important burden placed upon this industry, one would assume that the … Read more
Studies have revealed that majority of these rear end collisions are caused by truck drivers following vehicles in front of them too closely. Rear end car accidents are usually not of a very serious nature. However, read end truck accidents are a different phenomenon altogether. This is due to the sheer size of these vehicles. … Read more
Attorney James M. Hoffmann has been protecting the rights of St. Louis injured workers since 1993. In recent years he has been concentrating his practice on helping victims of truck accidents. The most common error that people make when they are hit by a negligent and irresponsible truck driver is that they postpone their decision to … Read more
Their argument involves negligence on the part of the trucking companies, who are notorious for forcing long hours onto their drivers, as well as failing to properly train drivers. A landmark article argues that trucking companies are more at fault in accident claims than the truck drivers themselves. Trucking accidents have a variety of causes, … Read more
Trucks and tractor trailers have long been the undisputed kings of the road. By their sheer size and presence on the highways, many drivers, especially the young and inexperienced, avoid them as much possible. This stands to reason as over 7 of every 12 accidents that involve these road behemoths end in at least one … Read more