Driver fatigue is a significant and often overlooked factor in many truck accidents. Long hours on the road and pressure to meet tight deadlines can lead to exhausted drivers who put themselves and others at risk. Understanding the role of driver fatigue in truck...
Truck Accidents
Cars and large trucks handle differently, increasing crash risks
Truck accidents often have devastating consequences, producing injuries and fatalities. Truck drivers should take care, but other motorists need to understand the handling differences between trucks and cars. Both vehicles share the same roadways, but their size and...
How do truck rollover accidents start?
Truck rollover accidents are among the most catastrophic incidents on the roadways. Understanding how these accidents begin is important for enhancing road safety. Part of staying safe includes knowing more about the dynamics that contribute to the start of truck...
What causes truck braking failure accidents?
Trucks are a common sight on highways and are essential for transporting goods across the country. However, with the increased use of these vehicles comes an increased risk of accidents, particularly when it comes to braking failure. When a truck does not brake...
4 truck driver mistakes that can cause an accident
Sharing the road with trucks can sometimes be risky, especially when drivers fail to follow safety regulations. While the majority of truck drivers are diligent, hard-working people who take safety seriously, negligence sometimes occurs, and it can have serious or...
What damages can you recover from a truck accident?
Truck accidents are among the most devastating motor vehicle accidents. Even at low speed, a commercial truck can cause significant damage because of its size, especially in a collision with a standard passenger vehicle. The resulting damages fall under two...
What does the data say about Mississippi trucking accidents?
Accidents involving tractor-trailers and other oversized vehicles often result in significant property damage and debilitating injury. Mississippi is an especially dangerous place for drivers, with a collision rate well above the national and state averages. Review...
Key steps you should take after a trucking accident
Mississippi residents know that they need to follow the rules of the road in order to avoid a trucking accident. Truck accidents can be extraordinarily devastating, so truck drivers and passenger car drivers need to do everything they can to avoid these incidents....
Distracted truck drivers can cause devastating collisions
Even professional drivers with long hours spent in training, certification and practice can still be tempted by distractions while behind the wheel. Unfortunately, an 18-wheeler that causes a motor vehicle collision can cause devastating property damage and...
NHTSA: fatal truck accidents dropped in 2019
It takes no more than a glance to see that the coronavirus has resulted in less traffic in Gulfport, across Mississippi and around the nation. Many areas have reported that traffic reductions have meant fewer motor vehicle crashes – one of the very few bright spots in...