A truck driver must operate an oversized vehicle carefully. Otherwise, the vehicle could jackknife or otherwise cause dangerous problems on the road. Sometimes, issues with the cargo may lead to an accident. Anyone whose irresponsible behavior contributed to poor...
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Truck Accidents
What to do after a truck accident
Some of the most traumatizing automobile collisions in California are those involving trucks. These types of crashes almost inevitably take a huge toll on everybody involved - from the vehicles to the people. While it's hard to imagine any car crash experience that's...
The dangers of cognitive distraction
California drivers hit the road every day with a slew of distractions taking their attention off the roadway. From having a simple conversation with a passenger to rubbernecking at an accident scene, these distractions can naturally pop up at every turn. By...
Could a third party cause a truck accident?
A common perception about truck accidents focuses on how the truck driver caused the collision. While truck driver negligence may factor into an accident, many crashes on California roads might have nothing to do with the driver. Sometimes, both the truck driver and...
The trouble with truck accidents in California
Most motor vehicle accidents in California are minor, but some can cause serious injuries and severe damage. Some of the most dangerous accidents involve a passenger car colliding with a truck or commercial vehicle. Staying safe when sharing the road with trucks...
Truck accidents and speeding
Over the past couple of decades, states such as California have slowly begun to increase the speed limits for cars and trucks. Although higher speed limits are not often the reason for accidents occurring, they are part of it. Trucks have very little room for error...
Recent truck inspections have uncovered hundreds of violations
Every year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) performs a "road check blitz" throughout California and the rest of the United States. The blitz involves performing inspections on commercial trucks throughout the nation. As a result of the 2020 blitz, over...
Trucker fatigue a significant factor in accidents
Drowsy driving is one form of negligent behavior that drivers may not understand well, and as a result, its impact tends to be underestimated. But perhaps a drowsy driver operating a big rig crashed into you in California, leaving you with serious injuries. Drowsiness...
Safety technology could greatly reduce truck fatalities
Adding safety technology to fleets of commercial trucks could lead to a drop in serious injury and fatality accidents in California. While the technology is currently optional, proponents are calling for its inclusion to become standard in new trucks to reduce the...
Automatic braking, collision warning a boon for truckers
California residents should know that many truck fleets have chosen to install automatic emergency braking on their big rigs. Right now, about 45% to 50% of new heavy-duty vehicles that are being sold come with AEB and its corresponding safety feature, forward...