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One of the most severe injuries that can result from a large truck accident is brain trauma. These traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) happen when a sudden impact damages the brain. These wounds can have long-lasting effects, making daily life difficult. Understanding how...
Truck accidents can be scary, but taking the proper steps can help protect you and your rights. Here's what you need to do. Stay calm and check for injuries First, make sure you and everyone around you are okay. Immediately call 911 if you or anyone else has been...
Sometimes, truck drivers park their trucks and trailers in the path of moving traffic without adequate warning measures. When they do this, they create unexpected obstacles for other drivers, potentially leading to deadly crashes. For example, not using warning...
Rollover accidents involving trucks are distressing events that can lead to severe consequences on the road. Understanding the factors that contribute to these incidents is important for improving road safety. Part of this involves delving into the various reasons...
In the aftermath of a truck accident, the potential for serious injuries is a stark reality. One such injury that often surfaces in the aftermath is whiplash. This painful condition, arising from the rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck, can have a delayed onset,...
Unfortunately, truck accidents often result in severe injuries, including traumatic brain injuries or TBIs, which are particularly dangerous injuries. Traumatic brain injuries TBIs are severe injuries that happen when the brain is subjected to trauma, which causes the...
The trucking industry remains key to keeping the country running. In recent years, it has also dealt with many challenges that have put more pressure on truck drivers. According to the American Trucking Association, 3.49 million people called truck driving their...
Trucking accidents can stem from various causes, including driver fatigue, distracted driving and mechanical failures. Serious crashes often result in significant injuries for those involved. According to TruckingAccidents.org, annually, around 130,000 individuals...
Truck drivers go through rigorous training in order to travel the roads safely. Even with this training, miles and miles of travel can wear on a trucker and increase the risk of an accident. Distractions are a leading cause of accidents on the road, and for truck...
Drivers who disregard others' safety risk their lives and the lives of others. If you are a truck driver in Illinois, you may worry about the unique challenges of navigating a large vehicle while responding to the decisions of other drivers. These are among the ways...
