One of the most critical elements of safe driving is seeing what is around your vehicle to prevent harm to yourself and others. Certain vehicles are at a higher risk of getting into an accident because of the vehicle size and height, such as semi-trucks and other...
Truck Accidents
Why hours of service regulations matter to your case
Semi-trucks can pose a significant threat to other motorists on the roadways. Although federal regulations are aimed at curtailing dangerous trucking practices, the truth of the matter is that truckers and their employers often skirt these rules. If you’ve been...
Are you ready for these common truck-company defenses?
If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, you’re probably ready to fight for some accountability and compensation. After all, you probably need financial resources to offset your losses, which can include crushing medical bills and rehabilitation costs. Your lost...
Options for compensation after an accident with a business vehicle
Some Pennsylvania companies are based on the act of transporting people or products. Even those companies whose main business does not involve transportation may need to have their employees travel to different locations as part of the business. When these employees...
How does improper loading lead to truck accidents?
If you've ever experienced an accident involving one or more trucks in Pennsylvania, then you know how dangerous they can be. They're so large and heavy that when they collide with another motorist, the results are usually fatal for everyone involved. Notably, the...
Semis involved in Pennsylvania pileups due to winter weather
Hazardous conditions due to winter weather can set the stage for a chain-reaction roadway collision involving multiple vehicles and dozens of people. Particularly unforgiving snow squalls last Wednesday led to two massive pileups on Pennsylvania highways at...
Semi-truck fails to stop, two people die
People in Pennsylvania have good reason to feel a bit uneasy about being next to a tractor-trailer or other large commercial vehicle on the road or freeway. The massive size and weight of these big rigs can definitely be intimidating and may contribute to extreme...
How often do truck drivers abuse drugs and alcohol?
As a Pennsylvania resident, encountering large commercial trucks on state roadways is likely a common occurrence, but you may, like many others, feel uneasy when navigating your way around them. While the sheer size and weight of modern semi-trucks make them...
Serious truck crash closes freeway
Every state in the nation, including Pennsylvania, has clear laws governing traffic flow and operation of vehicles. In addition, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has additional rules and guidelines that govern the operation of commercial motor...
Tire blow-out causes deadly truck accident
Pennsylvania residents know that an accident with a semi truck or other large commercial vehicle can be extremely serious given the massive size and weight of these big rigs. This is one of the reasons that there are laws in place to encourage safe operation of...