Truck Accidents

Large truck collisions lead to many difficulties for those involved, from physical pain and the inability to walk to financial problems. In fact, some accident victims develop counterproductive mental challenges, such as an anxiety disorder or depression. Even though...

It can happen in the blink of an eye. A semi-truck driver falls asleep behind the wheel or takes his eyes off the road to look at a text message, causing him to veer into oncoming traffic, fail to stop for slowed traffic, or run a stoplight. The mere moments of...

Distracted driving is a danger on the roadways and can be especially dangerous when a truck driver is distracted. It is important for truck drivers to avoid driving distracted because any truck accident can result in catastrophic injuries and devastating consequences...

Kentucky residents who work in the trucking industry should know about the hearing that the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Transportation and Safety held regarding certain trucking-related issues. The most prominent of these issues was the proposal of a bill back in...

Commercial motor vehicle drivers in Kentucky and across the U.S. face a number of safety hazards on the road, and one of them is their own drowsiness. Studies show that being awake for 18 consecutive hours is like having a BAC of .08; in other words, drowsy driving is...

Sleep apnea affects approximately 4% of people living in Kentucky and across the United States. However, studies show that a whopping 35% of truck drivers may suffer from the condition, which can lead to drowsy driving.There are three types of sleep apnea, but most...

Many people are entertained when they see dangerous stunts performed on television. People are often portrayed as living on the edge. When it comes to highway safety, though, Kentucky residents know that pushing it to the edge leads to disastrous consequences. Here...

Some people believe that jackknifing is inevitable in dangerous situations, like when braking hard. Nevertheless, steps can be taken to prevent jackknifing among 18 wheelers and trucks that are pulling boats, trailers and other loads. Kentucky residents should become...

When an accident occurs involving a commercial vehicle and a passenger vehicle, those in the passenger vehicle are more likely to get hurt. Therefore, it's important for all drivers to understand why large vehicles get into accidents. In some cases, wrecks occur...

In 2017, 4,102 people died in crashes involving large trucks on roads in Kentucky and throughout America, and this was a 29% increase since 2009. According to government data, 68% of those who died were occupants of passenger vehicles while another 14% were either...