Truck accidents can result in significant injuries and extensive harm to victims. In the wake of a catastrophic truck accident, victims need to be familiar with the legal resources available to them and what the top causes of truck accidents are. Top causes of truck...
Sleep apnea can lead to dangerous trucking
In a matter of moments, a trucker can take a motorist by surprise in a way that leads to a devastating accident. A trucker might swerve into oncoming traffic, fail to stop at a stoplight, veer into another lane, or fall to stop for slowed or halted traffic. The...
What to know about jackknife truck accidents
Simply driving behind a big rig in inclement weather is a harrowing experience. Many people may agree with this statement, considering that over 4,000 people are killed in large truck accidents every year, But if that truck suddenly spirals out of control? Heart meet...
Commercial drivers may not blow over .04
For most Ohio drivers, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol content of more than .08. It is also illegal to drive if, in the opinion of the police, the driver was too drunk or drugged to operate a vehicle safely. For commercial drivers like truckers, though,...
Prohibitions against distracted driving for truck drivers
Distracted driving can be especially dangerous when the distracted driver is behind the wheel of an 80,000 pound truck. It is important for truck drivers not to engage in distracted driving and for truck accident victims to know how to hold them accountable if they...
The importance of the truck driver logbook in a car crash case
Each month, thousands of big rigs roll across Ohio roadways, carrying everything from medical supplies and salsa to building materials and tennis shoes, regardless of weather and road conditions. In the rush to deliver goods accidents frequently happen. A negligent...
Can an employer be liable for a truck accident?
A truck accident in Cincinnati can leave you facing a veritable mountain of medical expenses and vehicle repair costs. The financial impact can often exceed what you may receive from compensation from an insurance provider, requiring you to seek legal action against...
Truck drivers 65 and older may cause more accidents
All across the country, more seniors are choosing to remain in the workforce. For some, retirement is not as appealing as they dreamed it would be. In some other cases, seniors do not have adequate financial safeguards in place to give up their regular paychecks. Many...
What rules govern trucker fatigue?
For commercial truck drivers, especially those who must travel long distances, fatigue may develop after spending many lonely hours behind the wheel. This fatigue exposes truckers and others on the road to significant risks. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
Tractor-trailer involved in serious crash
Two people were badly hurt after a serious crash on the evening of Feb. 23. The Ohio State Patrol has confirmed two people were injured in the crash, which involved both a passenger car and a tractor-trailer. Alcohol does not seem to have been a factor in the...