Truck

Being in an accident on the road is one of most drivers' fears. Sharing the already dangerous roads with a semi-truck can heighten nervousness in drivers. Even at a distance, commercial trucks are intimidating and large. Truck drivers are generally responsible on the road, but poor judgment, and human error, paired with potential mechanical problems, can lead to devastating truck accidents. But what do you...

Many people in Utah worry daily about getting home safely when they are on the road, especially when traveling on the highway alongside many semi-trucks. Even though truck drivers, as a whole, are often safer vehicle operators than most of the other public transportations, the size, weight, and volume of a semi-truck can lead to car accidents that are extremely catastrophic and brutally lethal. It is far...

A semi-truck accident is one of the most severe situations that can happen while traveling on a freeway. These large vehicles can cause huge amounts of damage to property and claim lives when an accident occurs. Utah’s highways have already started to see their fair share of accidents and dangerous winter driving conditions this season. One section of the highway, in particular, has experienced an...

Alcohol or drugs both make truck accidents more likely to occur. When truck drivers engage in these behaviors during adverse weather conditions, it only increases the risks. Impacts which are likely to affect drivers of tractor-trailers, 18 wheelers, and other big rigs include: Wet, slippery roads; Poor visibility due to fog and glare; Increased likelihood for traffic tie-ups; Road closures and...

Another life was tragically lost due to a large semi-truck accident that took place in August on I-15. This particular accident occurred when the commercial driver fell asleep and, upon waking, overcorrected and caused an accident. This happened just shortly after Utah Highway Patrol ended their "drowsy driving awareness week." More details about this accident can be found via ABC 4's coverage of the Box...

Vehicle blind spots are a safety and security concern that can cause serious automobile accidents. As part of driving safely, drivers must be aware of their various blind spots. Just as vital is to note the potential unseen areas other drivers may have with their vehicles. For example, large semi-trucks have more and larger blind spots than smaller passenger vehicles tend to have. In the trucking...

Exactly how potentially dangerous is truck driving? Given the number of commercial trailers, especially when traveling at interstate freeway rates, it can be extremely hazardous to various other vehicle drivers on the road. According to the Department of Transportation, of the 33,808 individuals killed in automobile accidents in 2009, 10% of them passed away in accidents triggered by tractor-trailers....

I don't know about you, but I dislike the feeling I drive around a large truck. Whenever I am driving along the freeway, I try and avoid being right next to a semi-truck. Perhaps this is an irrational fear, but I have a different viewpoint. As a Salt Lake City attorney, I have been representing those injured by commercial trucks for years. These accidents usually have large injuries associated with them,...

Of all the various personal injury cases, we handle collisions with commercial trucks rank as some of the worst. You are not alone if you get a little nervous driving alongside a large semi-truck or 18 wheeler. This feeling is not unfounded. If you ever seen a large truck hit into a passenger vehicle, then you know how devastating the results can be. Tragically the individuals involved in these accidents...