The size and weight of a big rig can mean that colliding with one could cause a life-threatening or fatal outcome for you. Staying vigilant always can help you avoid crashing into one. Knowing some best practices for when you drive near a big truck can also make you...
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Nobody likes to feel like a number. It feels even worse when you are suffering from an injury. Unfortunately, that is often how insurance companies might make you feel. It might not be until after you sign their offer, but make no mistake — your settlement is a...
What are common causes of truck accidents
Any type of vehicle collision can result in the loss of personal property. However, some of the most severe crashes involve big trucks and passenger vehicles. These can not only result in a loss of the vehicle but a higher rate of death. The causes of semi-truck...
How noticeable are traumatic brain injuries after an accident?
A serious hit to your head after a vehicle accident can leave you with extreme emotions and various physical complications. Right after this crash, you may not think you have a traumatic brain injury. As the days or weeks continue, you may begin to notice serious...
Aggressive driving and California motorists: What you should know
While many people have witnessed aggressive driving first-hand, others are unaware of the deadly consequences of road rage. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 56% of deadly automobile accidents in the U.S. involved at least one form of...
Who is legally responsible for a trucking accident?
It is nearly impossible to drive anywhere in California without seeing at least one tractor-trailer. After all, the modern economy requires fast delivery of goods to consumers and businesses across the country. Still, a collision with a semi-truck is likely to leave...
Long-haul trucking among unhealthiest occupations, study says
Long-haul truckers, those who make runs that last at least overnight, play a vital role in California's booming economy, as they deliver goods to businesses and individuals across the state. Consequently, it is nearly impossible to drive in the Encinitas area without...
Positive trucker drug tests up 13% nationwide
When the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration saw a growing problem of substance abuse among commercial truckers, it created a Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. The clearinghouse is a national database that logs truck drivers with drug or alcohol infractions. It...
How to drive safely in work zones
Construction on roadways presents risks to both motorists and workers. Every year there are fatalities due to crashes in these situations. Driving in work zones takes more vigilance than driving on regular roads and highways. Understanding how to maneuver in the zones...
Professional truckers are more likely to have some medical conditions
Semi trucks outweigh ordinary vehicles by as much as 75,000 pounds, making them challenging to maneuver. Consequently, to drive a commercial truck in California and across the country, a trucker must carry a unique type of driver's license. Earning the license...