It has been 10 months since a horrific accident on the New Jersey Turnpike changed several lives forever. Tracy Morgan and several members of his entourage were seriously injured when a semi-truck owned by retail giant Wal-Mart plowed into their limousine van. In addition to the injuries sustained by the…
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NHTSA administrator concerned about higher truck speed limits
With a number of states raising speed limits in rural areas, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is becoming concerned with the speeds that semi trucks may be travelling. Mark Rosekind, who took over as administrator of the agency in December 2014, believes that the new laws could be a…
Minimum trucking insurance requirements could be raised
In a number of our posts, we have highlighted the danger that semi-truck pose to motorists on the road. Since trucks are considerably larger than passenger vehicles, the chances of people in passenger cars being injured is quite high. Meanwhile, truckers are commonly not injured in these crashes. Because of…
Children of Wal-Mart crash victim to receive $10 million
Since the horrific crash last summer involving comedian Tracy Morgan and his entourage and a truck driven by Wal-Mart, we have written a number of posts on trucking accidents and what you can do to help your attorney in resolving a case. After all, helping people get compensated for their…
Three things to do before meeting with an attorney
After being in an accident involving a semi-truck, it is likely that you just want to thank your lucky stars that you are able to walk away from the accident without losing your life. After all, semi-trucks are the largest and most dangerous vehicles on the road, and they can…
Wal-Mart reportedly settles wrongful death suit
The trucking industry is arguably suffering with the weather that is affecting the northeast. There are reports of trucking accidents throughout the region, mainly due to snowy and icy roads. It suggests that there are sometimes instances where drivers, despite their efforts to use reasonable care, can be involved in…
Relaxed HOS regulations should not change safety expectations
It may go without saying that driving in upstate New York can be difficult during this time of year. After all, we recently posted on how ice missiles that come off a semi truck’s trailer are hardly friendly to drivers following behind them. But snow covered hazards are probably the…
Why peephole drivers are dangerous
It’s no secret that drivers sometimes feel like their cars are fortresses; almost like they are in their own little world within their steel frame and four wheels. Indeed, cars are not necessarily rolling fortresses, with small peepholes to greet people who come forward. However, when snow and ice…
Why drivers should be aware of ice missiles
If you live in upstate New York, driving in the snow is a part of life during the winter months. Of course, being able to navigate snowy roads is important, and knowing how to avoid accidents on icy roads is also critical. Nevertheless, the following post on ice missiles is…
Helpful tips to avoid being in a truck accident
Depending on whom you ask, this week is arguably the height of the holiday shopping season. The frenzy of Black Friday is a distant memory, and the last minute shoppers have not graced the entrance of a shopping mall. Meanwhile trucks carrying merchandise are travelling across the state of New…