Blog: Truck Accidents

Big Rigs, Big Risks: Navigating Truck Accident Claims

May 15, 2023

Truck accidents can cause serious injuries and even fatalities, and navigating the aftermath of a truck accident can be a complex and overwhelming process. As the victim of a truck accident, it is important to know your rights and options when it comes to seeking compensation for your damages. In this article, we’ll explore the risks associated with big rigs and provide guidance on how to navigate truck accident claims. Understanding the Risks Associated with...

10 Safe Winter Driving Tips for Truck Drivers

Jan 1, 2021

Operating a commercial truck already requires skill and experience, but even more so when driving in winter conditions. If you’re a commercial truck driver traveling through or to New Jersey, below are a few tips for staying safe this winter season. Drive Slower When there is snow and ice on the road surface, you will need to drive slower than the posted speed limit, which is intended as the safe speed for ideal road conditions...

Can Poor Truck Maintenance Cause Truck Accidents?

Sep 30, 2020

While truck accidents are not as common as car accidents they do tend to be more severe in terms of injuries and damage. Commercial trucks do not have the same safety equipment and are heavier in size, meaning the injuries suffered are often serious. While there are many reasons that a truck accident can occur, poor and improper truck maintenance is one of the most disastrous because it is oftentimes preventable. Types of Poor and...

What Happens If I Get Hurt In A Dump Truck Accident?

Aug 17, 2020

A dump truck is a type of commercial vehicle that is used to haul loose materials such as dirt, gravel, or rubble or waste. A dump truck uses a hydraulic system to allow the bed of the truck to tip backwards, dumping the load in the bed out of the back of the truck. Dump trucks come in several different types, including traditional dump trucks, semi-trailer or tractor-trailer dump trucks, and side dump trucks. Dump...

Can I File A Claim For A New Jersey Truck Accident?

Jul 10, 2020

Did you know that approximately 85 percent of all goods that come through the Port of New York and New Jersey are moved by truck? It’s true. The Port of New York and New Jersey is situated about 700 miles from major cities in the Northeast, meaning that trucks can access millions of consumers in the New York and New Jersey metropolitan areas in a mere four hour drive. This efficiency of transportation, however, is...

Overloaded, Overweight or Improperly Loaded Trucking Accidents

Mar 8, 2020

The average car weighs about 2,871 pounds. In contrast, a loaded truck weighs an average of 53,000 to 79,000 pounds. As you can imagine, the average vehicle is no match for a speeding truck if the two collide. The massive weight and size of trucks can lead to severe injuries after an accident. Sometimes, a truck is overloaded, overweight or improperly loaded, which may have contributed to your accident. If you’re facing this scenario, then...

What Causes Truck Accidents?

Oct 22, 2019

Large commercial trucks are some of the most important vehicles on the roads of New Jersey and the rest of the country. Why? The more of these trucks you see on the roads, the better the economy is performing. But, despite how important these trucks are, they are also quite dangerous. Trucks are large, heavy, wide, and easy to roll when not operated properly. There are various factors that cause truck accidents on the roads...

Time-Sensitive Evidence After a Trucking Accident

Sep 6, 2019

Have you ever felt nervous around massive semi-trucks on the road? If so, then you’re not alone. People who avoid big trucks have good reasons for their behavior. Getting into a collision with a truck is significantly more dangerous and destructive than other types of car accidents. It’s also more complicated to obtain your rightful compensation in the event you’re injured. If you ever get into a collision with a truck, then you need to...

Commercial Truck Black Boxes May Provide Evidence for Your Accident Claim

May 10, 2019

So-called “black boxes” are commonly used in airplane crash investigations in order to obtain information about how the crash happened. The majority of commercial trucks now come complete with this same type of black box. Just as in a plane crash, these truck black boxes can also provide valuable information about how the truck and its driver were behaving prior to the accident. In fact, if you or a loved one has been injured in...

Tractor Trailer Accidents: Part I

Apr 26, 2019

If you live in New Jersey, you know that it’s crowded here. We have many highways with lots of traffic. One reason for that is New Jersey sits at a crossroads of the most developed area of America. As a result, goods are traveling our roadways to and from ports, warehouses, factories, farms and markets. One downside to all of this is that where there are trucks, there will be accidents. It’s incredibly rare to...