When observing large vehicles in motion, one might witness a dangerous phenomenon known as jackknifing. This term refers to when a truck with a trailer in tow skids out. In such incidents, the trailer pushes from behind until it forms an acute angle resembling a...
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Truck Accidents
How can burn injuries happen during a truck accident?
Truck accidents can be intimidating and cause serious injuries that stick around for a long time. One issue that may occur in these accidents is burn injuries. Since fast speeds and commercial trucks are in the mix, it is important to understand how these burns happen...
Commercial truck accident causes and consequences
Commercial vehicle wrecks can have serious consequences, particularly when they result in injuries. Because of their large size, commercial trucks typically generate more damage in an accident than personal vehicles. According to the National Safety Council, the...
Drug use a growing problem in commercial trucking
Commercial truck drivers play an important role in South Carolina’s economy, ensuring that goods make their way across the country efficiently. However, when drug use becomes a part of the equation, the consequences are often severe. Drug use impairs a driver's...
How can a truck’s blind spots affect other drivers?
Dealing with a commercial truck near you swerving or acting recklessly can make you stressed. This includes when you must deal with injuries and other problems after a crash. Part of this problem can happen when a trucker does not look in their blind spots. Ignoring...
Staying safe while driving next to commercial trucks
Commercial trucks are an integral part of the economy, moving goods across the country day and night. Sharing the road with these massive vehicles, however, can be intimidating and, at times, dangerous. Due to their size and weight, commercial trucks have unique...
What are non-economic damages from a truck accident?
Given the size of commercial trucks, victims of negligent truck drivers or trucking companies are often left with severe injuries and substantial financial, physical and psychological losses. South Carolina personal injury law allows those victims to seek compensation...
What role do event data recorders play in truck accidents?
Tractor-trailers are substantially larger and heavier than sedans, pickup trucks and SUVs. In fact, according to J.D. Power, a semi-truck with a full trailer may weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. As a result, it is not difficult to understand why collisions with trucks...
What are the most common injuries after a truck accident?
Commercial truck accidents can result in severe and life-changing injuries due to the size and weight of these vehicles. Victims of these accidents may face significant medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. Here's what you should know about the most common...
Large truck accidents and drunk driving
Large truck collisions occur for a host of reasons, such as driver fatigue, hectic traffic, distractions and speeding. In addition, many large truck collisions take place as a result of drunk driving, whether someone riding a motorcycle or driving a car is under the...