Big commercial trucks provide a valuable service because they carry large loads of supplies or other materials across long distances. If you see one of these trucks approach, you should feel confident that the truck does not pose a danger to you. A semi-truck might...
Many semi-truck crashes result from the same circumstances. Failure within a truck’s air brake system is among the most common contributors to commercial truck wrecks. Air brake failure happens frequently enough that it contributes to more than a quarter of all truck...
If you find yourself involved in a large truck accident, your entire life could change instantly. Many truck accident victims suffer serious injuries, and some are unable to survive the collision. Losing the ability to work, struggling with hospital bills and enduring...
If you're injured in a car accident in North Carolina, you might know who to contact to receive compensation. However, truck accidents operate differently. If you're hit by a commercial vehicle, you might be surprised to learn that the driver isn't always the only one...
Truck accidents can occur in a number of ways in North Carolina, but there are five that are worth pinpointing. The first and leading cause is driver error. Actually, most truck crashes that involve error are the fault of the passenger vehicle driver. The errors can...
A man is dead after being struck by an 18-wheeler in the early morning of June 12. North Carolina Highway Patrol reports the man was walking alone when he was struck. The tractor trailer accident is still being investigated by local authorities. According to...
A dump truck driver is facing criminal charges in connection with a fatal accident in North Carolina. The driver turned left from a stopped position, directly into the path of an oncoming vehicle. A woman driving from the opposite direction tried to swerve left to...
Commercial trucks and tractor-trailer rigs can do a lot of damage in an accident, particularly if the other party is a bicyclist. A bike stands little chance against such a large vehicle, and for that reason any truck accident that results from such a collision is...
Although it is not always clear as to what led to an accident, most drivers know that when an accident involves a tractor-trailer, it can often result in serious injury or death. The sheer size of such a vehicle can have catastrophic effects on any vehicle that comes...
It comes as no surprise that semi trucks are larger than most other vehicles on the road. And when an accident occurs that involves a semi truck or tractor trailer, the damage can be catastrophic due to the vehicle's sheer size and speed.Late last week, a truck...
