The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulates truck drivers and trucking companies to make driving safer for everyone on the road. For example, this Maryland vehicle accident legal blog has previously discussed the dangers that tired … [Read more...] about Maryland Lawyers For Victims Of Negligent Truckers After A Crash
Maryland Lawyers For Victims Of Negligent Truckers
A few weeks ago on this blog we discussed the dangers posed by unsecured cargo on semi trucks. While loose cargo can certainly pose a risk of serious accident, so, too, can other issues that affect big rigs and their drivers. Whether fatigue, … [Read more...] about Maryland Lawyers For Victims Of Negligent Truckers
Improper Cargo Securement Can Cause A Truck Accident
In Maryland, we all drive near semi trucks from time to time. These massive vehicles can be intimidating, as most of us are aware of the damage that can be caused by an errant big rig. Although semi trucks themselves can be extremely dangerous when … [Read more...] about Improper Cargo Securement Can Cause A Truck Accident
Sleep apnea may cause a serious truck accident
Over-the-road truckers in Maryland are often under the pressure of tight deadlines and pay-per-miles driven. As a result, they may push themselves too far, and continue to drive when they can barely keep their eyes open. Yet, these deadlines and … [Read more...] about Sleep apnea may cause a serious truck accident
Stopping distance can be a key factor in a tractor-trailer crash
It doesn't take a genius to recognize that semi-trucks are larger and heavier than other vehicles on the road. A fully-loaded truck can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds compared to the 4,000 pounds that a passenger vehicle may weigh. When these massive … [Read more...] about Stopping distance can be a key factor in a tractor-trailer crash