By Jan K. Seigel | Published November 9, 2015 | Posted in Truck Accidents | Tagged Tags: auto accidents, jackknife, personal injury, truck crash | Leave a comment
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The Dangers of New Jersey Tractor-Trailer Jackknife Accidents
Tractor-trailers, also called big-rigs and 18-wheelers, are one of the most common types of trucks on New Jersey roads. They are also prone to certain types of accidents because of their design. One common type of accident for tractor-trailers is known as a jackknife. There were 183 fatal jackknife crashes in the U.S. in 2013 Read More
Read MorePoor Maintenance Causes New Jersey Tractor-Trailer Wrecks
Eighteen-wheelers, big-rigs and tractor-trailers are large, complicated machines. They rely on many parts working properly at all times to operate safely. Because of their size, even a small mechanical issue can have deadly consequences. Ideally, trucking companies and truck operators would properly inspect and maintain their vehicles before sending them out onto New Jersey roads. Read More
Read MoreNew Proposal Would Allow Trucks to Haul Longer Trailers
A recent proposal supported by Republicans in both chambers of the U.S. Congress would allow for an increase in the length of double-trailers pulled by big-rig trucks. Currently, these trailers are limited in length to 28 feet each. The proposal would raise the limit to 33 feet, an extra five feet of space per trailer, Read More
Read MoreFatigued Truck Drivers are a Danger on New Jersey Roadways
Operating a truck isn’t easy under the best of circumstances. Unfortunately, many drivers aren’t operating under the best circumstances. Many truckers drive through New Jersey when they are tired, overworked or fatigued. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, drowsy driving reduces attentiveness, slows down reaction times and impairs decision-making abilities. These factors Read More
Read MoreNational Truck Driver Shortage Creates Dangers on New Jersey Roads
The trucking industry has a severe shortage of available drivers. This problem has worsened over the past decade and is only expected to become a bigger problem unless changes are made. It is estimated that there are between 30,000 and 40,000 less truck drivers on the road now than are realistically needed. Over the next Read More
Read MoreThe Most Common Accidents That Result in Personal Injuries
Personal injury (or tort law) claims allow victims to receive compensation when another person or entity’s actions caused the injury, whether the actions were intentionally harmful or simply negligent. Many different situations can lead to a personal injury claim, but some are more common than others. The most common types of circumstances and accidents resulting Read More
Read MoreTruck accident safety concerns against straight trucks
Commercial trucks come in many sizes, ranging from the big semis, rigs and tractor trailers to the smaller straight trucks and dump trucks. Regardless of their size, trucks can become roadway monsters that can cause fatal truck accidents and inflict massive damage on other vehicles, motorists and pedestrians. In a recent letter, the NAFA Fleet Read More
Read MoreRecent truck accident causes fatalities and injuries
Collisions with big commercial trucks often have fatal consequences for everyone involved. Those in the smaller vehicle often end up with serious, even life-threatening injuries. In many cases, these accidents can result in the death of a loved one. In addition, the drivers involved can face serious charges if negligence is found to be the Read More
Read MoreNTSB determines fault in fatal NJ bus-truck accident
Federal authorities concluded their investigation into a collision between a dump truck and a school bus last year that probably saddened both the residents of Bergen County and the entire state of New Jersey. The National Transportation Safety Board, at a public presentation attended by the parents of one of the victims, explained the factors Read More
Read MoreNew Jersey truck accident kills driver, injures passenger
Trucks are massive not only in size but also in weight, especially commercial trucks that carry heavy loads all across New Jersey. When a truck is involved in a collision, it is likely that the occupants of a smaller vehicle will get hurt. Losing a loved one in an avoidable truck accident can be a Read More
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