By Jan K. Seigel | Published February 27, 2016 | Posted in Truck Accidents | Tagged Tags: auto accidents, truck crash, trucking company negligence | Leave a comment
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Reasons a Trucking Company May Be Responsible for Your Injuries
If you have been in an accident with a truck on a New Jersey roadway, you may be wondering who will pay your medical costs and compensate you for the time you are out of work. While your insurance company may cover some costs, victims of truck accidents often suffer catastrophic injuries requiring a lifetime Read More
Read MoreTypes of Trucks Involved in New Jersey Accidents
New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the country. It is wedged between New York City and Philadelphia and home to a massive cargo port. The state is home to large distribution centers, warehouses, all types of industry and constant construction. All of these factors mean that New Jersey’s drivers have to contend Read More
Read MoreImproperly Loaded Trucks Cause Accidents on New Jersey Highways
Loading a large truck is a job for professionals. Cargo must be balanced properly side-to-side and weight must also be distributed properly over the truck’s axels. Total weight must be limited to meet federal and local standards. Additionally, any cargo must be safely and properly secured to prevent load shift or dropped cargo. Depending on Read More
Read MoreThe 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 MoreNew Jersey Drivers Can Be Ticketed for Driving Too Slowly
Everyone knows that speed kills. Driving too fast causes accidents because it leaves drivers with less time to react and makes vehicles harder to control. Slow driving, especially on highways, is also dangerous. When a driver is going slower than traffic, other drivers have to switch lanes to move around the slower vehicle. Dangers increase 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 MoreIntoxicated Driver on Suspended License Kills Three on Route 80
Three people are dead after a recent collision on Route 80 in Rockaway Township. One driver faces a multitude of charges after the three-vehicle accident. Bhavuk Uppal, a 22-year-old man from Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, stands accused of causing the death of two adults and an infant, as well as injuries to two other people. Read More
Read MoreToyota Announces Prius Recall Over Glitch That Can Cut Power
Toyota Motor Corp recently announced a recall of 625,000 hybrid vehicles globally. Approximately 120,000 of the recalled vehicles are located in the United States. The recall also involves 160,000 vehicles in Europe and approximately 340,000 Japanese cars. The recall centers on a software glitch that can cut power to the hybrid system while the car 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
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