By Jan K. Seigel | Published August 8, 2013 | Posted in Truck Accidents | Tagged Tags: Truck accident | Leave a comment
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 MoreTrucks 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
Read MoreImagine explaining to your insurance company that a garbage truck suddenly jumped the curb, tore through a neighbors lawn, crashed through a light post and plowed into your East Hanover home. After which, the exhaust from the truck set your house on fire, thus causing more than $100,000 in damage. As improbable as the crash Read More
Read MoreThere are many regulations in place for commercial drivers. Because of the size of the vehicles that they are driving, safety is a top priority. Each year it seems more rules are put in place to further try to reduce the number of deadly truck accidents that are happening on roadways. Drivers and companies that Read More
Read MoreThere have been a lot of recent efforts that have focused on making the trucking industry safer for other motorists. Once a year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) sponsors “Roadcheck,” a three-day program run nationwide that is designed to reduce the number of trucking accidents happening on roadways. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Read More
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