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Big Rigs, Big Risks: Navigating Truck Accident Claims

May 15, 2023

Truck accidents can cause serious injuries and even fatalities, and navigating the aftermath of a truck accident can be a complex and overwhelming process. As the victim of a truck accident, it is important to know your rights and options when it comes to seeking compensation for your damages. In this article, we’ll explore the risks associated with big rigs and provide guidance on how to navigate truck accident claims. Understanding the Risks Associated with Big Rigs Large commercial trucks, commonly known as big rigs or 18-wheelers, can weigh up to 80,000 pounds and sometimes be over 70 feet long. Due to their size and weight, these vehicles pose a significant risk to other drivers on the road. Here are…

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10 Safe Winter Driving Tips for Truck Drivers

January 1, 2021

Operating a commercial truck already requires skill and experience, but even more so when driving in winter conditions. If you’re a commercial truck driver traveling through or to New Jersey, below are a few tips for staying safe this winter season.  Drive Slower When there is snow and ice on the road surface, you will need to drive slower than the posted speed limit, which is intended as the safe speed for ideal road conditions.  Keep an Eye out for Black Ice Black ice refers to the thin, transparent ice that can form when road surfaces are wet and temperatures hover around freezing. Black ice can even form or persist when the sun is out. Signs that you may be…

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Can Poor Truck Maintenance Cause Truck Accidents?

September 30, 2020

While truck accidents are not as common as car accidents they do tend to be more severe in terms of injuries and damage. Commercial trucks do not have the same safety equipment and are heavier in size, meaning the injuries suffered are often serious. While there are many reasons that a truck accident can occur, poor and improper truck maintenance is one of the most disastrous because it is oftentimes preventable.  Types of Poor and Improper Truck Maintenance Both truck companies and drivers are expected to keep up with the routine maintenance of their commercial trucks. However, negligence of the following can lead to trucking accidents: Failure to monitor tiresFailure to keep up with brake maintenanceFailure to repair broken lightsFailure…

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What Happens If I Get Hurt In A Dump Truck Accident?

August 17, 2020

A dump truck is a type of commercial vehicle that is used to haul loose materials such as dirt, gravel, or rubble or waste. A dump truck uses a hydraulic system to allow the bed of the truck to tip backwards, dumping the load in the bed out of the back of the truck. Dump trucks come in several different types, including traditional dump trucks, semi-trailer or tractor-trailer dump trucks, and side dump trucks. Dump trucks are capable of causing accidents in many of the same ways as other types of commercial trucks. But as they are designed to carry loose loads and tip them out of the back of the vehicle, dump trucks can also cause accidents in a…

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Can I File A Claim For A New Jersey Truck Accident?

July 10, 2020

Did you know that approximately 85 percent of all goods that come through the Port of New York and New Jersey are moved by truck? It’s true. The Port of New York and New Jersey is situated about 700 miles from major cities in the Northeast, meaning that trucks can access millions of consumers in the New York and New Jersey metropolitan areas in a mere four hour drive. This efficiency of transportation, however, is not without its drawbacks. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI), 4,136 people died in commercial truck accidents in 2018. However, 67 percent of all fatalities were occupants of other vehicles, with only sixteen percent of deaths involving those…

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