If your loved one was injured in a truck accident, then you’re probably worried about your family’s finances moving forward. After all, the financial implications of one of these wrecks can be enormous, with medical bills quickly piling up and lost wages eating into...
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Utah big-rig crashes often spawn outsized consequences
It doesn’t take a detailed explanation to understand why roadway accidents involving large trucks often yield catastrophic results, does it? It’s both obvious and readily confirmed through mere observation of those vehicles. For starters, commercial haulers are...
Hundreds die each year in underride collisions with large trucks
Driving along the highway, you discover that traffic has slowed to a snail’s pace. The reason: a road collision up ahead. When you drive by the wreckage, you glance and then study it with some trepidation. It was a sight that you would never forget. What you saw was...
How truck rest stop closures affect all motorists’ safety
For truck drivers -- particularly those who travel long distances -- rest stops are places to take a break, use the restroom, get something to eat and drink, stretch their legs and even get some sleep overnight. Now, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, some state-operated...
Reckless driver causes multiple injuries, 1 death in Moab case
When a driver isn't behaving safely, they're not just putting themselves in danger. They're threatening anyone who is around their vehicle, too. It's unfair that a single person's negligence or reckless behavior should lead to serious injuries or death, but it happens...
What are some winter tips for avoiding truck crashes?
Winter is here, and with the ice and snow comes a real risk of truck accidents. One of the major causes is when the wind picks up and pushes against the tall trailers these vehicles pull. Combined with ice and snow, they could be more likely to swerve or move between...
Avoid crashes by being safe around large trucks
Truck crashes happen for many reasons. Some drivers get too tired and cross into other lanes. Some are aggressive and travel too closely. Others go off the road due to wind shear and end up causing pile-up collisions when losing control. The truth is that truck...
New bill would limit tractor-trailer truck speeds to 65 mph
Large trucks can be a hazard to other drivers, causing serious and sometimes fatal accidents. A new bill proposed in the U.S. Senate aims to reduce these accidents by limiting truck speeds. The bipartisan effort by Sens. Johnny Isakson, R-Georgia, and Chris Coons,...
How dangerous is truck driver fatigue?
Truck driving is a strenuous job. These workers often put off sleep and work extended shifts, so it’s natural when they feel fatigued. However natural it may be, this exhaustion can often impair performance and lead to accidents. Drowsy driving causes about 100,000...
What to do if you are in an accident with a commercial truck
Winter driving in Utah can be nerve-wracking. No one wants to get into an accident, but they still happen. All too often, drivers suffer injuries in accidents with commercial trucks. In cases where a personal vehicle is struck by a large commercial truck, the...