A trucker who is rushing to get to their destination can feel tempted to take many shortcuts or drive recklessly. The added danger of driving like this when it is nighttime or the sun is going down can increase the possibility of an accident happening. Overestimated...
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Truck Accidents
What do frontal head injuries look like?
When you get into a crash, the areas that are most likely to suffer from injury include the head, neck and back. Injuries to the front of the head often occur in crashes focused on the front or back of the car. What do these injuries look like and how do their...
Safety measures that help prevent trucking accidents
In traffic accidents that involve trucks, the size and power of these vehicles can have serious consequences. Fortunately, there are safety guidelines and regulations that aim to improve trucking and reduce the number of collisions. By following these rules, truck...
Truck accident injuries have gone up in recent years
If you become involved in an accident with a large truck, you have an especially high chance of suffering a serious injury. Not only does it take truck drivers longer to come to a stop, but the massive size of these vehicles becomes especially dangerous when a...
What are some special risk factors for large trucks?
When you are driving alongside a truck, you may not initially worry about getting into an accident. However, when the truck driver starts acting erratically, you may wonder what dangers there are when this large vehicle crashes into you. Trucks are especially risky to...
What are some signs of distracted truck drivers?
Between rush hour and busy roads, it can sometimes feel overwhelming to navigate to your next destination. When you also have to worry about large trucks invading your space and crashing into you, this fear can become more immediate. Distractions play a big role in...
What is the truck driver clearinghouse?
Large tractor-trailers present a significant danger to everyone on the road. This is especially true if the driver in charge of maneuvering the massive vehicle is intoxicated or otherwise unable to drive. While you may feel comfortable driving alongside big rigs on a...
3 common defects that can cause a truck collision
Whether it is busy city streets or crowded highways, Oklahoma City is a fast-moving thoroughfare for thousands upon thousands of vehicles. Numerous factors such as distracted driving, impaired driving and lack of experience can lead to serious collisions with...
Intoxicated truckers cause serious accidents
People in Oklahoma and across the United States rely on tractor-trailers to deliver essential goods throughout the country. What many people do not realize, however, is that these massive vehicles present a significant danger to everyone on the road. Big rigs can...
Recent surge in traffic deaths linked to higher-risk drivers
Traffic deaths continue to rise across Oklahoma and the rest of the United States even though research shows that fewer motorists have been taking to the nation’s roads. Research also shows that all types of fatal crashes are increasing. However, the number of wrecks...