New York is one of only 12 states that follows a pure comparative negligence standard for personal injury. Under this statute, an injured party can recover damages from anyone who has a measure of fault in an injury-causing incident. After a truck accident, multiple...
Truck Accidents
Marijuana use up among commercial truck drivers
In early 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration created a Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse that logs drug and alcohol infractions received by commercial truck drivers in New York and across the nation. The clearinghouse tracks all types of drug...
Can crashes cause a crush injury?
When dealing with a car crash, plenty of injuries will likely accompany it. Some of these injuries have more serious outcomes than others, including the possibility of crush injuries. What exactly are crush injuries and what are the expected and potential...
What is the importance of hours of service regulations?
Truck drivers spend more hours on the roads than your typical driver because of the nature of their jobs. To help ensure safety, the federal government implemented hours of service regulations. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration explains hours of service...
How does the trucking industry contribute to crashes?
Many issues exist within the trucking industry. Unfortunately, as with a number of industries, the flaws within them have come to the surface in big ways in recent years. The mistreatment of workers is one big issue that continues to crop up. On top of that,...
Supply chain issues could impact trucking safety in 2022
Supply chains continue to drive to some extent changes in the trucking industry. Some observers believe this could lead to less safe roads for everyone from New York to California. At least one large change related to the need to get more truckers on the road could...
What are signs of drowsy driving in truck drivers?
Long shifts and a lack of sleep the night before work can leave truck drivers feeling sluggish. After getting behind the wheel, this shortened reaction time can lead to accidents and crashes. Knowing the signs of drowsy driving is important for anyone on the road....
Surgical techniques for upper limb amputation
A collision with a large truck can subject you to extreme trauma because of the enormous weight of the vehicle that strikes you. According to StatPearls, 80% of all upper extremity amputations result from trauma, making it a leading cause. When you have to have a...
How can trucks cause serious accidents for cars on the road?
Although car accidents can happen at any time, trucks can be especially prone to colliding with cars and causing severe damage. Knowing the unique problems you face around commercial trucks, especially on highways or busy roads, is important. Uneven loads According...
How can I avoid serious injury passing a truck?
Driving around commercial trucks can be intimidating. If you are in a smaller passenger vehicle, the likelihood of catastrophic injury skyrockets when you are in an accident with a semi truck. One of the most common ways to end up in an accident with a semi truck is...