On behalf of Kelner & Kelner | Aug 14, 2019 | Truck Accidents
Many commercial vehicle drivers in New York and across the U.S. are traveling with bad brakes. By doing so, they are violating federal regulations and putting both themselves and others at risk for an accident. To address this issue, the Commercial Vehicle Safety...
On behalf of Kelner & Kelner | Jun 5, 2019 | Truck Accidents
For people in New York, truck accidents may be particularly devastating. Every year, thousands of people lose their lives or are seriously injured in crashes involving large semi-trucks. Car accidents can already be complex as there are a number of parties involved,...
On behalf of Kelner & Kelner | Jan 14, 2019 | Truck Accidents
In 2016, there were 3,986 fatalities in crashes involving large trucks throughout the United States. Of those who died in such crashes, 66 percent were in passenger vehicles while only 17 percent were large truck occupants. Although large truck crashes can result in...
On behalf of Kelner & Kelner | Dec 31, 2018 | Truck Accidents
Dump trucks and ready-mix concrete delivery trucks in New York and across the U.S. are getting into more accidents. Their accident rate went up 9 and 9.6 percent, respectively, from 2015 to 2016 with 8,206 serious dump truck crashes and 838 serious concrete delivery...
On behalf of Kelner & Kelner | Dec 17, 2018 | Truck Accidents
Many safety advocates in New York are urging increased regulations to lower the risk of a particularly deadly type of trucking accident. Underride crashes occur when a passenger car slides under the carriage of a large commercial truck, often crushing or severing the...
On behalf of Kelner & Kelner | Sep 5, 2018 | Truck Accidents
Trucking companies in New York and elsewhere must maintain their fleets so that commercial vehicles function within safety standards. As a result, the condition of the front tires on one semi-truck has come under scrutiny after it crashed into a bus and killed eight...
On behalf of Kelner & Kelner | Jul 13, 2018 | Truck Accidents
According to a study from Verizon Connect, New York was among the safest states to drive in as a commercial trucker. The study looked at 6,200 fleet customers from fleets ranging from 2 to 200 trucks. The trucks themselves ranged from light vans to heavier vehicles,...
On behalf of Kelner & Kelner | Jun 27, 2018 | Truck Accidents
When New York drivers get behind the wheel, they can be dedicated to keeping their eyes on the road, but an accident can still strike. When the cause of an accident is a poorly maintained truck, the results can be particularly devastating due to the size, weight and...
On behalf of Kelner & Kelner | Jun 7, 2018 | Truck Accidents
Accidents between commercial trucks and passenger vehicles usually end badly for the occupants of the latter; in fact, they make up 97 percent of the fatalities in such accidents. When they survive, though, they can still be left with long-term physical and mental...
On behalf of Kelner & Kelner | May 29, 2018 | Truck Accidents
In New York and across the U.S., commercial truck accidents are all too common. Though the past two decades have seen a decrease in accident rates, with many crashes being prevented by new safety measures and technology, every increase can be a cause for concern. The...
