There are multiple factors that can contribute to a truck accident involving other vehicles on the road from weather and road conditions to factors involving the driver such as reckless driving, impairment, fatigue and distraction or an improper unsecured load. The party responsible for damages in a truck accident may include the trucking company, the… Read More »
Texting While Driving Truck Accidents
Many who regard truckers along the highway believe that the drivers possess considerable experience and exercise good judgment when operating a semi-truck especially because of the danger these high profile vehicles pose to other motorists. As a general rule, a commercial truck driver must maintain a proper following distance, have constant situational awareness, and drive… Read More »
Des Moines Truck Accident Lawyer | Driver Fatigue Accidents
According to a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) study, 65% of truck drivers report that they experience drowsiness while driving. More alarming is that nearly 50% of drivers surveyed admitted to falling asleep behind the wheel in the previous year. Unfortunately, truck driver fatigue sometimes results in fatal motor vehicle accidents. Despite growing concern… Read More »
Des Moines Truck Accident Lawyer
In 2016, more than 1,500 truck drivers were pulled out of service for exceeding the number of hours of driving allowed in a stretch. Using documents such as fuel receipts and scale tickets, state troopers are able to determine if drivers behind the wheel of what some characterize as an 80,000 missile, are abiding by… Read More »
