Truck Accidents

While any high-speed highway collision can be deadly, one of the most dangerous kinds of accidents for truck drivers and other motorists is a jackknife crash. While jackknife accidents frequently occur during inclement weather conditions, e.g., rain, ice or snow (like...

When you are hurt in an accident, the trucking company can try to shift all liability onto you by alleging driver fatigue. This tactic aims to reduce your compensation and jeopardize your career. However, while you cannot use fatigue as an excuse for an accident, your...

Large trucks have much bigger blind spots than regular vehicles. These blind spots, also called “no-zones,” are areas where the truck driver cannot see other vehicles.  If you are driving near a truck, avoiding these blind spots can help prevent accidents. Here are...

Trucks on Louisiana’s roads cause many drivers anxiety due to their large size and heavy weight. This is understandable, since an accident with a large truck can result in serious injuries or even death. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration,...

When people take to the roads in Louisiana and across the United States, there is an automatic understanding that there is certain risk involved. The federal government is keenly aware of the potential challenges that can lead to a crash. Trucks are especially...

Large trucks and their drivers perform an essential and often underappreciated service of bringing necessary products back and forth across the country. Still, there is no denying the dangers posed by these large, heavy, fast-moving vehicles. People in smaller...

We often take for granted that our trips from point A to point B will go smoothly and we’ll arrive at our destination safely. We use our seat belts and pay attention to our driving. But unfortunately, sometimes that is not enough to protect us from the actions of...

Truck accidents can leave devastation in their wake. While the property damage can be significant, the personal injuries suffered can be catastrophic. Yet, even comparatively minor injuries can cause significant damages. Physical and emotional pain and suffering can...

Drowsy or tired driving is a danger to all motorists, regardless of the vehicles they operate. Exhaustion and fatigue are causes of preventable accidents in Louisiana and throughout the country. When large trucks and commercial vehicles are involved, the results of...

As this blog has stated in the past, Interstate 49 can be a dangerous trucking corridor. It links many parts of the state and is often used to cross the state as well. With this increased use though, comes increased dangers as a recent truck accident demonstrates. The...