Traffic Accident Rates Rise as the COVID-19 Crisis Continues As more and more people stay at home to avoid COVID-19 infection, traffic has decreased by roughly 60% to 70%. However, these less crowded roads are not necessarily safer. It turns out that the overall rate of car crashes has actually been increasing during the pandemic….
Category: Tractor-Trailer Accidents
What Truck Accident Lawyers Can Do for Your Claim During COVID-19 We are living in extraordinary times—the country is in lockdown, more than 30 million Americans are unemployed, and the number of U.S. COVID-19 deaths is expected to surpass 100,000. It would be safe to say that the coronavirus pandemic has changed all our lives…
Dangerous Speeders Put Your Life in Jeopardy from Speeding Accidents During Quarantine In New York and San Francisco, the actual traffic on the roads and highways has declined by more than 60% during the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, according to the transportation analytical firm INRIX. While this drop may suggest that our roads are safer during…
The Impact of COVID-19 on Truck Drivers In an average year, a truck driver will likely travel 100,000 miles or more. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an increased demand for goods to be shipped to stores or directly to homes. Let us take a look at truck driver safety and the physical and…
Knowing When and When Not to Sue an At-Fault Driver Did you know that less than 5% of all civil cases end up going to trial? While many claims are settled before going to court, others get dismissed or abandoned because proving that someone else owes you compensation can be challenging. To figure out whether…
The 6 Steps to Expect in Every Truck Accident Lawsuit Each year, roughly 60,000 people are injured in truck accidents, which leads to many lawsuits being filed. Despite this huge number of truck accident lawsuits each year, many people are not aware of how these cases work. Learning more about the process can help you…
Understanding How Lockdown Neglect May Affect Truck Accident Rates With fewer people on the road than ever due to the coronavirus pandemic, accident rates have dropped by 67% during the quarantine. However, the sad reality is that this good news will not last forever. As things return to normal, analysts fear there may be more…
How COVID-19 Will Affect Truck Accidents and Lawsuits The coronavirus pandemic has had far-reaching impacts on the economy, especially in the trucking industry. In some ways, this has increased the risks for drivers as over 70% of the country’s goods are shipped on the roadways. Moreover, there could be impacts on the judicial system for…
Why Electronic Logging Devices Are Important in Truck Accident Cases According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 4,136 people were killed in trucking accidents in 2018, and many more suffered serious injuries. Because of the risks involved with large truck accidents, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration mandates that all commercial trucks have electronic…
