Drunk Truck Driver Nearly Engulfed In Fire
Alcohol affects a driver’s ability to accurately discern distances and slows their reaction time significantly. Drunk driving is dangerous enough when the driver is behind the wheel of a standard sized automobile; however, a drunk driver behind the wheel of a large tractor-trailer is a recipe for disaster. Tractor-trailers can weigh as much as 60
Read MoreCan The City Be Held Liable For A Pedestrian Accident?
The first question on a pedestrian’s mind after they have been hit by a motorist is: who is responsible? Surprisingly, there are more avenues for legal action than simply seeking compensation from the perpetrator. Of course, the perpetrator is an obvious starting point for making an injury claim, but depending on the circumstances, the local
Read MoreChuck Inman Dies In New Jersey Truck Accident
New Jersey lost a beloved member of the community on Thursday, March 20, in a tragic accident caused by a Mack truck driver. Chuck Inman, the 67-year-old founder of Battle Against Hunger, a 200-mile bike ride benefiting local charities, was struck from behind while driving with his wife. Inman’s charity events had raised over $650,000
Read MoreTanker Truck Catches Fire After Newark Accident
On March 13, 2014, a tanker truck exploded and burst into flames after crashing in Newark, New Jersey. The truck accident occurred just before 1:45 am on Route 21, otherwise known as McCarter Highway. After the crash, the truck – which carried 5,000 gallons of gas – exploded, starting a massive fire that created large
Read MoreWho Is Liable For A Truck Accident?
A truck driver is not the only one that can be found liable for a collision involving a semi-trailer. Those who have been injured in car accidents caused by out of control semi-trailers should consider also suing the company who owns or leased the semi-trailer. In most cases a semi-trailer’s owner is responsible for hiring
Read MoreDangerous Winter On The NJ Turnpike
Given the size and mass of tractor-trailers, they can be very difficult to stop once they have gathered momentum on icy roads. Furthermore, this winter has been a dangerous one for New Jersey commuters who share the road with large tractor-trailers. When roads are icy, tractor-trailers have great difficulty adapting to sudden changes in traffic
Read MoreIs Black Ice the Cause of Truck Accidents?
Tour buses can be equally as difficult to control as tractor-trailers when the roads are slippery and iced over. They weigh significantly more than a standard sedan, are very top heavy and prone to flipping over. As such, when a tractor-trailer sharing the road with a tour bus loses control, the situation is very dangerous,
Read MoreAre Box Trucks Dangerous? New Jersey Attorneys Explain
Tractor-trailers are not the only dangerous vehicles to watch out for on New Jersey roads. Though smaller, box trucks can be just as dangerous and difficult to control as tractor-trailers when the roads are frozen over. Box trucks have a wider turning radius than a standard car and carry very heavy loads. As such, when
Read MoreWhy Are Tractor-Trailer Collisions More Dangerous Than Car Crashes?
Tractor-trailers can weigh over 20 times more than a standard sedan, so when a truck driver loses control, every driver in the nearby vicinity is in danger. Once a tractor-trailer gains momentum, it is very difficult to safely bring it to a stop. New Jersey drivers are especially at risk during the winter season when
Read MoreHow Dangerous Are Uncontrolled Semi-Trailers?
The potential for serious injury extends far past the immediate area of the accident when a tractor-trailer loses control on the highway. Each car that a tractor-trailer collides with becomes another point of danger on the road. In addition, the stopping of traffic on a crowded highway affects all of the drivers behind the accident
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