Many road users in Ohio lose their lives each year in accidents involving semi-tractor trailers, and quite a few of them die in head-on collisions. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 31% of the passenger vehicle occupants who died in truck...
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Some common Ohio truck accident injuries
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reported 3,969 crashes involving large trucks in Ohio in 2022. This category includes semi-trucks, also called 18-wheelers. Accidents involving trucks often result in severe injuries, some of which are more common than...
What makes truck accident claims in Ohio complex?
Truck accident claims aren't the same as car accident claims. They are more challenging to manage because they require a deeper investigation to determine who's truly at fault. Other complicated factors are legislation that's specific to trucks and companies that have...
Why truck driver fatigue is so dangerous, and the risks it poses
Ohio residents are used to seeing huge trucks traveling along their roads. Many truck drivers operate responsibly so that everyone can be safe. However, due to their demanding jobs, any trucker can become fatigued; here is why this is dangerous. Dangers of truck...
Tips for staying safe when driving near semi-trucks
Sharing the road with semi-trucks can be an intimidating experience for many Ohio motorists. The sheer size and weight these commercial vehicles possess demand extra caution and awareness from drivers to ensure everyone's safety. Avoid blind spots Trucks have large...
Ohio truck wheels and parts can cause catastrophic accidents
Most people in Ohio focus on semis' sheer size and weight as the main culprits in catastrophic mishaps. It is also possible for wheels and related parts to suddenly come off trucks, causing severe accidents. Flying wheel accidents can be deadly Truck wheels often...
The dangers of improperly loaded cargo in Ohio
Sometimes it's obvious why improperly loaded cargo in a semi-truck is such a hazard. Other times, the dangers are hidden beneath the surface. In all cases, poor loading technique is a hazard everyone in Ohio should be aware of. Truck accidents are generally the most...
FMCSA and hours-of-service rules
Semi-tractor trailer accidents in Ohio and around the country claim thousands of lives each year, and most of those who die in these crashes are passenger vehicle occupants. To prevent as many truck accidents as possible, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
Truck accident deaths and injuries have risen sharply
The number of deadly truck accidents in Ohio and around the country has risen sharply in recent years. Between 2009 and 2019, truck accident fatalities in the United States rose by almost 50%, and the number of road users injured in commercial vehicle accidents more...
Common causes of commercial truck accidents
Truck accidents can happen on Ohio roads for a variety of reasons. The following are among the most common factors that cause them. Speeding Although many trucking companies use speed trackers or speed limiters on their trucks, not all are equipped with this...