Jackknife accidents happen when the tractor travels at a different speed than the attached trailer. Because a big rig is what we call an articulated vehicle, changes in speed can quickly lead to a jacked up situation. The disparity in speed between Read More
There’s an old saying “there is no substitute for experience”. That is true in many endeavors but certainly true with respect to maximizing compensation from a commercial vehicle accident. Everyone knows that big rigs or tractor-trailers operate differently than passenger cars. Not Read More
We are pleased to announce the winner of the Greg Baumgartner Scholarship for the 2014 – 2015 year. The recipient is Jaden Moore who is currently a senior at Norfolk Senior High School. Jaden was chosen for her exemplary academic background and Read More
Although there are many hard working truck drivers who do their best to drive safety and meet all governmental and state regulations, at times there can be a potential problem that can endanger the lives of everyone on the roadway. These problems can be numerous, Read More
On roadways across America trucks transport tons of hazardous materials each and every day. As with other tractor-trailers the potential for injury is great due to the size and weight of the commercial trucks and adding hazardous materials to the cargo increases the danger Read More
After a very serious accident involving a big rig, especially one that involves very bad injuries or a fatality, the crash will be investigated by authorities and sometimes reconstructed. For serious accidents the police usually will investigate to determine their opinion as to Read More
Everyone knows the dangers of drunken driving or truck drivers under the influence of illegal or prescription drugs. Additionally, for truck drivers covered under the Federal Safety Regulations texting has been banned in an effort to make our roadways safer. One area Read More
The trucking industry makes up for a large percentage of daily life as trucks work to transport goods across the nation. With this in mind, one prevalent problem that has equally plagued the trucking industry is drugs. The use of drugs can not only Read More