Blog: Trucking Accidents

Preventing Truck Accidents on New Jersey Highways: Tips For Drivers and Trucking Companies

Apr 19, 2023

As the Garden State, New Jersey boasts some of the most beautiful highways in the country. But these highways also experience a high volume of commercial truck traffic, which can result in accidents, injuries, and fatalities. Here Are Some Tips on How to Prevent Truck Accidents on New Jersey Highways: 1. Keep a Safe Distance It’s essential to keep a safe distance from other vehicles, especially on crowded highways. Maintain at least a six-second...

How Can I Prove that the Trucking Company Was Negligent?

Sep 29, 2020

When a Common Causes of Negligence from the Trucking Company A trucking company can be negligent for many reasons, including: Failing to provide adequate training to drivers Failing to monitor driver safety Poor maintenance of equipment Not completing routine inspections of trucks The commercial trucking industry is regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The FMCSA sets certain requirements to improve the safety of both truck drivers and other drivers on the...

Crash with Truck Takes the Life of Bicyclist in South Jersey

Dec 18, 2018

A crash involving a pickup truck and a bicyclist in Franklin Township, New Jersey resulted in the death of the bicyclist. The victim, a 57-year-old man from Williamstown, was pronounced The Bicycle Safety Tips Riding a bicycle is a great way for you to exercise. It’s also a great way to beat the commute when going to or from work. You don’t have to sit in a long line of traffic or fight with...

Trucking Accidents: Why They Are So Dangerous

Nov 15, 2017

Trucks pose significant dangers to other motorists, especially when those motorists are in much smaller vehicles. Since trucks tend to be significantly larger than the standard motor vehicle, a Large trucks on NJ roads and highways are uniquely dangerous because the vehicles can be extremely difficult to control. Moreover, truck drivers need to be able to anticipate certain issues, such as a stalled car on the roadway, well in advance because it will probably...

Why Overnight Tractor Trailer Driving Trips Are Risky

Apr 23, 2015

“ While there are many reasons truck drivers are on the road during the night, safety considerations make these trips risky. Fatigued truckers equal deadly consequences. Tractor-trailer accident statistics show this time of the day can be dangerous, both for the driver and for other motorists on the road. When more accidents happen, more injuries and deaths can result that devastate families and loved ones. In 2012, there were 330,000 large truck accidents resulting in...

What to Do After a Truck Accident in New Jersey

Feb 8, 2014

When you’re driving a semi-truck, there are a lot of ways an accident can happen. Accidents are scary and no one wants to go through one. No matter what caused the accident, there are many steps you’ll need to take if your truck tips, hits another car on the road, or ends up in any type of accident. Immediately After the Accident When there is an accident, the first thing you need to do is...