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Texarkana 18-Wheeler Accident Seriously Injures 3 on Interstate 30 | Texas Personal Injury Attorney Michael Grossman
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An 18-wheeler failed to slow for a construction zone on Interstate 30 in Texarkana Texas today, striking 6 cars, and sending 3 people to the hospital in serious condition. The accident happened on I-30 near the Nash, Texas exit on Friday afternoon (May 7th, 2010)... read more
Are wheeler accidents more prevalent in certain parts of the country than others? According to Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), one southwestern state maintains the lead in big truck crashes.... read more
Annually, more than 500,000 trucking accidents occur in the United States. View article for more information and statistics on 18 wheeler accidents in the United States.... read more
18-wheeler accidents so fatal for countless reasons. Starting with the magnitude of an 18-wheeler, its size alone makes it merely impossible to stop impetuously.... read more
An small car slammed into an 18 wheeler early Friday morning at Hampton Road & Fort Worht Avenue. The driver was rescued by firefighters using the jaws of life, but later died at the hospital.... read more
Texas leads the nation large truck accidents year after year!
Crash Statistics are provided by the Department of Transportation. They are summarized crash statistics for large trucks and buses involved in fatal and non-fatal crashes that occurred in the United States. These statistics are derived from two sources: the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and the Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Crash Statistics contain information that can be used to identify safety problems in specific geographical areas or to compare state statistics to the national crash figures.... read more
$31.8 million awarded to Texans in fatal 18 wheeler accident
Allied Van Lines has been ordered to pay $31.8 million to a group of Texas residents whose SUV was thrown into the air and caught fire. The accident resulted in the death of 2 people and seriously burning two others. The Allied moving van slammed into traffic stopped by another minor accident.... read more
Truck crackdown sought as fatalities hold steady- Two advocacy groups called for tougher federal regulations on trucks while releasing a study that shows U.S. fatalities from truck accidents holding steady at 100 a week.... read more
Soon there may be a way to test doctors, pilots and truck drivers for fatique. Researchers have discovered a important link between drowsiness and increased activity of an enzyme that is known for breaking down starches. This discovery could lead to a simple test that can tell whether truck drivers, medical providers, pilots and other workers are fatiques or sleep-deprived.... read more
A tragic accident occurred on Tuesday when an 18 wheeler lost control after a flat tire separated from the rim. The resulting sparks caused the trailer to catch on fire. The driver was injured.... read more
According to the National Center for Statistics and Analysis, thousands of motorist are killed each year by large trucks -- those weighing more than 10,000 pounds. 18-wheelers, semi-trucks, tractor-trailers and semis fall into this category.
In 2003 alone, large trucks accounted for 8 percent of all vehicles involved in fatal crashes and 4 percent of all vehicles involved in injury and property-damage-only crashes.
A semi tractor trailer ran a red light Wednesday morning in Plano, TX killing a woman and closing the westbound service drive for state Highway 121 at Custer Road. The female driver of a Ford Focus was caught under the tractor-trailor and burst into flames.
In the U.S. in 2003, there were 4,669 fatal crashes involving large trucks, compared to 58,512 fatal traffic accidents in total. California had the most fatal big truck accidents with 5,725, followed by Texas, Florida and Pennsylvania.
With today’s high-pressure economy, where everything needs to be instant, truck drivers are put under enormous amounts of pressure, oftentimes in an attempt to save time and meet quotas. You see, to these big trucking companies, time is money. And sometimes money can be worth breaking a few rules. And a few broken rules may damage or take a few lives.
According to the National Center for Statistics and Analysis, thousands of motorists are killed each year by large trucks -- those weighing more than 10,000 pounds. 18-wheelers, semi-trucks, tractor-trailers and semis fall into this category.
Trucking accidents have an increased chance of causing an injury because in most cases, a truck cannot remain upright during an accident. Additionally, truck drivers have limited visibility and maneuverability. These factors greatly contribute to trucking accidents. Whether the driver is distracted, falls asleep at the wheel or just isn't paying attention, accidents caused by these massive vehicles can kill or catastrophically injure motorist.... read more
Texas 18 wheeler driver involved in fatal accident in Natchez, MS this morning.
As reported in The Natchez Democrat, an accident in Natchez, MS took the life of a 26 year old woman. Anna Hudgens, 26, of Natchez was pronounced dead at Riverland Medical Center Thursday, after her vehicle collided with an 18-wheeler. The accident occurred at 8:25 a.m., near Ridgecrest, State Trooper Chad Dickson said.... read more
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