Truck accidents can happen anywhere, but some roads in the Lehigh Valley pose a higher risk due to traffic volume, road design, and weather conditions. If you drive in this region, knowing which roads are most dangerous can help you stay alert and avoid potential...
Truck accidents cause severe consequences, including significant injuries and property damage. After an accident, understanding what not to do matters as much as knowing the right steps to take. Avoiding these common mistakes protects your rights and supports your...
The way that you load cargo onto a truck directly affects the way that the truck handles on the road. Even weight distribution and proper load positioning are essential for everyone’s safety. Many people are unfamiliar with the risks associated with improper loading....
Most motorists are familiar with the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. However, there's another form of impaired driving that many people are regularly guilty of – fatigued driving. While driving drowsy or fatigued can increase the risk of...
Watching a semitruck approach in your rearview mirror can be unnerving. It can be particularly scary when you are traveling down a steep hill. You would be wise to exercise extreme caution under these circumstances because almost 30 percent of all semitruck crashes...
Construction zones, gravel-covered roadways and slick surfaces cause Pennsylvania auto accidents throughout the year. Even when you focus on the road, a crash can happen. Big truck involvement can add complexity and severity to collisions on I-78, Route 22 and the...
While operating a truck on a highway, you may observe many people in cars who are unaware of blind spots in your mirrors. Some drivers tend to turn sharply or be otherwise dangerously close to causing an accident. By learning to drive defensively, you can help prevent...
Commercial trucks are much more complicated than the pickup trucks that many of us drive. Many factors come into play when someone is driving a commercial vehicle, and it only takes one problem to cause catastrophic injuries. There is a lot to know about how to...
If you have ever felt uneasy when driving next to a semi-truck, you are not alone. In a survey conducted by Esurance on common driving phobias, 20 percent of people reported feeling anxious when driving near large trucks. While many car drivers do their best to be...
Truck driving is a perilous occupation. Apart from grueling long-distance drives, truck drivers face bad weather, fatigue, mechanical failures, and unpredictable actions on the part of other drivers. Anything can happen on the road, and an accident involving a truck...
