Driving a truck in Connecticut poses extra risk compared to driving a smaller vehicle. Large trucks are bigger and heavier, making it more difficult to stop quickly and causing more damage to others on the road. Understanding some of the causes of accidents involving...
Why is a trucking log important?
The trucking industry in Connecticut and throughout the country is very important to the economy. Because of this, some truckers are expected to drive long hours. This, combined with the fact trucks take a longer time to stop and are large, heavy vehicles, can pose a...
How can you prevent accidents with large trucks?
As summer approaches, there will be more drivers out on the road in Connecticut. Automobile drivers will be sharing the road with a variety of large trucks, and this can lead to more accidents on the road. Crashes involving trucks are typically more devastating...
High wind and its hazard to truckers
Truck drivers in Connecticut have a lot of responsibility on the road because accidents involving the large vehicles can result in more catastrophic outcomes. High wind gusts can happen in certain weather conditions, and drivers need to practice extra caution in order...
Can I lose my Connecticut CDL if I am in a truck accident?
As a Connecticut driver with a commercial driver's license or CDL, you already know that you are held to a different standard from other drivers. You must take greater precautions with safety, maintain a cleaner driving record, and know the hazards of your...
Dash cam footage of a truck accident
Each day, reckless drivers are responsible for causing truck accidents that tear lives apart. Sometimes, people who did not witness the accident may have difficulty understanding certain aspects of a victim’s story, which is why video evidence can be so helpful....
Recovering from a large truck rollover crash
Accidents happen in a myriad of ways, some involve head-on collisions and others only involve one vehicle. However, crashes involving a large truck can be especially severe. Moreover, when someone is struck by a large truck which overturned, their injuries may be...
Does age play a role in large truck accidents?
From fatigue to the consumption of alcohol prior to driving, truck accidents occur for countless reasons. These crashes, which are much too prevalent in Connecticut and all across the U.S., often destroy the lives of victims, leaving them with physical, financial and...
How many truck crashes are caused by drugs and alcohol?
On this blog, many of the factors that lead to large truck accidents have been discussed, from fatigue and speeding to poor road conditions and blind spots, among other causes. However, intoxication due to alcohol or drug use is especially concerning and may lead to a...
Fatigue, fatalities and other truck crash statistics
On a daily basis, far too many Americans are involved in large truck collisions. Tragically, these accidents claim lives, but they also cause permanent injuries and result in many other hardships for victims and their loved ones. In New London, Connecticut, and on...