Category: Truck Accidents

No trucking regulation prohibits eating while driving. However, many California truck drivers overlook how eating can affect their ability to drive safely. Here’s the truth: Eating and drinking are forms of distracted driving that can lead to devastating wrecks and serious injuries. Large trucks are the giants of the roadway….

Many people believe trucks have a better view of the road than other motorists. After all, they are seated higher off the ground and have large mirrors. So why wouldn’t they see everything before other drivers do? The opposite is true. Commercial trucks have more significant blind spots. While there…

Are self-driving or driverless trucks safer than regular trucks? Transportation officials don’t yet have the data to show whether autonomous trucks are a safe alternative to real, live people behind the wheel. In fact, driverless and self-driving trucks have some safety issues that traditional trucks don’t have. Need a truck…

A truck accident can leave you with significant expenses. But if the accident wasn’t your fault, you could recover compensation for your losses under California law. However, the trucking industry is more complex than many people think. Several parties could be to blame for the crash, not just the truck…

Many truck drivers spend long hours on the highway each day. That amount of driving can lead to mental and physical fatigue, which only worsens if truckers exceed the length of time they’re legally permitted to work or drive. If you have been hurt in a truck accident caused by…

When you encounter a fully loaded long-haul truck beside you at 70 miles per hour, your very survival may depend on whether the driver is fully alert. Unfortunately, fatigue is widely reported as a cause of truck accidents. Sleep apnea may be the reason why. Researchers at Virginia Tech recently…

Driving near trucks can make even the best motorists nervous. While every driver should be cautious, it’s also important not to make assumptions about trucks or truckers based on stories you’ve heard from others. Here, Pasadena truck accident lawyer Pius Joseph breaks down some of the most common myths about…

Truck drivers hit the road every day to transport goods nationwide. While many drive responsibly — as they’re required to do by law — some may be unqualified for the job, poorly trained, or just plain careless. The fact is, dangerous truck drivers are often on the roads because irresponsible…

Statistics show that Pasadena is one of the most accident-prone metro areas in California. Truck accidents are among the most dangerous of these crashes. Injuries can be severe and last a lifetime. The good news is that compensation may be possible for truck accident victims and their families. The Law…