Driver fatigue continues to cause truck accidents and injury in Louisville and across Kentucky. Statistics from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration as well as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration continue to show driver fatigue as a leading cause in truck accidents which result in serious injuries or loss of life. The statistics collected … Continued
What causes most truck accidents in Louisville and what should you do if you are injured in a Kentucky truck accident? The Kentucky State Police keep many statistics associated with commercial truck accidents in our state. There are many common causes of truck accidents, but the primary sources of truck accidents are: Equipment Failures – … Continued
Louisville truck accidents result in serious injuries to other drivers and the occupants of smaller vehicles. Louisville is a busy commercial artery as many interstates and major roads connect freight hubs throughout the Midwest. According to accident and injury statistics provided by the Kentucky State Police, Jefferson County has one of the highest numbers of … Continued
Improper loading and securing of cargo truck accidents cause injury in Louisville and throughout Kentucky. When commercial trucks and semi trucks are carrying too much cargo, it can cause the vehicle to be top heavy and unstable, especially in turns and when attempting to bring the vehicle to a stop. When the interior contents of … Continued
Truck drivers are not the only source of liability in a truck accident resulting in serious injury or wrongful death. Trucking companies are liable for truck accidents due to poor maintenance or fleet safety practices. Federal regulations require all trucking companies and commercial motor carriers to regularly and systematically inspect, maintain and repair every vehicle … Continued
Why won’t the government take action to reduce fatal truck accidents associated with distracted driving and rear end collisions? A recent case has highlighted the specific issues at hand and why HLH attorneys are so committed to ensuring the safety of those who share the road with tractor trailers and commercial trucks. One recent case … Continued
Do truck accidents increase in the summer in Louisville and across the State of Kentucky? There are certainly more vehicles on the road and traveling through our great state during the warm months of the year. Traffic picks up beginning in May and heavy volumes increase into September. This is due to “sunbirds” passing through … Continued
Kentucky is a busy state, with a number of commercial truckers plying its roads. A recent seat belt law increased safety in Kentucky by requiring vehicles carrying 15 passengers or less to be equipped with seat belts. More importantly, drivers and and passengers are required by Kentucky law to wear them. Kentucky is a busy state, … Continued
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has developed a safety rule aimed at problem truckers in Kentucky and nationally. The FMCSA has recently proposed tougher sanctions for bus and truck companies that show a blatant disregard for safety rules. Truck accidents are, comparatively, not in the news that much, but when one does occur it … Continued
Is there an update on the heavy truck anti-rollover system? It can indeed be a slow and sometimes cumbersome process for federal agencies to promulgate rules — whether relating to workplace or transportation safety, the environment, taxation or myriad other matters — envisioned as ultimately becoming legal enactments. We informed readers previously of the “Notice … Continued
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