Truck accidents in Kentucky and around the country kill thousands of people and injure tens of thousands more each year, and many of them are caused by fatigued, distracted or impaired truck drivers or improperly loaded or inadequately maintained big rigs. Trucking...
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Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Inspection Spree for Buses and Trucks Begins June
Across Kentucky and the rest of the United States, commercial trucks and buses will soon be subject to an inspection spree known as the International Roadcheck. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance conducts this event once a year over a 72-hour period in order to...
Study Says Truck Drivers at Fault in Majority of Big Rig Crashes
Many Kentucky drivers may be concerned or even frightened when driving near large commercial trucks due to the danger of a severe injury in a trucking accident. The massive size and weight of these vehicles mean that a collision can often lead to severe consequences...
Truck Drivers and Commutes to Be Studied by FMCSA
Commercial truck drivers in Kentucky and elsewhere around the country will soon be asked to participate in a survey regarding their commuting time in their personal vehicles. The survey, which is to be conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, is...
Overloading Is a Rule Violation and Safety Risk for Big Rigs
Did you know that overloading is among the leading causes of truck accidents? Overloading cargo violates various state and federal regulations, and yet the practice continues. Would you know how to spot a potential overload problem involving a big rig traveling in the...
Does Fault Matter?
After being in an accident, many people are worried about fault and how it will impact their case. A common question is: Does fault matter? The answer: Yes. Kentucky is a pure comparative fault state. That means that before awarding compensation, the parties — or the...
Spring Driving Hazards Which Can Cause Accidents
Spring has arrived in Kentucky. The trees are budding, grass is growing, people are starting to be outside more. Even though there is no ice or snow on the road, there are many factors in the spring which can cause an accident. It is important to stay alert on the...
Kentucky Residents Involved in Motor Vehicle Accident
Police say that a 2015 Freightliner driven by a 57-year-old man flipped over in the median of US Route 25 eastbound in Knox County. Debris from the collision struck a 2010 Buick being driven by a 31-year old man. The crash occurred at about 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 20, and...
Trucking Safety Regulations May Be Reversed
Kentucky drivers who are concerned about roadway safety may want to know that federal safety rules intended to prevent commercial truckers from driving while drowsy were blocked in early December by Republican lawmakers. The lawmakers added a provision to a government...
NHTSA Considers Regulations for Underride Guards on Trucks
In some Kentucky accidents involving large trucks, motorists in cars skid underneath the trucks either from the rear or the side. These accidents, which are called underride collisions, often result in fatalities due to the top of the car being crushed by the...