Category Archives: Truck Accidents
Seeking Compensation for Fuel Truck Crashes in New Hampshire
A fuel truck has the potential to cause serious injuries in New Hampshire. While some of the hazards associated with these vehicles are more subtle than others, companies must do everything in their power to transport fuel safely. Unfortunately, truck drivers and commercial trucking companies often fail in this regard – thereby putting numerous… Read More »
Trucker Negligence in New Hampshire’s Snowy Conditions
Snowy conditions can make driving incredibly difficult in New Hampshire – and trucking can be particularly dangerous. Even in the best weather conditions, trucks struggle to avoid collisions due to poor braking distances and handling. Add snow and ice into the equation, and the trucking industry immediately becomes a severe threat for everyone on… Read More »
What Are the Most Common Causes of Head-On Collisions in New Hampshire?
Head-on collisions in New Hampshire can cause some of the most catastrophic injuries imaginable. It’s not hard to see why. When two vehicles slam into each other at high speed, there is only one potential outcome: Serious property damage, permanent injuries, and potential death. What causes these accidents, and how can injured victims pursue… Read More »
Deadliest Types Of Truck Accidents In New Hampshire
Truck accidents may not be the most common type of motor vehicle crash that plagues New Hampshire roads, but they do tend to cause considerable death and destruction when they occur. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports that there are around 412 collisions involving semis, 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, and large commercial vehicles in… Read More »
Icy Weather Causes Onslaught Of Semi-Truck Accidents In New Hampshire
The winter roads can become seriously icy, and semi-trucks can cause accidents as a result. These heavy, cumbersome vehicles are not very maneuverable at the best of times, but icy weather means that maintaining control is almost impossible. This winter there have been a number of new semi-truck accidents – some of which have… Read More »
6 Tricks Insurance Companies Use After A Truck Accident To Devalue Or Deny Your Claim
Being involved in a truck accident can be a traumatizing and overwhelming process. While the worst is over, you still have things to do before you can put the incident behind you and move on with your life. We are talking about the insurance claims process following a truck crash. Seeking compensation after a… Read More »
How Can You Prove That A Truck Driver Was Fatigued In Your Accident?
Most truck drivers understand the importance of driving safely when operating a truck. However, some drivers endanger themselves and others on the road by pushing the limits of their physical capability. Specifically, we are talking about truck driver fatigue. Fatigue is one of the leading causes of truck accidents that comes from the lack… Read More »
Who’s Liable For A Truck Accident In New Hampshire?
Being injured in a truck accident is always stressful and intimidating because these crashes cause more devastating injuries than car accidents. If you were involved in a collision with an 18-wheeler, semi-truck, tractor-trailer, or any other large truck, you might wonder, “Who can be held liable for the accident?” Unfortunately, it is not always… Read More »
New Hampshire’s 2021 Law Ramps Up Penalties for Truck Drivers Who Get DWIs
A new law, which took effect on Jan. 1, 2021, has ramped up penalties for commercial truck drivers who get caught driving while impaired (DWI). The new law in New Hampshire requires commercial truck drivers who get DWIs to face jail time. What is New Hampshire’s 2021 law for drunk truck drivers? According to… Read More »
COVID-19 and Truck Accidents: The FMCSA Suspends Trucking Regulations
The demand for certain medical supplies, especially disinfectants and personal protective equipment, has been booming during the coronavirus pandemic. Also, many Americans have been stocking up on food and supplies, emptying the shelves of some grocery stores. In response to COVID-19 panic buying, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) decided to temporarily suspend… Read More »
