Car Accidents
Seven cars and trucks involved in fatal I-75 accident
We often discuss how accidents involving large commercial vehicles are typically more serious than other motor vehicle accidents. A recent tragic accident along a stretch of Ohio's Interstate 75 that left two people dead and another injured, illustrates this point.The...
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CDC study raises concerns over safety of older truck drivers
They say that with age comes wisdom and experience. While this may very well be true, with age also, unfortunately comes certain cognitive and physical impairments that can impact an individual's ability to perform certain tasks and duties.When most people...
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Truck drivers reminded of dangers associated with drowsy driving
Dangerous driving behaviors such as aggressive driving and texting while driving are often cited as contributing to a large percentage of car and truck accidents. While discussed less frequently, driving while tired is one of the most common and hazardous...
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PA claims country’s 6th and 22nd worst cities to be a driver
Allstate reports that Pennsylvania has the 6th and 22nd most dangerous cities for driving, according to their "2013 America's Best Drivers Report."The Allstate Insurance Company released its 9th annual "Allstate America's Best Drivers Report" on 27 August. Based on insurance...
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Aggressive driving often factor in trucking accidents
Drivers of large commercial trucks have a lot of responsibilities while operating big rigs. Semis are often loaded with heavy cargo that must be secured properly to avoid damage to the product or an accident. Additionally, truck drivers must closely...
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Tailgating leading factor in many Ohio motor vehicle accidents
Many Ohio motorists have likely at some point or another, been guilty of following another motor vehicle too closely. Commonly referred to as tailgating, during 2012, this dangerous driving behavior was the leading cause of all motor vehicle accidents in...
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Government recommends talking cars to reduce accidents
Drivers of commercial trucks and vehicles, such as semis, busses and dump trucks, bear a great responsibility while operating such vehicles. Not only are these types of large vehicles often difficult to manuever, but drivers are also burdened by the...
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Driving restrictions for commercial trucking industry upheld
In recent years, there have been countless studies and news articles discussing the dangers associated with cellphone usage while driving. While there's no doubt that the use of technology and mobile devices by drivers serves as a potentially dangerous distraction,...
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Turbulent charter bus ride leaves woman with permanent injuries
As some point, most Ohio residents will ride on a public or charter bus. Such busses are often used to transport large groups of people to and from events and hotels. While comfortable and economical, there are safety concerns and...
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One injured in Ohio accident involving delivery truck
Individuals employed as drivers of large commercial trucks and vehicles often drive several hours per day for work. In many cases, drivers of taxis, busses, dump trucks or semi trucks encounter various types of dangerous driving conditions. Inclement weather and...
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Driver in fatal truck accident cited in Ohio road rage incident
Drivers of large commercial vehicles are trained professionals who drive as part of their occupation. Unfortunately, even trained driving professionals are not immune to being invovled in accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted driving. A recent fatal truck accident occurred...
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Blown tire causes Pittsburgh area crash
Each day residents of Western Pennsylvania suffer injuries in a variety of different types of accidents. Many of these accidents involve motor vehicles. While the outcome of these incidents is not always serious, whenever someone is involved in a car...
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