Blog: Car Accidents

Seven cars and trucks involved in fatal I-75 accident

Sep 4, 2013

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 fatal accident occurred when a semi truck was navigating through a road construction zone. According to police reports, the truck driver failed to stop for traffic and subsequently crashed into a car and semi...

Holiday weekend accident near Kane, PA kills four adults and two children

Sep 4, 2013

In a tragic Labor Day weekend accident, six people were killed on the afternoon of Saturday, 31 August, when an SUV crossed the center line and struck a sedan just outside of Kane, Pennsylvania–about 95 miles east of Erie. Four adults in the sedan were killed and two children in the SUV, ages 6 and 12, also sadly passed; while two more, a woman and her son (also in the SUV) were injured and are...

Rogers, OH man killed in Ford Ranger rollover

Sep 4, 2013

A Rogers, Ohio man was killed during a rollover crash on State Route 7 in Elk Run Township around 6pm on 4 September. The accident happened just past Beaver Local middle and high schools at a bend where the entrance to Beaver Creek Meadows Golf Course is located. The man was driving a 1999 Ford Ranger. A passenger in the vehicle, a woman also from Rogers, was hurt, but officials are calling her injuries non-life-threatening...

CDC study raises concerns over safety of older truck drivers

Aug 30, 2013

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 think about growing older, few realize that certain types of common age-related impairments are often experienced by men and women as young as 50. Many individuals this age are still working and they may...

PA claims country’s 6th and 22nd worst cities to be a driver

Aug 28, 2013

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 claims information, Allstate ranks the country's largest 200 cities in terms of "car collision frequency" in an attempt to figure out which cities have the best and worst drivers. Allstate's report shows that Philadelphia...

Aggressive driving often factor in trucking accidents

Aug 23, 2013

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 adhere to federal and state trucking laws which include driving time restrictions and mandatory rest periods. Truckers are also responsible for ensuring their truck is in proper working order and to log and report any...

Tailgating leading factor in many Ohio motor vehicle accidents

Aug 19, 2013

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 the state of Ohio. In fact, one such recent multiple vehicle accident resulted in eight individuals being injured and was caused by a truck driver who was following another vehicle too closely. Drivers who tailgate...

Government recommends talking cars to reduce accidents

Aug 16, 2013

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 fact that a serious or fatal injury will likely result if they are involved in an accident. Investigations into two recent commercial vehicle accidents recently lead to new safety recommendations being issued the National Transportation...

Driving restrictions for commercial trucking industry upheld

Aug 8, 2013

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, other safety concerns plaguing drivers are often overlooked. Yet these concerns, such as driving while overly fatigued, impact the safety and wellbeing of drivers, passengers and pedestrians across the U.S. every day. Fatigued driving is...

Driver in fatal truck accident cited in Ohio road rage incident

Jul 22, 2013

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 when a 53-year-old semi driver lost control of his big rig, and crashed into another stalled semi and pickup truck.The serious truck accident claimed the lives of two individuals and severely injured two others...