Truck accidents

Checklist of What To Do After A Truck Accident

Truck accidents can be especially frightening, given the significant difference in size between trucks and regular vehicles. From property damage to significant injuries, and even fatalities, truck accidents are almost always serious with severe consequences. Unfortunately, truck accidents have increased across the U.S. in the last few years. Truck crashes are especially a concern in states like Connecticut that rely on big rigs for cargo shipments. 85.8% of the community in Connecticut counts on trucks to move their goods.  Even more unfortunate is that many of these accidents are preventable and caused by, among other things, distracted driving, driving under the influence, and driver’s fatigue. If you’ve also been a part of such an unfortunate event, you can contact an

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Truck accidents more frequent, labor stats reveal

Road travelers likely know it all too well. Truck accidents happen. The increase was small in 2019 from 2018 in some areas and it was substantially higher in another segment of the trucking industry. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 843 trucker deaths in 2019, the most recent statistics available, and a 1.4 percent increase. The highest yearly death tally (880) occurred in 2014. Including professional drivers of light-duty trucks, the industry suffered 1,005 fatal occupational injuries last year. It’s the highest since the agency started tracking the category in 2003. Truck accidents happen; other jobs more dangerous But trucking is not the nation’s most dangerous occupation. It’s only the seventh most dangerous occupation. Fishing and hunting

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