Truck drivers in Maryland and around the country used to have to be at least 21 years old before they could be hired for interstate trips. However, a new infrastructure law will allow people as young as 18 to become long-haul truckers. The change to federal...
Truck Accidents
What are the dangers of overloaded trucks?
It's common to find many commercial trucks transporting goods throughout Maryland. Unfortunately, some of these vehicles may be overloaded with too many items. If this happens, it can lead to a lot of overcrowded trucks endangering the lives of other drivers and the...
Three tips to avoid truck accidents and keep drivers safe
Truck drivers transport all sorts of items throughout Maryland and the rest of the country. If you own or manage a trucking company, it's imperative to keep your truck drivers safe. Fortunately, you can achieve this important goal by following a few simple tips. 1....
How might an attorney help a truck accident victim?
A truck accident could prove devastating for victims in Maryland. Persons severely injured when a truck collides with their vehicle or strikes pedestrians may have a legitimate negligence claim. No matter how devastating the accident may be, insurance companies and...
Determining liability after a truck accident
When a tractor-trailer barreling down a Maryland highway collides with a passenger vehicle, it's likely that the occupants of the passenger vehicle will suffer greater injuries than the truck driver. If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident involving a...
The aftermath of an accident
The reports of motor vehicle crashes in Washington D.C. metro newspapers and TV news reports tend to be straightforward and brief. Readers rarely learn much more than the age, gender and hometown of those who were injured or killed. A recent article in EHS Today takes...
Report shows truck drivers are worried about distractions
There are thousands of large trucks on the roadways in our country at any given time, performing the important task of transporting goods and supplies in commerce. However, as many of our readers in Maryland may know, these large trucks can present a significant...
Hurt by a negligent trucker? Consider suing their employer
A personal injury judgment against a negligent driver is only as valuable as the negligent driver’s ability to pay it. This can be problematic, especially if you’ve suffered extensive damages in the form of medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering, as is...
Feds to study large truck crash causes
Everyone who has driven on the interstate highways crisscrossing Montgomery County knows that the biggest, most dangerous vehicles rolling on those roads are the mammoth 18-wheelers. Tractor-trailers are slow to bring to a stop and difficult to maneuver – especially...