Truck Accidents

A spate of news articles have been discussing the rising cost of diesel fuel and its potential effect on the trucking industry. With all the changes and upheaval in this industry over the past few years, yet another issue could have profound consequences for everyone on our nation’s roads and highways, including North Dakota. Per…

Most drivers understand that stopping a vehicle on the side of a highway is extremely dangerous because of other fast-moving traffic. Anyone having to pull over on a highway due to a flat tire or overheated engine knows the unsettling feeling of vehicles speeding past and the difficulty of exiting a vehicle and waiting for…

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) publishes a yearly report outlining the most dangerous states for truck accidents. For 2020, truck fatalities were over 5,600, and injuries topped 146,000 nationwide, demonstrating the dangers of truck accidents. Their current report lists the deadliest dozen states for truck accidents, and North Dakota has made the list.…

On June 1, 2020, the Federal Motor Safety Administration revised their regulations for truck drivers when it comes to their hours of service. There is now a 60/70 rule which means that truckers cannot drive for more than 60 hours in seven consecutive days or 70 hours in eight consecutive days. Once they hit that…

One of the most physically demanding occupations in America is the trucking industry. Truckers spend nearly half of their days on highways, for at least 10 hours straight, according to federal regulations. The long hours on the road tend to add up, especially when the truck driver is alone. Imagine if there were two truck…

When you’re injured in an accident with a large truck, the aftermath can be much worse than a wreck with another passenger vehicle. Everything is likely ramped up – the damage to your car, the severity of the accident, and the more life-threatening your injuries. Bringing your legal claim can be much more complicated as…

A truck accident can wreak havoc on your life in many ways. The first and most important way is the burden it places on your health. If you are fortunate to survive a truck accident, you can suffer from serious injuries like broken or crushed bones, spinal cord injuries, burns, or traumatic amputations. The second…

On a recent episode of his HBO show, “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” the host did a segment on the trucking industry and truck drivers. He talked about how reality shows about trucking have exploded in popularity over the last several years, making truck driving look like a dangerous but exciting career. However, all…

North Dakota is home to a lot of commercial trucks, especially because of our thriving mining, quarry, and oil/gas extraction industries. With all of these construction, semi, and tanker trucks on the highways, accidents are bound to occur, and, occupants of passenger vehicles almost always take the brunt of the damage in these accidents due…

When you live in North Dakota, you know that driving in the snow is a way of life. You also know that at some point, you will be sharing the road with snowplows. You likely even have a plow attachment of your own to dig out your property. But just because you are used to…