Truck Accidents

Attempting to avoid a collision may create as much risk as simply enduring the crash. A driver’s efforts to avoid a collision often involve sudden and unexpected maneuvers, such as a sharp turn or unexpected lane change. A recent semi-truck accident in Lynden shows...

A truck accident can leave devastation in its wake. If you’ve been involved in one of these wrecks, then you’re probably trying to get your bearings and figure out the best path forward. While your vehicle might have been totaled, the physical and emotional injuries...

If you’ve ever been driving along a Washington highway when a tractor-trailer goes zooming past or comes screeching up behind you, you understand how terrifying it can be. Commercial truck drivers must adhere to stringent regulations regarding the weight and size of...

Truck accidents are some of the most dangerous accidents on our roads. According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, 4,136 people died in a large truck crash in 2018. It seems like there are often reports on the news about a truck that has jackknifed....

Washington drivers, like all others, are obligated to use caution when changing lanes. If a driver notices a vehicle in front of him or her slowing down, it might mean the other driver is about to make a turn. On a recent Thursday, a collision took place between a...

Any accident type has the potential to destroy lives. But, due to the weight, size and often the products they haul, commercial trucks can cause catastrophic injuries to several involved parties – if not death. While making a claim with the appropriate insurance...

Trucks are everywhere in Washington and the rest of the United States. In many towns and communities, semis and other large vehicles are the only way to get goods, services and infrastructure improvements. A trucking network is helpful for the country, but it can have...

Driving a passenger vehicle in close proximity to a commercial truck is easier said than done, as one false move from either of you could cause a serious accident. You can only control so much as a driver, but there are steps you can take to prevent a car-truck...

Commercial truckers have a difficult job. Not only are they staffed with safely navigating a large vehicle on cramped roadways, but there are also times when they have to do so when they're not feeling their best. The more time a trucker spends behind the wheel, the...