Commercial Vehicle Accidents

To most residents in Louisiana, the sight of a tractor-trailer on a local road, highway or freeway is not at all unusual. However, the experience of a big rig pulling up next to a person in a passenger vehicle may well make that occupant feel dwarfed. The massive size...

Underride crashes are not the most common type of trucking accident, but they are among the most deadly. Strong underride guards at the back and along the sides of the trailers may help prevent hundreds of fatalities each year, according to the Insurance Institute for...

As a professional truck driver, you need to make sure you avoid distractions so you do not get into a collision. You may think you are not distracted behind the wheel if you are not using your cellphone. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration,...

Seeing tractor-trailers and other large trucks on the road is likely not an unusual occurrence for most drivers. They may do their best to stay out of truck drivers' blind spots and simply go on their way. Of course, many commercial vehicle accidents do happen,...

Certain issues can cause drivers to need to pull off the roadway. In some cases, the issue may be so significant that they cannot wait until they find a parking lot or reach an interstate exit to pull off the road. Instead, they must simply stop on the shoulder....

Tractor-trailers travel on interstate highways, busy streets in towns and small local roads. As a result, a commercial vehicle accident could happen on any of these roadways. In some cases, the accidents do not involve multiple vehicles but could involve...

When a crash first takes place, it may not be immediately clear what exactly happened. However, after commercial vehicle accidents, it may be immediately apparent that serious injuries have resulted and help is needed right away. Unfortunately, accidents involving...

Many people on Louisiana roadways feel uncomfortable when driving next to tractor-trailers. After all, these large vehicles can make it difficult for drivers to see, and when commercial vehicle accidents occur, the outcomes are often catastrophic. As a result, it is...

Many people in Louisiana and around the country often ride a bus as their means of getting to and from school or work. In some cases, these buses are driven by entities managed by cities or municipal agencies. Other buses are owned and operated by independent...

Even in terms of Louisiana — a state known for its natural beauty and unique culture — the tourism and entertainment amenities in Lake Charles bring many visitors. This leads to a high volume of commercial vehicles on the roadways in town.When you are...