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Yes No“Q: Are trucking companies regulated by the Federal Government? A: Yes, the Federal Government had created a special set of rules and regulations for commercial motor vehicles. These rules were set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safe...”
“Q: How do I handle trucking companies after an accident? A: Most trucking companies have a skilled team of investigators, lawyers and claim negotiators on their side. These people will be there to help and protect the trucking com...”
“Q: What are the common causes of truck accidents? A: There are many reasons of why a trucking accident may occur and the list could go on and on. The most common causes of trucking accidents are: Lack of training for the truck dr...”
“Q: Are there any Federal laws that limit how many hours that a truck driver can operate their truck? A: Yes. In 1929 there was a restriction placed on the hours of service a truck driver can operate their vehicle by Federal law. R...”
“Q: Is there a law in which a truck driver must carry insurance? A: Yes, Federal laws require commercial vehicles to carry $750,000 of insurance to cover bodily injury and property damage. Most states also require insurance on vehi...”
“Q: Who can sue in a trucking accident? A: Any one is entitled to sue, with or without a fatality if someone else is at fault for the accident. Q: Who can be sued in an accident? A: Any person can be sued if they were found at faul...”
Head-on Collisions
Head-on collisions are often fatal. A head on collision is caused by a truck driver veering in to oncoming traffic causing it to collide head on with another vehicle.
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 44 percent of collisions between a vehicle and a tractor-trailer are head-on collisions.
Common causes of head-on collisions are:
- Negligent Driving
- Driving under the influence
- Driving while drowsy
- Visually impaired because of weather conditions
The common types of injuries resulting from a head-on collision are:
- Brain injuries
- Back injuries
- Blunt trauma injuries
- Neck injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Broken arms or legs or rib cages
- Other bone Fractures
