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Category Archives: Truck Accident

Were You Injured in a U-Haul Accident?

U-Haul is a popular company which rents large, box-shaped trucks to the public. Often, someone renting an apartment or moving into a home rents a U-Haul to transport their possessions, such as their bed and other furniture. U-Haul has several dozen locations in Vermont. Large trucks are much more dangerous, especially for people accustomed to …

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Worn-Out Brakes Can Lead to Serious Commercial Truck Accidents in Vermont

Commercial trucks, especially tractor trailers (“semis”), create particular hazards on the roads in Vermont. While many trucks and drivers are well-trained and safe, mechanical failures and negligent maintenance are real problems and cause serious injuries on Vermont’s roads. And trucking accidents are not rare! According to data from Safe Streets Vermont, there were nearly 200 …

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Blown Tire Truck Accidents

Tires are critical to motor vehicle safety, and this is true of big rigs, like 18 wheelers. When a tire blows, a large truck might go out of control, leaping into oncoming traffic or slamming into a nearby car on a multi-lane highway. Vermont’s roads see many truck accidents, and a blown tire might be …

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Failure to Perform Pre-Trip Inspections Leads to Truck Accidents

Every trucker should begin a trip by performing a pre-trip inspection. Although a thorough inspection should take less than an hour—and truckers get paid for this work—many skip this critical step. As a result, people end up getting hurt when the truck malfunctions because a part is not working properly. Failure to perform a pre-trip …

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Watch Out for Box Trucks in Glens Falls!

Box trucks are a common sight in Glens Falls. These are medium-sized trucks shaped like a cube or box. Most UPS or FedEx trucks are like this. The U.S. Postal Service also has many box trucks. Unlike tractor-trailers, which consist of a cab and trailer joined at a wheel, the box truck is one piece. …

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Fatal Truck Accidents and Vermont Wrongful Death Lawsuits

Whiletruck accidents are less common in Vermont than crashes involving only passenger vehicles, a truck accident is often more likely to result in the death of innocent persons. Consider that a fully loaded semi-truck can legally weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, and you realize the average car does not stand a chance in the …

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Drug & Alcohol Use Leads to Truck Accidents

Hauling long distances is a lonely profession, so it is not surprising that many truckers turn to drugs or alcohol to help them get through the day. Unfortunately, too many truckers end up impaired as a result, and they cause collisions. Larson & Gallivan Law understands the trucking industry quite well. We know that long …

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How Can ECM Data Help With a Semi-Truck Accident Claim in Glens Falls, NY

The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that large commercial truck accidents contribute to approximately 100,000 injuries and 6,000 fatalities on American roadways each year. The immense size of large trucks makes them inherently dangerous. Following an accident with a semi-truck, it is imperative that victims and their families have access to all of the information …

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Who Is Responsible for Your Jackknife Accident?

Tractor trailers haul goods into Vermont for sale in our stores, and they are hard to miss on our highways. Tractor trailers have two parts—the tractor in front and the trailer in back, coupled at a “fifth wheel” attachment between them. The trailer can swing out at an angle like the blade in a Swiss …

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How to Avoid Tractor-Trailer Blind Spot Accidents

Tractor-trailers are imposing vehicles on the road. Many of them travel incredibly fast, and drivers feel a sense of relief when the rig finally pulls out of sight. But other trucks are going so slowly that you might be tempted to pass them. Be careful. These large commercial trucks have huge blind spots, and unsuspecting …

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