If you have ever had to drive for several hours straight, you know how exhausting it can be. Remaining alert for so long is mentally and physically demanding. Commercial drivers spend every workday driving for hours on end. Many will spend ten or more hours at the...
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FMCSA extends trucking waivers yet again
On Behalf of Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Sep 3, 2021 | Truck Accidents
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced another extension to the trucking industry rule relaxations first introduced in March 2020. They will now apply until the end of November 2021. Some in the industry feel this is good news, yet...
4 key steps to take if you’re involved in a truck accident
On Behalf of Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Aug 26, 2021 | Truck Accidents
It can be a scary experience to be on the road with all the commercial vehicles out there these days -- and accidents with semis and delivery trucks don’t always happen on the highway. Whatever the circumstances, if you’re involved in a wreck with a truck of some...
Could poor maintenance have caused a truck crash?
On Behalf of Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Apr 15, 2021 | Truck Accidents
You might assume trucks are the best-maintained vehicles on the road, that their drivers check all is in order before they set out, companies invest in keeping them in top condition and the authorities carry out regular checks to ensure trucks are safe to operate. The...
Jackknifed trucks pose deadly dangers
On Behalf of Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Jan 22, 2021 | Truck Accidents
Cleveland residents know how to prepare their vehicles to deal with driving in the aftermath of lake-effect snowstorms. But no matter how well-prepared and careful you are on the roads, you are still at the mercy of other drivers around you who might be less cautious....
What factors are associated with car-truck accidents?
On Behalf of Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Nov 12, 2020 | Truck Accidents
Commercial truck drivers don’t have it easy. Not only do they have to operate a large vehicle on tight roadways, but they also have deadlines to meet. When you add together all the challenges facing truckers and trucking companies, there’s no wondering why car-truck...
Did an automotive defect contribute to your TBI?
by Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Mar 23, 2018 | Car Accidents, Injuries, Products Liability, Truck Accidents
There could be more than one reason that your vehicle crashed. Many times, a collision is the fault of another driver. Sometimes an accident can be caused by bad weather or poor road conditions.Automotive defects also contribute to car crashes, and serious medical...
Driving far to drive far: Long commutes for truck drivers
by Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Jan 17, 2018 | Truck Accidents
Everyone knows about the dangers of driving while exhausted - how it slows reaction times and judgment, increases the potential for falling asleep behind the wheel and make serious accidents much more likely. The danger is increased when 18-wheelers are involved...
Shutting down drivers after accidents: Is there a better way?
by Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Jan 3, 2017 | Truck Accidents
After a serious truck accident, most people would agree that the driver should be grounded to avoid further accidents. However, it is important to consider whether there is a more effective way to avoid these types of accidents in the first place.There are numerous...
Will autonomous driving technology revolutionize the trucking industry?
by Bashein & Bashein Company, L.P.A. | Dec 1, 2016 | Car Accidents, Truck Accidents
With the influx of autonomous driving technology, it's no surprise the trucking industry is feeling the impact. Questions about autonomously driven trucks bring out related questions of job-security, pay-rate and of course safety.Trucking accidents are always a...
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