As many Massachusetts residents know, there are strict rules in place to prevent drunk driving and the dangers associated with it. What some may not know, though, is that truckers are held to a higher standard. Rules and regulations issued by the Federal Motor Carrier...
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The regulations regarding drunk driving and commercial vehicles
Drunk driving is a very real problem across Massachusetts. Individuals who choose to drink and drive, which is far more than we care to think, put others in harm's way. Their intoxication can render them unable to maintain their lanes, their speed and properly...
Truckers in Massachusetts should be able to prevent rollovers
The roadways in Massachusetts can be dangerous. For the most part, the threat is not posed by the roads themselves, but rather by those who are driving on them. Although many of us have been involved in minor accidents that only resulted in damage to our vehicles,...
Advantages of settling truck accident lawsuit
All kinds of motor vehicle accidents can lead to serious injury, but truck accidents are especially dangerous. Simply because of their size and weight, large trucks are much more likely to cause serious injury or death when they collide with smaller vehicles. Those...
Do semi-trucks have to tie down cargo in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts residents have all seen flatbed semi-truck hauling massive loads across our state, and many of us have wondered what would happen if that load was improperly or inadequately secured. No one knows for certain what would happen in any particular...
Truck accident victims need experienced legal help
Commercial vehicles, especially semitrailers, can cause significant damage when not driven or maintained properly. As we discussed last week on the blog, this means many truckers must stick to hours of service regulations, which are meant to keep motorists safe....
What trucks are subject to hours of service regulations?
Of all the accidents that occur on Massachusetts roads, those involving commercial trucks have the most potential to lead to death or catastrophic injury. They are also among the accidents most likely to lead to complex litigation. Realizing that semi-trucks are large...
Competent lawyers are ready to help with truck accident claims
Two weeks ago on the blog we discussed semi-truck maintenance and how important it is to ensure the safety of other motorists on the road. The responsibility for properly caring for a truck falls on the shoulders of the trucker and the company he or she works for. A...
Semitrailer maintenance critical to safety
Readers of this blog are very familiar with the dangers posed by semitrailers. A fatigued or distracted trucker can swerve his or her massive vehicle into other lanes of traffic, causing a devastating wreck with tragic consequences. Though there are many things...
Semi-truck stopping distances much longer than that of cars
Most, if not all, Massachusetts motorists know that they should not follow the vehicle in front of them too closely. The reason is so that the motorist following the vehicle can safely slow down and stop, if needed, without slamming into the vehicle in front. However,...