New York State Police confirmed that the devastating crash that occurred on Tuesday, September 9, on State Route 17 in Nichols, New York, resulted in 2 fatalities. The collision involved a tractor-trailer rearending the passenger vehicle shortly after 4:30 a.m. while driving eastbound between mile markers 61 and 62 on…
Crashes between bicycles and commercial vehicles aren’t just dangerous, they’re life changing. Picture this: you’re riding your bike on a clear afternoon, just enjoying the weather, when suddenly, a truck or delivery van makes a wide turn and everything changes. When a cyclist is hit by a truck, the impact…
New Jersey, being one of the most densely populated states, requires an enormous amount of goods and services delivered to warehouses, malls, shopping centers, stores, and homes. For the most part, deliveries are made by sellers, shippers, or truckers in various-sized vehicles. The bad news is that because of the…
As long as their package arrives on time, many Americans might not think twice about the agency or company delivering it. But it’s important to study and analyze the practices of all large organizations, including Amazon and Starbucks, but also the United States Postal Service (USPS). Two weeks ago, the…
New Jersey and other states have laws requiring drivers to keep right unless they are passing. These laws are designed to keep the extreme left lane free from “left lane hogs” because they create dangerous situations for other motorists. Under NJ Rev Stat § 39:4-82, drivers in New Jersey must…
The trucking industry is a valuable resource in this country. It provides us with access to numerous goods we use on a daily basis and contributes to the economy of our nation through the jobs it creates and services it provides. Anyone driving in New Jersey can attest to the…
Commercial truck accidents are different in many ways from collisions between standard-sized passenger vehicles. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a crash that involved a tractor-trailer (or semi-truck), you should work with a law firm that understands these differences and how they can impact your…
A truck accident can lead to catastrophic and fatal injuries for those in passenger vehicles that are involved in the crash. Pedestrians, bicyclists and others face the risk of serious injuries as well when these accidents occur. One reason why these crashes can be severe: Commercial trucks are mammoth vehicles….
You wouldn’t think that paying attention behind the wheel would be difficult. While controlling a vehicle that may weigh several tons, traveling at a high rate of speed, paying attention seems to come naturally for most of us. But still, inattentive drivers are often those blamed for the most serious…
On November 16th, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) declared Gunthers Transport, LLC, a Maryland-based trucking company, an “imminent hazard to public safety” and put the company out of service. Over the last two years, Gunthers Transport has been involved in at least seven serious accidents, one of them…
