Truck Accidents
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Preventing Kansas Crashes with Truck Safety TechnologyView Article
The damage caused by Truck accidents can be severe. In order ensure road safety, the Kansas Corporation Commission have put strict regulations in place to for commercial vehicles weighing more than 10,000 pounds. Mechanical regulations include, but are not limited to, safety hitches, trailer braking systems, tire conditions, and periodic inspections. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, […]
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Rear-End and Tractor-Trailer Accidents in WichitaView Article
Semi-trucks, eighteen-wheelers, tractor-trailers and other heavy vehicles are known to cause severe injuries to car accident victims. Smaller, lighter vehicles have less momentum, and are therefore a less powerful mechanism of injury. Regardless of the severity of injuries sustained, car accident victims have the legal right to be compensated for their injuries and losses. An […]
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Wichita, Kansas Truck Accidents Caused by Cargo IssuesView Article
The main job of trucks on Kansas roads is to transport cargo. Unfortunately, sometimes that cargo is not properly loaded and problems can arise as a result. Cargo can fly out of trucks and injure other motorists on the road. It could also cause a truck collision if it is unbalanced. Furthermore, load problems are […]
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Tips to Avoid Accidents at Snowy Intersections in KansasView Article
In early January, Kansas residents were warned about an impending storm. The storm came on the heels of an ice storm in mid-December, and authorities were worried that the upcoming blizzard would lead to many auto accidents. Fortunately, News Press Now reports the impact of the storm was not as bad as feared and fewer accidents occurred […]
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Kansas Truck Accidents and Snow & Ice Removal IssuesView Article
Snow and ice on trucks is a big problem. It can especially be an issue for long-haul truckers who come from warm locations and who drive across the country. Truckers who are used to dealing with snow know what is expected of them, while truckers who are from warm weather locations may not be as […]
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Bigger Fines Could Reduce Kansas Trucking CollisionsView Article
The price tag for trucking companies and truck drivers who violate Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) has gone up. Trucking Info reports fines were raised for many different violations – not just for FMCSR infractions but also for violations of commercial driver’s license requirements and rules for commercial driver’s licenses. An experienced personal injury lawyer knows […]