Sometimes, multiple people need transportation, but the only vehicle available is a pickup truck. Some pickup trucks have extended cabs that may include five or possibly six seats. However, most pickup trucks have only two or three seats in the cab. Sometimes, people...
Sharing the highways of Arizona with other drivers often means contending with massive trucks that can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. As a motorist, what you do not see can be just as deadly as what you do see. When accidents occur, they can result in life-altering...
The average collision is the result of something that drivers do or fail to do in traffic. Choosing not to stop at an intersection or failing to use a turn signal can directly lead to a preventable collision. However, sometimes the underlying cause of the crash...
Truck accidents can cause emotional trauma injuries like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD usually happens following a frightening or life-threatening crash. It can be debilitating and have severe effects on various aspects of your life. Various things can...
A truck accident could leave you with severe injuries, emotional trauma and financial burdens. Mounting medical bills, lost wages and vehicle repair costs can easily overwhelm you and your family. Financial compensation becomes crucial to cover these expenses and...
The size and weight of semitrucks make accidents involving them particularly dangerous, especially when a smaller vehicle is involved. Rollovers, jackknifing and collisions with smaller vehicles are common scenarios that can lead to direct trauma to the spinal cord....
The trucking industry is integral in driving the economy and delivering goods for people’s daily needs. However, safe operations are dependent, to a large extent, on the vehicle’s condition. Thus, regular maintenance is essential. Truck owners or companies must...
When you're strolling or pedaling along Arizona's roads, it's good practice to maintain a safe distance from trucks and traffic. Unfortunately, huge trucks have blind spots that make pedestrians or smaller vehicles hard to see. While drivers should always be careful,...
Any time that you drive, it is important to understand the stopping distance required by your own vehicle. But it is also important to have some idea of what the stopping distances look like for the vehicles around you. After all, you’re only as safe as the drivers...
If you are like most adults who regularly drive, you tend to ignore the risk of being the road. Despite the possibility of a crash hanging over your head, you may feel quite comfortable at the wheel because you know you have made safety your top priority. In fact, you...
