Heavy trucks move goods across Maryland every day, but when truck drivers make careless decisions, the results can be catastrophic. If you lose a loved one in a collision with a commercial vehicle, Maryland law gives you the right to seek accountability through a wrongful death claim. Acting quickly after…
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Fatal Truck Accidents Are Increasing on Maryland Roads
Fatal truck accidents have surged nearly 50% over the past decade, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most recent statistics reveal an alarming increase in deadly collisions involving large trucks, with 5,837 such crashes recorded in 2022 alone. This trend highlights the growing risks…
Who Is Responsible After a Maryland Truck Accident?
Accidents involving large commercial vehicles often result in devastating injuries or fatalities. In Maryland, trucking laws impose strict responsibilities on drivers and companies to minimize risks to others on the road. A recent fatal collision in Florida between an International truck and a Mack semi-truck illustrates the significant dangers posed…
Who Is Liable in Fatal Maryland Truck Accidents Like the Recent I-95 Crash?
Earlier this month, a devastating crash on Interstate 95 in Belcamp claimed the life of a pickup truck driver after rear-ending a parked tractor-trailer on the shoulder. The collision, which led to a fire requiring hours of cleanup and traffic rerouting, has raised important questions about liability in truck accidents…
Maryland State Police Investigate Fatal Truck Crash in Frederick County
Tractor-trailer accidents are among the most serious on the road, often resulting in severe injuries or fatalities. Various factors, including driver error, mechanical failures, or hazardous road conditions, can cause these accidents. Under Maryland law, determining who is responsible for a tractor-trailer accident is crucial for ensuring that the victims…
Fatal Tow Truck Crash Kills One and Injures Two
Heavy vehicles on the road can do a lot of damage in a crash. The danger of not wearing your seatbelt is compounded when a truck or other large vehicle is involved. That goes for people in the large vehicle as well as others on the road. Bigger road vehicles…
Fatal Truck Crash Leaves Multiple People Dead, Including Two Young Children
Automobile accidents involving larger vehicles such as trucks and pickups can be devastating. The mass, speed, and size of larger vehicles increase the severity of collisions, often turning accidents into fatal incidents. Many people have a basic understanding of the risks associated with driving near larger vehicles, such as pickup…
Fatal Three Dump-Truck Highway Crash Leads to Injuries and One Dead
The danger of any vehicle accident is likely to be more severe when a truck or other large vehicle is involved in the crash. Large-sized commercial vehicles like trucks are on the road to transport heavy items and cargo over long distances. That means that trucks can become difficult to…
Aggressive Logging Truck Driving Results in Fatal Automobile Crash
Crashes involving commercial vehicles and large automobiles such as trucks or campers are inherently more dangerous than other types of collisions for a number of reasons. Trucks, especially very heavy ones such as logging trucks or fire trucks result in more serious accidents when they are involved in crashes. Additionally,…
Proving Negligence in Fatal Maryland Truck Accidents
According to the National Safety Council, at least 42 people lost their lives in Maryland truck accidents in 2021. Given their typical size compared to a standard car, large tractor-trailers and other trucks can cause serious accidents. Fatal truck accidents often take a severe emotional and financial toll on the…