The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported that the number of U.S. fatalities in 2017 involving large trucks, or trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds, rose by 9 percent. Connecticut motorists may be interested to...
Truck Accidents
Preventing distracted driving accidents using technology
On behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | Jul 30, 2018 | Truck Accidents
In the state of Connecticut and elsewhere in the United States, distracted driving is a serious problem that can lead to injuries or fatalities if a crash occurs. This particular problem can be difficult to combat as vehicle technology and smartphones make it very...
A list of injuries that can occur in truck accidents
On behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | Jun 7, 2018 | Truck Accidents
Connecticut residents and others who are involved in truck accidents could sustain a variety of injuries. For instance, broken bones are not uncommon when the body makes impact with a windshield, steering wheel or other object inside of the vehicle. Arm, leg and hip...
CVSA to enforce traffic rules from July 15 to 21
On behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | May 22, 2018 | Truck Accidents
In 2007, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance established the Operation Safe Driver Program in an effort to cut down on highway accidents, injuries and deaths. As part of this program, it hosts a nationwide event called Operation Safe Driver Week once a year....
One startup’s efforts may benefit U.S. trucking industry
On behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | May 7, 2018 | Truck Accidents
Commercial truckers carry roughly 70 percent of the nation's cargo. Considering the prevalence of this mode of freight transportation, it's important to ensure that truckers drive safely. Unfortunately, with the average trucker putting in as much as 70 hours across an...
Safety group hopes to eliminate highway deaths.
On behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | May 2, 2018 | Truck Accidents
A major road safety organization is launching an ambitious plan to make the highways of New London, Connecticut and the rest of the nation safer. The goal is lofty but in the nation's best interest. Simply put, the organization seeks to bring the number of highway...
Trucking organization appeals sleep apnea ruling
On behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | Mar 9, 2018 | Truck Accidents
Connecticut readers may be interested in learning that the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is appealing the Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision to dismiss its sleep apnea lawsuit against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration....
Trucking industry seeks revision of hours of service regulations
On behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | Feb 21, 2018 | Truck Accidents
Sharing a roadway with excessively tired tractor-trailer drivers can be a frightening thought for many Connecticut drivers. Because of the weight and mass of large trucks and buses, accidents involving these vehicles can be deadly or cause serious personal injuries....
Treating trucks with respect can prevent accidents
On behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | Jan 10, 2018 | Truck Accidents
More than 2 million tractor-trailers travel U.S. roadways, and sharing the road with vehicles that can weigh as much as 40 tons can be unnerving for motorists in Connecticut and around the country. Collisions with large and heavy commercial vehicles tend to end badly...
Defective fuel system causes recall
On behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | Aug 11, 2017 | Truck Accidents
More than 1,700 Kenworth and Peterbilt tractor-trailers are subject to a recall due to a fuel pump problem. Some of these trucks may be on the road in Connecticut, and their drivers and owners should be aware of the situation.The recall affects trucks with Cummins...
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