Category: Truck Accidents

 

2023 Big Rig and Semi-Trailer Truck Accident Statistics

Nov 11, 2023

Large trucks, which are commonly referred to as big rigs, 18-wheelers, or semi-trailers, are essential to the U.S. economy. These large trucks are used to transport goods and materials over long distances as part of the overall supply chain network....

 

Semi-Truck Wreck on Highway 138 Leaves 1 Dead, 5 Injured

Apr 12, 2023

A fatal big rig crash near Los Angeles left one dead and another five injured Monday. The deadly crash involving a semi-truck and vehicle occurred in Antelope Acres, an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County, according to a report from...

 

Tragic Big Rig Crash on 101 Freeway Gore Point Near Woodland Hills Kills Driver

Oct 19, 2022

A fatal car accident involving a big rig semi-trailer occurred on the 101 Freeway near Woodland Hills, California, Wednesday morning. The deadly big rig crash temporarily forced closure of the northbound lanes through Woodland Hills, according to a KTLA report....

 

Nationwide Insurance/NoCell Partner to Reduce Distracted Driving in Commercial Trucking

Mar 21, 2022

Distracted driving is a major issue we’ve covered frequently on the DLG Blog. In 2019, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed that 3,142 deaths occurred as a result of distracted driving. Given the prevalence of distracted driving leading...

 

Do I Need to Hire a California Truck Accident Injury Lawyer?

Feb 21, 2022

When traveling through California or across the United States, motor vehicle drivers commonly share the roads and highways with 18-wheeler or tractor-trailer commercial trucks (also known as big rigs). According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), nearly 12.5...


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