Category: After the Crash

Construction zones are a fact of daily life. Regardless of the season, there will always be construction somewhere on the roads. But driving through work zones comes with increased risks for collisions, especially with semi tractor-trailers and other commercial motor vehicles like flatbed trucks and dump trucks. Most collisions in…

A bill was introduced to the United State Senate and House of Representatives in May that would prevent the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) from mandating speed limiters on commercial motor vehicles and trucks weighing over 26,000 pounds. Titled the Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and Eighteen-Wheelers (DRIVE) Act,…

As medicinal and recreational marijuana become legalized in more states, concerns about driving while impaired by the drug have grown. In truck drivers specifically, it often leads to crashes when used in tandem with other drugs or other poor driving conditions, ultimately resulting in deadly outcomes. In April of 2025,…

Rear-end collisions where passenger vehicles crash into the back of semi tractor-trailers have the potential to be some of the most harmful form of semi-truck accidents. Underride crashes can lead to passenger vehicles moving underneath a semi’s trailer in a rear collision, typically causing severe damage to the occupant compartment…

There are plenty of quality truck companies out there—companies that prioritize safety and take care of their drivers. But there is a small percentage of companies that are willing to exploit drivers and risk harming civilians to cut corners and make a higher profit. In the latest episode of attorney…

Any time a vehicle collision occurs, the top priority is to gather evidence. Every piece of evidence helps tell a story of how and why the accident happened, who was at fault, what injuries were sustained, and how badly damaged the vehicles are. Lost evidence can create holes in the…

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) resulting from a semi-truck, commercial motor vehicle, or passenger vehicle accident can be life-altering. Any hard blow to the head during a vehicle collision can cause a TBI. In fact, 61,000 people died from a TBI in 2019. Additionally, around 2.8 million Americans sustain a TBI,…

Harry Adler is a principal and co-founder of the Institute for Safer Trucking (IST), a non-profit organization that implements data-drive solutions to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities that involve trucks. He previously worked for the Truck Safety Coalition in various roles, including Executive Director. Over the course of his time…

Veterans often sustain injuries and other disabilities during or after their military service. And when a veteran is injured in a passenger or commercial motor vehicle accident, previous injuries and pre-existing conditions can be exacerbated following the crash. However, as veterans go through the process of filing a personal injury…

Summer is the season of road construction projects. It often feels like you run into a work zone regardless of what route you choose to take. Construction is more common during the summer months because of favorable weather conditions, school breaks and vacations leading to reduced traffic, and high temperatures…