Truck Accidents

Sacramento’s Truck Accident Hotspots

Truck accidents are particularly catastrophic for people outside of the truck, including drivers and occupants of passenger vehicles, as well as for motorcyclists, pedestrians, and cyclists. Other road users have little protection in a collision with a large truck. As a result, 17 people were killed, and another 358 were injured by large truck accidents […]

What are Logbook Violations?

By law, truck drivers must log the number of hours they spend behind the wheel. They must adhere to federal Hours of Service (HOS) regulations, which dictate when and how long they can drive before taking a mandatory rest break. These rules are in place to prevent fatigue-related accidents. For decades, truck drivers used written […]

What to Do After a Truck Accident

If you’re stressed out and wondering what to do after a truck accident, you’re not alone. Dealing with injuries and insurance companies is nothing short of overwhelming after a crash. A truck accident attorney from Demas Law Group can take the pressure off by preparing your claim and representing you throughout the claims process. Truck […]

Truck Safety Rules During COVID-19

The spring of 2020 brought changes to every type of job in the United States. In the new world we all face, truck drivers have to adapt to new road safety rules. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a widespread impact on the supply chain due to increased demand for certain goods. It made medical supplies […]

Amazon Truck Delivery Accidents

With its reasonable prices, wide variety of products, speedy shipping, and convenient delivery, millions of Americans shop on Amazon every day. That’s especially true during the coronavirus crisis. An increase in customer demand has put thousands of Amazon delivery vehicles on the road, and these vehicles are wreaking havoc on the public at large. Drivers […]

Amazon Delivery is Fast, Reliable, and Sometimes Deadly

We live in a fast-paced society where instant gratification has become possible thanks to numerous advances in technology. Now, no matter where you live, you can have almost anything you want delivered to your front door in two days or less. No more getting in the car, browsing multiple stores, and fighting with other shoppers […]

Update on Sacramento I-5 Construction

If you frequently drive on Interstate 5 in Sacramento, you probably already know that massive changes to your commute are on the way. It is being billed as one of the largest construction projects in Sacramento. Over the course of the next three years, I-5 will receive a makeover as improvements are made between the […]

When Bicycles and Motor Vehicles Collide

One of the most dangerous types of accidents happens when a motor vehicle collides with a bicycle. Bicyclists are completely defenseless against a 3,000-plus pound car or truck, even when wearing the proper safety gear. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that 818 cyclists were killed in motor vehicle crashes in a single […]

The Role of Driver Fatigue in Truck Accidents

According to the Department of Transportation, nearly 4,000 people die in large truck accidents each year with lack of sleep and/or fatigue among truckers being the leading factors. In December 2011, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) first published the Hours of Service of Drivers Final Rule to combat and reduce the number of […]

Steps to Take After an Accident with a Sacramento FedEx Truck

Given the amount of money and time that goes into putting a Federal Express truck on the road, you would think there would be fewer accidents. Unfortunately, at least in California, that is not case – and the examples are numerous. This past December a FedEx truck crossed the median on Interstate 5 in South […]

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