On behalf of Theisen & Associates, LLC | Jan 6, 2021 | Truck Accidents
There are many reasons why large trucks produce a high risk of accidents. The size of them leads to many issues, such as requiring more stopping distance and vehicles going under the truck. They are heavier and bigger, which means when they are in an accident, they...
On behalf of Theisen & Associates, LLC | Nov 30, 2020 | Truck Accidents
Sharing the road with large trucks can be intimidating. However, there are a number of precautions you can take as a driver of a normal passenger vehicle to stay safe around larger vehicles. These tips are also useful for driving around buses. Understanding how to...
On behalf of Theisen & Associates, LLC | Oct 20, 2020 | Truck Accidents
Like self-driving cars, self-driving trucks are fast moving towards the mainstream. The idea of having large trucks operating under self-driving software may seem scary, but it is going to happen. It may happen sooner if the government steps in to help put an...
On behalf of Theisen & Associates, LLC | Sep 16, 2020 | Truck Accidents
There is no denying that America depends on its truckers to move goods from one end of the country to another. Our economy would crumble without our robust trucking industry. But it is also true that these large, commercial trucks can wreak much havoc on the highways...
On behalf of Theisen & Associates, LLC | Jul 23, 2020 | Truck Accidents
Most truck crashes occur because of either something faulty within the truck itself or because the person driving the truck makes an error or poor judgment call. Brake failure issues, which contribute to a large percentage of today’s commercial truck crashes, also...
On behalf of Theisen & Associates, LLC | Jun 11, 2020 | Truck Accidents
Speed limiters or speed governors help regulate the speed of a large truck by preventing it from going above a set speed limit. According to the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, government officials want speed limiters on all large trucks. They cite...
On behalf of Theisen & Associates, LLC | May 12, 2020 | Truck Accidents
It is easy to fall into the motion of driving and sort of “forget” what you are actually doing. Because distractions are so prevalent, you may find your focus wandering only to snap back into awareness when you recognize a road hazard. Staying vigilant,...
On behalf of Theisen & Associates, LLC | Mar 23, 2020 | Truck Accidents
Every driver shares Indiana roads. This means pedestrian vehicles and large cargo delivery trucks often drive together. Under normal circumstances, this is not a problem. Unfortunately, dangerous driving habits make it risky for vehicles to share road space. Today we...
On behalf of Theisen & Associates, LLC | Mar 9, 2020 | Truck Accidents
When it comes to highway collisions, a standard car is no match for a tractor-trailer weighing in at 40 tons. This is why Indiana drivers rely on commercial truck drivers to be responsible, stay vigilant of their surroundings and comply with laws designed to keep...
On behalf of Theisen & Associates, LLC | Feb 21, 2020 | Truck Accidents
Depending on where you drive, the chances are pretty good that at some point you share the road with large trucks. Trucks are very important to the economy as they haul goods and products across the country to retail locations and businesses. Because of demand, there...