Semi-trucks, eighteen wheelers and other commercial vehicles are now part of everyday life on our roads and highways. We rely on them to get our products and materials. However, the emergence of the trucking industry has created a new problem­ that claims the lives of thousands of Kentuckians each year: semi-truck accidents. There are close […]

Being involved in a truck accident in Kentucky can be a life changing experience. Due to their size and weight, collisions with commercial trucks can often lead to serious injuries and extensive damage to your vehicle. If you have been involved in a Kentucky truck accident, contact the team at Flora Templeton Stuart Accident Injury […]

There were nearly half a million large truck (semi-truck) and bus crashes in 2018 alone, as reported by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. According to their statistics, from 2017 to 2018 the number of large trucks involved in injury crashes increased by 5 percent, from 107,000 to 112,000. Additionally, the number of large trucks […]

Being involved in a motor vehicle accident of any kind can be a traumatizing experience. But when a semi-truck is involved in the crash, the consequences can be even more devastating. The sheer size of a semi-truck often leads to extensive damage and injuries. Thus, it is crucial to hire an experienced Kentucky semi-truck accident […]

Tractor-trailers are used everywhere in the USA. They connect factories to cities and towns, they bring us our food and groceries and even deliver fuel to our communities. Trucks are an important part of our economic infrastructure and our lives would differ vastly without them. But a frightening aspect of trucking becomes apparent if you […]

Today, the majority of goods are shipped across the country by semi-trucks. From docks to distribution sites to your local stores and businesses, trucks stitch the American economy together. Trucking equipment largely serves a singular purpose: moving freight. High-powered diesel motors with immense amounts of torque pull one or more trailers behind them, loaded with […]

When cruising down a highway, there is often nothing more intimidating than driving side-by-side with a semi-truck. Semi-trucks are large and unwieldy, and any passenger vehicle will feel small in comparison. As it turns out, a healthy fear of semi-trucks is warranted: In 2017, there were 148,000 people injured in crashes involving large trucks, including […]

10 Types of Truck Accidents and How They Change Your Life Sharing the road with large semi-trucks requires trusting that the truck is mechanically safe and the driver is properly trained. No matter how defensively you drive, it only takes a second for a truck driver to lose control, placing you and your passengers at […]

Due to their large size, semi-trucks can potentially wreak havoc on the road if an accident occurs. As the size of other automobiles is comparatively small, the consequences of a semi-truck accident may be deadly for those involved. Special care should be practiced, whether you’re the truck driver or a fellow motorist driving near the […]