Kentucky truck drivers are notorious for working long hours, with no time for exercise or suitable rest periods. As a result, vehicle operators find themselves in a steady battle with symptoms of fatigue. Combating fatigue can lead to improved safety as well as a...
Truck Accidents
FMCSA analyzes truck accidents and why they happen
Truck accidents are a common cause of injuries and fatalities in Kentucky. Since trucks are integral to delivering goods and provide many jobs and benefits across the nation, they are a necessity. While most drivers adhere to the law and focus on safety, there are...
Violations of these trucking regulations might support your claim
There’s no doubt that a truck accident can derail your life as you know it. You can suddenly be hit with extreme physical pain and suffering, be dealt a permanent disability that affects your ability to complete daily tasks, suffer enormous financial damages in the...
Disabled in a truck accident? Here are some ways to cope
Truck accidents happen all the time. Even though truckers are trained on how to properly maintain and safely operate their rigs, far too often they fail to adhere to regulatory standards and the law. This can result in a tragic accident with devastating consequences....
Truck drivers, sleep deprivation and crash prevention
Kentucky roads have long been familiar with the giants on wheels that travel alongside other vehicles. Semi-trailer truck driving plays a major role in today's economy; without truck drivers, the country would be drastically different. As vital as this...
Reviewing truck brake system requirements
Imagine a large semi-truck trying to make a sudden stop on the streets on Richmond. Sadly, many of the clients that our team here at Shumate, Flaherty, Eubanks & Beachtold has worked with have had to witness firsthand just how great a challenge this is. Given the...
Assigning liability for truck load failures
The massive size of the semi-trucks you see on Richmond's roads is already intimidating; imagine how much more so they can be when those vehicles are packed to the brim with freight. Truckers need to be mindful of their cargo and the obligation that they have to their...
Challenges that truck drivers face
The trucking industry has long been known for its vital role in the American economy. It has also been known to involve long and grueling hours. With Kentucky's truck drivers putting in impressive work hours each week, many may wonder when, exactly, employees get to...
Drug and alcohol testing for truckers
The risks posed to innocent people in Kentucky by drunk drivers is nothing new. Given that the holidays have just recently passed, you have likely and unfortunately heard at least one report about an accident caused by a drunk or even a drugged driver. It is sadly not...
An unusual type of wreck, but a common concern
Mail trucks are such a normal part of most Kentucky residents' routines that they hardly go noticed when on their everyday routes. This is usually the case, except when one of those trucks becomes involved in an accident with another vehicle. Most are...