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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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
You see large semi-trucks and tractor-trailers driving in and around Richmond almost every day. While you appreciate the work that truckers do, you likely shudder to think how dangerous one might become if he or she becomes fatigued while behind the wheel. The risks...
It is a well-known fact that truckers in America often suffer from exhaustion due to long driving hours. Similar to the shifts of health workers, trucking assignments can take upwards of 12 hours to complete, creating a physically and mentally draining...
Think, for a moment, of the feelings you experience when you pull alongside a large semi-truck traveling along Richmond’s roadways. You almost cannot help but feel a small sense of trepidation being so close to such a massive vehicle, given the potential for...
