Archive for May 23rd, 2016
New York City Crane Collapse Underscores Importance of Crane Safety
Monday, May 23rd, 2016On a historic Manhattan street located approximately 10 blocks to the north of the World Trade Center, a 565-foot long crane came tumbling down during Friday morning commute hours recently. One pedestrian was killed by the crane, which had collapsed. A row of parked vehicles was also crushed when the crane collapsed. In this particular […]
Beaufort Truck Accidents Often Involve Underride- But New Rules Could Change That
Monday, May 23rd, 2016Underride accidents are among the most deadly of all truck accidents which occur in the United States. There are regulations requiring the use of underride guards to try to prevent these serious and often fatal truck crashes. The regulations, unfortunately, are inadequate and are not making a substantial difference in preventing tragedy. There could, however, be […]
Federal Agencies Need to Do More to Prevent Fort Worth Truck Accidents
Monday, May 23rd, 2016Every truck driver and trucking company has a responsibility to prevent truck accidents in Fort Worth. Truckers should exercise reasonable precautions and drive safely, while trucking companies should be careful in their hiring practices. Although individual drivers and trucking companies have a big role to play in preventing truck accidents, there are others who need […]