On behalf of Stapp Law, LLC | Feb 5, 2020 | truck accidents
Authorities continue to investigate a two-vehicle accident involving a tractor-trailer and another vehicle that occurred early Saturday morning on Interstate 83 in Pennsylvania. Both vehicles became engulfed in flames after fuel from the tractor-trailer leaked onto...
On behalf of Stapp Law, LLC | Dec 6, 2019 | truck accidents
Tanker trucks have a high center of gravity, making them difficult to drive. Because the liquefied loads that they carry are often flammable, an accident involving a tanker truck can be catastrophic. Law enforcement and firefighters shut down Interstate 95 in both...
On behalf of Stapp Law, LLC | Sep 5, 2019 | truck accidents
Autonomous vehicles are set to make an impact on the way that Americans handle the roadways. How long before New Jersey sees self-driving trucks in addition to the autonomous vehicle technology? Self-driving trucks are already on the way. While there is a long way to...
On behalf of Stapp Law, LLC | Apr 1, 2019 | Firm News, truck accidents
Drivers in Pennsylvania and around the country can expect to see tractor-trailers undergoing rigorous roadside inspections between June 4 and June 6 as the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance conducts its annual International Roadcheck safety blitz. During the 72-hour...
On behalf of Stapp Law, LLC | Mar 6, 2019 | Firm News, truck accidents
A roadway safety coalition is concerned about the dangers of trucking accidents in Pennsylvania and across the country, urging changes in legislation that could impose greater regulations on large semi-trucks. Road Safe America, the Truck Safety Coalition and others...
On behalf of Stapp Law, LLC | Dec 28, 2018 | Firm News, truck accidents
Jackknifing refers to the process during which and its trailer form an L or V shape as they veer off of the highway. Although such an accident can be fatal, there are steps that can be taken to prevent one from happening. For instance, truckers should check their...
On behalf of Stapp Law, LLC | Nov 16, 2018 | Firm News, truck accidents
From September 16 to 22, 2018, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance hosted its annual Brake Safety Week. The results of that inspection spree are now out and should be of interest to truckers and truck fleet owners in Pennsylvania. In all, the CVSA stopped 35,080...
On behalf of Stapp Law, LLC | Oct 17, 2018 | Firm News, truck accidents
Statistics for 2016 show that over 4,300 people died because of trucking accidents on the country’s highways. Over the past 20 years, the National Transportation Safety Board has recommended on 10 separate instances that the National Highway Traffic Safety...
On behalf of Stapp Law, LLC | Sep 17, 2018 | Firm News, truck accidents
Some Pennsylvania truck drivers may have had their vehicles inspected as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s International Roadcheck event. The inspection was conducted in early June throughout North America. Not as many drivers and vehicles were...
On behalf of Stapp Law, LLC | Jun 25, 2018 | Firm News, truck accidents
Drivers in Pennsylvania have plenty to be concerned about when it comes to the dangers posed by poorly maintained truck brakes and equipment. When a large commercial truck drives with dangerously bad brakes, other drivers, cyclists and pedestrians on the road can pay...
