Commercial Truck Accident — $1.6 Million Result

This page offers safety tips for driving near commercial trucks and 18-wheelers, which carry unique risks due to their size and weight. It explains the truck's "no zones" or blind spots, which extend to the front, rear, and both sides and are far larger than a car's, advising drivers to stay where they can see the trucker or the truck's mirrors. It also covers leaving plenty of space around tractor-trailers.

The most common car accident injuries fall into a handful of categories: whiplash and soft tissue damage, head and brain trauma, spinal and disc injuries, broken bones, and internal organ damage. Some announce themselves at the scene. Others stay quiet for hours or days.