Commercial Vehicle Accidents

Massachusetts residents who are planning a motorcoach trip for a large group of people may be interested in a report by the Bus Industry Safety Council. The report provides tips on how to choose a good motorcoach company and includes a safety checklist as a handy reference guide. A trip planner who takes the time to review the qualifications and safety aspects of a motorcoach company prior to the hiring process is also taking important steps to assure the safety of those who will be riding the bus. Moreover, a trip planner who hires a motorcoach solely based on the…

Massachusetts residents who frequently travel by bus or coach may be concerned about the level of protection that these vehicles offer in the event of an accident. These shortcomings were demonstrated on Sept. 21 when a bus packed with tourists overturned in Delaware. Two women lost their lives in the bus accident, and 47 others suffered injuries requiring hospital treatment. The driver of the bus lost control of the vehicle as it rounded a curve on State Route 1 south of Wilmington around 4:20 p.m. The bus had been transporting a group of sightseers back to New York City after a…

Two Massachusetts men were injured in an apparent commercial vehicle accident on Route 24 on Sep. 3. A dump truck transporting engines and other automotive parts lost its rear wheels and axle, according to a state police trooper. The truck rolled and landed on top of a silver Hyundai sedan. According to the state police, the crash occurred near the ramp for Airport Road, south of Exit 8A at approximately 11:40 a.m. The dump truck, a 1986 International, had lettering on the door representing a Newton business, but police could not confirm who owned the vehicle. The driver of the…

Massachusetts residents may be interested to learn about a fatal accident that happened in upstate New York on July 25. One teenager was killed and over 50 people were seriously injured by a motor vehicle accident that occurred in North Hudson. The crash happened around 8:15 a.m., but the cause of the accident was still unknown at the time of the report. A Canadian tour bus headed for New York City destroyed 50 yards of metal posts and a guardrail as it careened over onto the driver's side and fell down a 10-foot embankment into sandy soil. A teenage girl…

Buses are often a popular way for many individuals throughout the United States. This means that bus drivers are often held to a higher standard of safety then normal drivers. When this standard is not met and the operator drives in a negligent manner, it can result in dangerous situation that quickly turns into an accident. These accidents can seriously injure those involved and alter their lives for an extended period of time. Unfortunately one bus crash in Massachusetts resulted in the injury of numerous people recently. The accident took place on May 18 and involved one commercial bus. The events leading…

Commercial vehicles are used all over the United States for various jobs such as transporting goods to picking up garbage. These types of vehicles can be very useful for their respective jobs, but when these vehicles malfunction, dangerous situations can ensue. These situations can leave those involved seriously injured or even dead if the accident is severe enough. Unfortunately, one commercial vehicle accident in Massachusetts recently killed two people. The accident took place on April 12 after a bucket truck tipped over and caused two workers to fall out. The victims were working on high-tension power lines when the bucket they were…

Commercial transportation is a great way for many people to travel from one place to another, but when the driver of the vehicle makes a mistake, it can have devastating consequences. One wrong decision by the driver can create very dangerous situations that can lead to multiple injuries. Unfortunately, one accident in Massachusetts that was caused by the error of the driver resulted in multiple injuries. The accident took place on March 10 when a trolley derailed and struck a wall. The accident injured at least 10 of the passengers, but the extent of their injuries is still unknown. Soon after the…

The investigation of an accident can sometimes take an extended period of time, which can indirectly hurt the family of the victim as they wait to find the cause of their loved one's death. Even after investigations are completed and the person who is supposedly responsible is arrested, the legal system can be a long and confusing road. In Massachusetts, a man was recently arrested for his involvement in a bus accident that killed one woman. The original accident occurred on Dec. 5, 2012, when the defendant was driving a bus and struck a 62-year-old woman as she attempted to cross the…

A crash involving multiple vehicles can be catastrophic and often results in several injuries. This was the case recently in Massachusetts when a box truck was involved in a collision with three other cars. Nine people sustained injuries and were taken to a hospital in Hyannis. Police in Eastham recently released the details of the crash. The wreck took place at around 6:40 p.m. on a recent Tuesday evening. According to reports, a woman in a sedan was attempting to make a left hand turn onto Route 6 when she collided with a box truck heading southbound. The impact forced both vehicles…

Semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, commercial vehicles; they have several names, but no matter what you call them they still are very powerful vehicles. A large truck requires a heightened amount of attention to drive. They are powerful and yet surprisingly unstable vehicles. Even a slight movement can cause big problems. Take for example jack-knifing. Slamming on the breaks too quickly can cause the trailer on a truck to skid to the side of the vehicle uncontrollably. This occurred earlier this month on the Massachusetts Turnpike. The accident occurred on June 5 at approximately 9 in the morning. The report was unclear…