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Did You Know?    
 
 
Raising The Number Of Driving Hours Save Lives.
The longer off-duty time allows drivers to have more regular schedules and increases the potential for quality sleep. This is consistent with fatigue- and sleep-related studies considered in development of the rule that indicate the amount and quality of sleep a person receives has a strong influence on alertness.

 


Truck accidents are common on Rhode Island's hectic streets, avenues, and highways. An estimated 5,000 people die as a result of truck accidents and collisions in the United States.

 
Large Truck Involvement in Fatal Crashes    
 
 
Information on large truck traffic fatalities in Rhode Island
Total Vehicles Involved in Fatal Crashes 143
Large Trucks Involved in Fatal Crashes 6
Percentage of Total Vehicles 4.2
Percentage of U.S.Total for Large Truck 0.1

Source: National Center for Statistics and Analysis
 

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 6.3 million traffic accidents were reported by the police in 2003, in which more than 41,000 individuals were killed and approximately 3.2 million people were injured.

 
Rhode Island Verdicts and Settlements    
 
 
Rhode Island man awarded $3,170,000 in U-Haul truck accident (6/23/1998)
Truck accident - Joseph J. Fratus was hit by a U-Haul truck while directing traffic on June 5, 1885 rending him a paraplegic. Jury verdict for plaintiff for $3,170,000.00.
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Rhode Island Truck Accident Lawyers can help you with all legal matters concerning truck accidents and automobile accidents. Whether you have been charged with vehicular manslaughter or have been the victim of an auto-insurance scam, you can find help. To locate Truck Accident Lawyers nationwide click here. Our lawyers are willing and able to assist you with any and all litigation you wish to pursue if you or anyone you know has been the victim of a truck accident.

When truck drivers fail to take the necessary precautions to avoid trucking accidents, they needlessly endanger the lives of people who ride in smaller vehicles.

If you have been a victim of a truck accident, you do not need to suffer. Our attorneys can help you with filing a lawsuit so that you can receive compensation for your injuries and help pay for your medical bills.

Common causes of Truck Accidents:

  • DUI / DWI
  • Driver Fatigue
  • Truck Overturns
  • Backing
  • Vehicle Collisions
  • Transporting Equipment with Trailers
  • Overloaded Trucks or Trailers
  • Loads That Shift Weight

Contact our lawyer now If you have experienced personal injuries or substantial income loss as a result of a truck accident in Rhode Island. Our lawyers are here to give you a free case review and to fight for you in court.

 


 
Rhode Island Audio & Video    
 
  Morning Edition Returns: Accident Prone
Audio, RM, 44 Kbps, , 10/30/2003

In a just a few months on the job, an Arkansas truck driver ran into a dumpster, some concrete poles, and another truck.
Source: National Public Radio
 
 
Rhode Island External Sites    
 
 

1999 - 05/10/1999 - EAST GREENWICH, RI, EMPLOYER CITED
According to Kipp Hartmann, OSHA area director for Rhode Island, ... Quite simply, this was a tragic accident that could have been avoided had this e
OSHA What's New Page
March 27 - [Region 1 News Release] - OSHA cites Rhode Island electric utility for alleged ... March 23 - [Federal Register #: 65:15650-15651] - Truck

 


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Truck Accident Lawyers.com Terms

 


Today's Terms

Hazmat

Definition:
Hazardous materials, as classified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Transport of hazardous materials is strictly regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)

Definition:
Total weight of a vehicle and everything aboard, including its load.

Container (Shipping Container)

Definition:
Standard-sized rectangular box used to transport freight by ship, rail and highway. International shipping containers are 20 or 40 feet long, conform to International Standards Organization (ISO) standards and are designed to fit in ships' holds.

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Truck Accident Hot Topics

 
Topics Related to Truck Accidents:
  • DUI / DWI
  • Driver Fatigue
  • Truck Overturns
  • Backing

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Rhode Island Truck-Accident Attorney

 
If you live in the following cities and need an Truck-Accident attorney you should contact our Truck-Accident Attorney as soon as possible:

  • Barrington
  • Bristol
  • Central Falls
  • Coventry
  • Cranston
  • Cumberland
  • East Greenwich
  • East Providence
  • Johnston
  • Lincoln
  • Middletown
  • Narragansett
  • Newport
  • North Kingstown
  • North Providence
  • Pawtucket
  • Portsmouth
  • Providence
  • Riverside
  • Tiverton
  • Wakefield
  • Warwick
  • West Warwick
  • Westerly
  • Woonsocket
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