The open stretches of North Dakota are crisscrossed with highways and byways that are no stranger to large commercial trucks. With the safety of every traveler of paramount importance, we all must do our part to keep the roads safe and this includes those commercial drivers operating massive vehicles that share the...

In the aftermath of a truck accident, obtaining accurate and comprehensive evidence is crucial for establishing liability and seeking justice for the victims. One often overlooked but potentially invaluable source of information is the truck’s black box data. Similar to those found in airplanes, a truck’s black box, or Electronic Control Module...

Large trucks are powerful machines. They travel U.S. roads and highways at great speeds as they try to safely transport heavy loads. The size and weight of these oversized vehicles mean that they can cause devastation in the event of an accident. Truck accident victims who survive are often left with...

If you’ve been hurt in a truck accident in North Dakota, it’s natural to focus on the driver who hit you. But in many cases, the driver isn’t the only one who may be legally responsible. Trucking companies, maintenance contractors, and even cargo loaders can play a role in causing a crash....

When a tractor-trailer or semi-truck jackknifes, the trailer swings out from behind the truck bed to the side and forms either an L or V shape. It’s known as a jackknife accident because the truck comes to look like a folding pocketknife. Considering these oversized trucks can weigh over 80,000 pounds and...

With massive trucks come massive blindspots. 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, and other oversized trucks have expansive blind spots which can prove extremely dangerous to all who enter them. A blind spot is, after all, a spot around a vehicle that is not visible to the driver, even when they use their mirrors.