Tag archives: Commercial Vehicles

Entitlement to compensation when someone dies in a truck collision

#AskJeremyDiamond It can be intimidating for drivers of passenger vehicles to be riding next to or in front of a large transport truck traveling at highway speeds. Your fears about what could happen to you and the passengers in your vehicle in the event of a collision are well-founded. According to the Ontario Provincial Police, one out of every five highway crashes in the province involve at least one commercial truck. When someone is killed in a truck accident, questions arise about who can be held responsible for paying compensation and which members of a victim’s family have the right to make ... Read more

Common Causes of Commercial Truck Accidents and How to Avoid Them

#AskDanielDiamond The deaths a year ago of four people, including a 4-year-old girl, on a Toronto highway tragically called attention to one of the leading causes of highway accidents involving commercial trucks: Driver inattention. According to news reports, it appeared as though a truck operator failed to adjust the speed of the vehicle as traffic ahead was slowing down. Sadly, there are steps commercial drivers and trucking companies can take to reduce the number of accidents involving commercial vehicles. Causes of commercial truck accidents Statistics compiled by the government point to the conduct of drivers as contributing to most commercial truck accidents. ... Read more