Commercial truck drivers are an integral part of our nation’s economy. Unfortunately, due to the inherent nature of their job, truckers are subject to a number of painful, disabling and even fatal injuries. Data gathered by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals rates of occupational injuries and deaths among tractor-trailer drivers and drivers of smaller delivery trucks that far exceed that of all other private industry occupations. Despite strict federal regulations and increased government oversight, truck drivers continue to be at risk. Last year, 725 drivers of heavy commercial trucks were fatally injured on the job – the highest annual total since 2008. Truck Accidents Highway crashes are the leading cause of work-related deaths across all industries. While large commercial trucks can weigh as much as 20 times that of the average passenger vehicle, truck drivers are not immune from suffering serious injuries in the event of a wreck. Studies have shown that the vast majo
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