# Blog Archives: Truck Accident - Page 1 | Open 24/7 ## [$1 Million Settlement Secured for Daughter After Fatal DUI Truck Crash](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/1-million-settlement-secured-for-daughter-after-fatal-dui-truck-crash/) Posted on: May 14, 2025. Category: [Truck Accident](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/category/truck-accident/) ![one-million-dollar-settlement-resized](https://www.shookandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/one-million-dollar-settlement-resized-300x155.png) In a heartbreaking case that underscores the devastating consequences of impaired driving, Shook & Stone successfully secured a $1 million policy limits settlement for the daughter of a man tragically killed by a commercial truck driver under the influence. The Incident In October 2023, a 41-year-old Las Vegas father was crossing South Nellis Boulevard when … ## [Types of Nevada Commercial Licenses](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/types-of-nevada-commercial-licenses/) Posted on: April 22, 2024. Category: [Truck Accident](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/category/truck-accident/) ![A man wearing a blue shirt and cap is driving a truck, looking forward and smiling, with a seatbelt fastened and a jacket hanging on the seat.](https://www.shookandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/principal-300x131.png) Are you looking into earning an income in the Silver State as a commercial driver? If so, it’s important to know what kinds of commercial driving licenses (CDLs) are offered in Nevada. Nevada’s CDL system provides coverage for operating a large vehicle, carrying passengers, and transporting hazardous commodities. To help you choose the best route … ## [How Passengers Can Help Prevent Truck Accidents](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/how-passengers-can-help-prevent-truck-accidents/) Posted on: April 5, 2016. Category: [Truck Accident](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/category/truck-accident/) According to statistics provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3,964 fatal injuries occurred due to big rig truck accidents in 2013. [1] Between 2009 and 2013, 371 individuals died in truck accidents throughout Nevada. An additional 2,771 persons sustained serious injuries. Without a doubt, driving near these large vehicles pose serious risks if … ## [The Danger of Fatigued Truck Drivers](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/the-danger-of-fatigued-truck-drivers/) Posted on: August 18, 2015. Category: [Truck Accident](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/category/truck-accident/) At any time of day, you can count on seeing at least one truck driver occupying one of the right lanes. This is because these motorists are required to make long trips in order to deliver cargo to various destinations. However, these long hours of driving cause truck drivers to suffer mental and physical fatigue. … ## [Samsung Tests Truck Video Displays to Improve Safety](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/samsung-tests-truck-video-displays-to-improve-safety/) Posted on: June 23, 2015. Category: [Truck Accident](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/category/truck-accident/) Samsung – the Korean based tech company – has been a leader in developing new technology to make our lives simpler. With their most recent efforts and reports that the company is looking to place video displays on the backs of commercial trucks, Samsung is also looking to make our lives safer. Here is some … ## [Federal Regulators Research Changes to Tired Truck Driver Regulations](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/federal-regulators-research-changes-to-tired-truck-driver-regulations/) Posted on: March 2, 2015. Category: [Truck Accident](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/category/truck-accident/) ![semi-truck on highway](https://www.shookandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/semi-truck-300x200.jpg) Commercial trucks are massive machines that pose a danger to everyone on public roads and highways. Their weight and inability to maneuver quickly make these trucks legitimate hazards. State and federal regulators are constantly looking for ways to ensure trucking companies, commercial motor vehicles, and drivers are safe. This is why they enforce numerous regulations, … ## [Truck Driver Drug & Alcohol Use](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/truck-driver-drug-and-alcohol-use/) Posted on: May 29, 2014. Category: [Truck Accident](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/category/truck-accident/) ![Semi](https://www.shookandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/semi-300x158.jpg) It is well known that driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs greatly increases risks of being involved in a traffic accident. Being impaired can affect muscle coordination, judgment, and reaction time – all crucial skills for anyone behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. When an impaired driver is behind the wheel … ## [Why Overloaded Trucks are Dangerous](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/why-overloaded-trucks-are-dangerous/) Posted on: July 25, 2011. Category: [Truck Accident](https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/category/truck-accident/) ![Overloaded Trucks](https://www.shookandstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/overloaded-truck-300x200.jpg) What is an Overloaded Truck? An overloaded truck is a vehicle that carries more weight than its axles and suspension can safely accommodate. This type of heavy load can cause significant damage to the truck and the road it travels on. This can also put other drivers at risk due to reduced visibility, decreased maneuverability, … --- Source: https://www.shookandstone.com/blog/category/truck-accident/