Drivers of commercial trucks and vehicles, such as semis, busses and dump trucks, bear a great responsibility while operating such vehicles. Not only are these types of large vehicles often difficult to manuever, but drivers are also burdened by the fact that a serious or fatal injury will likely result if they are involved in an accident.

Investigations into two recent commercial vehicle accidents recently lead to new safety recommendations being issued the National Transportation Safety Board. The two accidents both resulted in fatalities and involved school buses that were hit by commercial vehicles.

In both accidents, driver error was determined to be the cause. The impact of both accidents, however, were also exacerbated by trucks that were speeding or overloaded and one by a driver who admitted to being overly fatigued. These findings, helped prompt NTSB officials to recommend that the auto industry take steps to ensure cars and trucks are outfitted with so-called "talking" technology.

Using wireless networks, motor vehicles equipped with such technology can exchange information related to the whereabouts of other vehicles and also provide alerts related to a driver's speed and driving habits. While talking technology and its effectiveness is still being tested and determined, proponents believe it could one day be used to prevent car and truck accidents.

Ohio residents who have been involved in an accident involving a large commercial vehicle may choose to file a personal injury lawsuit. In cases where a truck driver or trucking company is negligent in causing or contributing to an accident and subsequent injuries, taking legal action may be an effective means to recovering compensation.

Source: New Jersey 101.5, "Fatigue, Overloaded Truck Led To School Bus Accident," July 23, 2013