by Rick August, PhD | Nov 22, 2024 | Air Brakes
Summary Air brake systems are essential for the safety of commercial vehicles, like trucks and buses. These braking systems offer the stopping power needed for their massive size and weight. While they share similar braking principles with passenger vehicles, the... 
by Rick August, PhD | Nov 14, 2024 | Legal
Summary After a crash involving a truck, asking the right depositions questions during an interview is key to understanding what factors led to the collision. These questions can help determine such things as: driver responsibility, the adequacy of their training, and... 
by Rick August, PhD | Oct 29, 2024 | Legal
Summary In the aftermath of a transit bus crash, deposition questions are essential for uncovering details pertinent to analysis. Thes shed light on driver responsibility, training adequacy, and potential oversights that may have contributed to the incident. Since... 
by Rick August, PhD | Sep 29, 2024 | Crash Analysis
Summary A professional truck driver “T” bones a passenger vehicle. The collision occurred in the morning on a rural two lane highway. The car driver misjudged the gap at a 2-Way STOP and drove out in front of the approaching dump truck. Post-crash... 
by Rick August, PhD | Sep 18, 2024 | Crash Analysis
Summary A transit bus driver rear-ended a passenger car on a snow-covered multi-lane urban road. Transit bus drivers have a higher duty of care owing to the fact that they have received significant training to reduce the possibility of a crash. Defensive and winter...