Coping with busy traffic, careless drivers, and the occasional outbursts of Mother Nature should be sufficient distractions for drivers on our nation's roadways. However, also confronting drivers on an ever-increasing frequency are hidden dangers from large commercial vehicles. These dangers are often the result of deficiencies in the installation, inspection, or maintenance of truck parts, or from truck loads that are improperly secured for transport. Truck-accident litigation expert David Nissenberg examines the federal and state regulations designed to insure that our roadways are free from things like flying trailer hitches, wheel assemblies, tires, brakes, brake drums, mufflers, muffler assemblies, and even the loads themselves - all of which present deadly dangers to drivers.

To read the full commentary, click here: Nissenberg on Hauling Hidden Dangers on Our Roadways.