Trucking companies have access to crucial evidence after a collision. Unfortunately, for a variety of reasons, the evidence may not survive long enough to support your claim against the truck driver or their employer. The good news is that an experienced attorney can help secure and preserve relevant evidence before it goes missing. Here is […]
A commercial truck crash usually involves more damage, more severe injuries, and more legal complications than a regular car accident. Large commercial vehicles like semi-trucks, delivery vans, and dump trucks are bigger, heavier, and harder to stop, so the crashes they cause tend to be more severe, especially when they collide with smaller vehicles. In […]
Several parties could be liable for a moving truck accident, including the truck’s driver, a maintenance company, and the company that rented the truck or employed the moving truck driver. It all depends on the details of what happened. If you have been hurt in a moving truck crash, figuring out who’s at fault for […]
When a tractor-trailer or other large truck swerves out of its lane and causes a crash, severe injuries can result. If this happens to you, you may be confused about what to do next. Our experienced lane departure truck accident lawyers can guide you through the claims process and help you pursue the compensation you […]
Semi-truck drivers are responsible for driving safely and avoiding reckless behaviors that can lead to collisions. Crashes involving large trucks and passenger vehicles can cause severe injuries or even death. That is primarily due to the sheer size of commercial trucks and the force with which they collide with smaller cars. If you witness a […]
There is a reason many large commercial trucks have stickers warning other drivers that the vehicle makes wide right turns. In certain circumstances, passenger vehicles can become trapped in a truck’s turning radius, potentially leading to a collision that can cause severe injuries to the car’s occupants. But who is at fault for a wide […]
There is currently a shortage of about 60,000 truck drivers at trucking companies across the United States, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), USA Today reported earlier this year. Truck driver shortages can have a significant impact on the truckers who are currently on the road as their employers push them to speed up […]
Commercial trucks allow companies to ship products throughout the nation, fulfilling customer orders and keeping the country’s shelves and pantries stocked. An important aspect of the transportation process is when these products are loaded onto the vehicle. If the loading portion isn’t done properly, it can result in a disaster on the road. The Federal […]
Commercial truck drivers are required to travel long distances in order to fulfill strict delivery deadlines, which means they are on the road for long stretches of time. Unfortunately, truckers commonly drive fatigued to maximize their profits, which increases their risk of causing a truck accident. Common effects of trucker fatigue include: Possibility of falling […]
Commercial trucks are everywhere, particularly on major highways and roads throughout the state. While this industry has grown considerably, the increased number of vehicles these companies have put on the roads also have increased the risk of a serious trucking accident. The best way to avoid one of these serious accidents is to take precautions […]
