Dump Truck Collision Leaving Woman Disabled Reaches $5M Settlement A fully loaded dump truck weighing more than 23,000 pounds hit the plaintiff, a 29-year-old female who was recently married. The dump truck driver had veered into the plaintiff’s lane to avoid colliding with a stopped vehicle in front of him. The front of the plaintiff’s […]
Types of Truck Accident Damages Truck accidents come with serious consequences. In the majority of truck accidents, the victims of a truck accident injury or fatality are the drivers and passengers in smaller vehicles. Semi-trucks can weigh 20–30 times more than smaller trucks, which leaves occupants with little protection when a crash occurs. A truck […]
Factors Involved in a Truck Accident Settlement Case Settlements for cases involving truck accidents vary in length. Some resolve faster, while others can take a very long time. Below are some of the biggest factors that impact how long a truck accident case can take to settle. Conducting an Investigation Any time a motor vehicle […]
An Overview of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Bigger trucks mean bigger accidents. When an accident involves a large truck, there’s a much higher chance of death or a life-altering truck accident injury. Here are a few of the primary reasons why a truck accident claim can result in a much larger settlement amount […]
An Overview of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Any driver knows the feeling of passing a big rig. For many, the experience is coupled with white knuckles tightly grasping the steering wheel as you watch the road carefully, ready to adjust your speed or veer out of the way at any moment. Why are […]
Commercial Trucks on the Left Lane Every driver has experienced frustration at the sight of a large truck driving recklessly, speeding, or slowing down traffic on the highway. The danger of recklessness is magnified with a large truck because their size and weight mean an accident is more likely to produce fatalities or a serious […]
Truck Lane Restrictions in California Driving on a large multi-lane highway in a standard passenger vehicle can be stressful. This is especially true when driving close to large commercial trucks, including 18-wheelers and freight trucks. Because commercial trucks are so much heavier than other automobiles, accidents involving these vehicles often result in significant damage. If […]
Truck Lane Restrictions in California Driving on a large multi-lane highway in a standard passenger vehicle can be stressful. This is especially true when driving close to large commercial trucks, including 18-wheelers and freight trucks. Because commercial trucks are so much heavier than other automobiles, accidents involving these vehicles often result in significant damage. If […]
Truck Only Lanes Large commercial tractor-trailers also referred to as semis and 18-wheelers, are a staple of American roadways. They can be quite dangerous and cause significant traffic accident injuries for passenger vehicles that collide with them. Driving defensively around semi-trucks and paying attention to the “no-go” spots can help reduce your chances of an […]
Logo Liability For a few reasons, accidents involving a semi-truck or commercial tractor-trailer are more complex than a wreck between two passenger vehicles. First, the injuries and property damages from these accidents are often worse, and the likelihood of a fatality is greater. Second, determining liability and responsibility for the accident can be complicated, too. […]
