Most people assume that crashes are automatically the fault of one of the drivers involved. Frequently, that is true. The vast majority of collisions occur because people do something negligent or violate traffic statutes. Even commercial drivers, who spend most of...
Truck Accidents
Underride truck accidents take severe physical and other tolls
Underride truck accidents stand apart from car collisions and even other trucking crashes due to the high risk of suffering devastating injuries. The emotional trauma they cause victims and family members can also be severe. In the aftermath of an underride crash, you...
Holding liable parties accountable after a truck crash
If you have suffered injuries in a truck crash, they are likely to be serious, simply because most truck accidents result in significant damage. That means they are likely to be very expensive to treat and recover from. Getting adequate compensation may, therefore, be...
Why truck accident claims pose unique challenges
If you or a loved one was injured in an accident involving a truck, it helps to understand the intricacies that come with truck accident claims. These cases pose unique challenges compared to regular car accident claims due to several critical factors. Having the...
Why truck underride crashes are so devastating
Other than head-on collisions, few types of accidents cause as many catastrophic injuries and deaths as truck override collisions. These crashes happen when a much smaller passenger car or truck slides beneath a semitruck either from the rear or from either side of...
Why do some trucking companies ignore maintenance
Some trucking accidents occur due to poor maintenance. The suggested range for a basic truck service is 10,000 to 20,000 miles, and for a thorough maintenance check is 30,000 miles. This ensures the truck operates properly, keeping the driver and other road users...
3 situations that may put fault on a truck loading company
If you are involved in a truck accident, different parties may be at fault. This is because many reasons can lead to such an accident, from negligence of the driver to that of companies involved, including loaders. Most trucking companies work with professional...
Are trucks about to get more dangerous?
It would be nice to think that the most dangerous vehicles on the road had the most experienced drivers behind the wheel. That is how most things work – the biggest responsibilities fall on the shoulders of the most experienced staff. Yet, new legislation on the...
Factors that can complicate trucking accident claims
Accidents involving commercial trucks often have catastrophic results, particularly for those who are in other vehicles. Thus, pursuing damages after these collisions can be crucial for victims and their families. However, when a commercial vehicle is involved in a...
Determining the factors that contributed to a truck crash
Truck accidents are often more catastrophic and complicated than accidents between passenger vehicles. There may be numerous parties with a stake in the outcome when a commercial vehicle crashes, from the individual trucker to the trucking company. And many people are...