Our Minnesota roads see their fair share of accidents, and commercial trucks are involved in many of them. Adding a heavy truck into the mix with smaller passenger vehicles tends to make the injuries incurred by all parties more serious. … Continue reading
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Truck Accidents and Negligence
Because of their considerable size and weight, trucks can pose a larger threat to safety while operating alongside other motorists in CA. If the driver were to make a small error, the damage to smaller vehicles and their occupants could … Continue reading
The Shortage Of Truck Drivers And Its Effect On Safety
18-wheelers, semi-trucks and big rig trucks are seen on all roads from interstates to highways. With these vehicles everywhere, most people will be surprised to learn that there is a shortage of around 60,000 commercial truck drivers. One analysis has … Continue reading
Should I Provide The Insurance Company With A Statement Following A Truck Accident?
Driving is safer today than it ever was in the past. However, it is still very dangerous. The Florida Department of Transportation (MnDOT) reports that an accident takes place in the state about once per minute. Fortunately, many of these … Continue reading
Liability For Improper Cargo Loading Accidents
Trucks can pose a serious threat to our roads’ safety in Georgia. Falling cargo is one of the major concerns. Whenever a truck loses either an entire or partial load, it can cause very dangerous situations for other drivers on … Continue reading
Do I Need To Release My Medical Records After Sustaining Injuries From A Truck Accident?
Truck accidents are in most cases very serious and can result in extremely severe injuries. It is very common that the owner’s insurance provider or the driver of the truck will try to make contact with you after the accident. … Continue reading
Do I Need To Have A Quick Response Team Following A Truck Accident?
Serious accidents involving trucks occur quite often. There are a fair amount of big rigs out on the roads in the Texas area. When you are in an accident involving a truck, it can be really scary. After a big-rig … Continue reading
Do I Need a Trucking Attorney?
After been involved in any type of truck accident, you might be wondering whether you really need the assistance of a California truck wreck lawyer. The truth of the matter is, and as any lawyer will tell you, it all … Continue reading
Why are Truck Tire Blowouts Dangerous?
If you take a look at a large semi-truck, you’ll notice that it has many more tires than a regular passenger car. It is easy to assume that the additional tires help to avoid problems in the event that one … Continue reading
What Type Of Damages Can I Claim For After A Truck Accident
Accidents involving semi-trucks often result in expensive and serious personal injuries, for a number of obvious reasons. The courts will award damages when it comes to a winning plaintiff for the amounts related to the losses you have incurred, which … Continue reading