Truck Accident Blog

When we think of truck accidents, our minds often focus on high speeds or driver errors. However, proper protocol, when it comes to loading cargo on trucks, plays a crucial role in safety, and when cargo loading errors occur, it can negatively affect the driver’s ability to drive safely. Below, [firm-name] delves into how truck cargo can cause accidents and influence the driving conditions for everyone on the road: The Risks of Improperly Secured Cargo Shifting Loads: One of the most common causes of truck...

Due to the sheer size and weight of commercial trucks, the potential for serious harm is amplified when they are involved in accidents. In these circumstances, securing legal representation becomes crucial for those affected. The team at [firm-name] has extensive experience in these types of accidents and has outlined factors that set trucking accidents apart, in addition to the ways a lawyer can help you through the aftermath: Why Trucking Accidents Are Unique Magnitude of Impact: The sheer size disparity between trucks and other vehicles...

The [firm-name] knows that commercial trucks can be intimidating, and for good reason: These enormous vehicles can cause catastrophic accidents when things go wrong. This blog will explore important information that differentiates trucking accidents from other collisions, then segue into what you can do about them, both on the road and in the legal aftermath. What You Should Know Trucking accident claims can be significantly more complex than typical collisions due to several factors: Truck accidents often involve severe injuries and fatalities due to the...

If you're the victim of a truck accident, you have most likely suffered serious injuries as well as emotional trauma as a result. Doctor’s appointments and therapies, mounting medical bills, and loss of wages due to an inability to work can create overwhelming stress. An experienced lawyer will take on every aspect of your case, including conducting an independent investigation into the causes of the accident. This can include the following steps: Filing a spoliation letter to preserve all evidence of the accident. This document...

One of the scariest kinds of accidents you can have on the road involves a car and a truck. If you’re driving the car and suddenly in a crash with an 80,000-pound truck, you will be shaken up and maybe even in shock. In most truck accidents, the car drivers are severely injured. If you and the truck driver are both fortunate enough, however, to be able to walk out of your vehicle, it’s important that you limit your exchange with the truck driver to...

There have been a lot of trucks on the road lately, and that's good because it means our supply chain issues are improving. Americans rely on big rigs to transport many items and commodities nationwide. That cargo, however, can cause a truck accident with devastating consequences for other drivers on the road. Cargo Fowls Cargo must be loaded in a secure way that does not fall off the truck or affect the truck's drivability. This carries specific responsibilities for both the driver and the carrier,...

Considering the extreme size and weight difference between your average 18-wheeler and your average car, it's no surprise that the injuries and property damages caused by a truck accident are so severe. There are several difficult situations that trucks can find themselves in that lead to a crash. Some of the more common types of truck accidents include: Rollover – Trucks have a high center of gravity because of their massive size. This means any sudden movements of the truck can throw it off balance...

If you’ve been injured in a truck accident caused by negligence, you may think it's obvious that the truck driver was the one at fault. While the driver's actions certainly play a major role in the accident, there may be other entities whose negligence was a factor in your accident. Below are some possible sources a professional attorney will investigate on your behalf: Driver Error The errors truck drivers make are often the easiest to identify. Any of the following behaviors on the part of...

Following a traumatic truck accident, a victim is usually dealing with severe injuries. Close on the heels of the pain and suffering of the physical recovery from the accident comes frighteningly large medical bills. Seems like there’s a new one in the mailbox every day. There’s also a good chance that you’re unable to work at the moment causing further anxiety due to lost wages or the prospect of not being able to resume your career. In the midst of all this, you need to...

Accidents involving a truck and a motor vehicle are particularly devastating due to the massive size and weight difference between the two vehicles and the injuries that can result. Trucks don’t just mean 18-wheelers, however. Garbage trucks, delivery vans and other large vehicles are capable of inflicting great harm if they collide with a car. If you are the victim of a large vehicle accident, try to keep your head and follow the steps below: Call 911 if you are able. Crashes involving large vehicles...