Big Rigs, Bigger Problems: What to Know and Do About Trucking Accidents
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...
7 Steps An Attorney Will Take Investigating Your Truck Accident
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...
4 Things Not to Say to a Truck Driver After an Accident
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...
When Cargo Issues Cause Truck Accidents
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,...
Big Truck Accidents Result in Serious Injuries
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...
Tracking Down Who’s Responsible in a Truck Accident
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...
You’ve Been in a Truck Accident—What Happens Now?
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...
7 Steps to Take if You’ve Been Injured in a Large Vehicle Accident
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...
5 Most Common Causes of Truck Accidents
It seems like supply chain issues may be starting to improve and this means more trucks on the road. The bad news is that also means more truck accidents. Below are five frequent reasons these accidents occur: Cargo Issues—what a truck is carrying and how it is loaded may lead to an accident. If a trailer is overloaded with too much weight or the weight is not distributed properly it may affect the maneuverability of the truck and the distance needed to safely stop. Other...
Say No to No-Zone Truck Accidents
At [firm-name], we’ve noticed that it seems like there’s been an increase in trucks on the roads. Let’s hope this is a good sign regarding supply chain issues. It’s not necessarily so great for other vehicle drivers because it increases the risk of truck accidents. The No Zone One of the significant reasons car crashes with trucks occur is the “no-zones.” The no-zones are giant blind spots on commercial trucks. You might think that because truck drivers are so much higher up than other motor vehicle drivers, they have...