Truck Accident

Jul 12 2022

Don’t Wait to Seek Counsel After a Truck Accident

Truck accidents are traumatic. When a 3,000-pound car is in a crash with an 80,000-pound truck the results can be catastrophic. The physical injuries and mental trauma can leave you debilitated and not knowing what to do next. That’s where a our attorneys come in. Here are three reasons why you should contact one as soon as possible after your accident occurs: Clarify your options — Your mind is probably going in a million different directions at this point and there are lots of players...

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Truck Accident

May 18 2022

Negligence and Truck Accidents

Our roads are teeming with several types of trucks, from tractor-trailers and flatbeds to garbage trucks and cement mixers. Due to these vehicles' size, weight, and cargo, they are susceptible to several types of accidents that can cause severe injuries to passengers in other motor vehicles nearby. Some of the more common kinds of truck accidents include: Jackknife Rollovers Wide turn collisions Rear ending Underride accidents Cargo-related incidents Suppose you've sustained an injury in a truck accident. In that case, an experienced attorney will investigate your case...

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Truck Accident

Apr 14 2022

Truck Driver Fatigue Leads to Accidents

Did you know that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulates the number of driving hours truckers are allowed in their job? Some of the hours-of-service regulations include: A driver is allowed a maximum of 11 hours of driving after an off-duty period of 10 hours A driver must take a 30-minute break after 8 consecutive hours of driving A maximum of 60 driving hours is allowed during 7 days: 70 hours in 8 days Two hours may be added to the allowed maximum driving...

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Truck Accident

Feb 17 2022

Who’s Responsible for an Unsecured Load Truck Accident?

That’s a tricky question. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has specific regulations for loading and securing items onto the back of a commercial truck. These pertain to any cargo-carrying vehicle that contains a box, hopper, tank, or other similar device forming the structure of a truck operating in interstate commerce. These regulations dictate the amount of cargo allowed as well as how it is to be loaded, stacked, balanced, and secured. Causes of Unsecured Load Events A load that becomes unsecured and falls...

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Truck Accident

Feb 9 2022

Why Truck Accidents Are on the Rise?

There are over 500,000 trucking accidents in the U.S. and that number is climbing. Covid and the current supply chain slowdown have contributed to this unfortunate trend in several ways: Due to Covid, there is a decrease in the number of truckers—this means companies are looking to current truckers to fill the gap with more time on the road. There are a higher number of new truck drivers who have less experience driving big rigs in all types of conditions. With the holidays fast approaching...

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Truck Accident

Jan 28 2022

10 Actions Your Attorney Can Take to Help After a Truck Accident

If you’ve been involved in a motor vehicle accident with a truck, chances are you are suffering from significant injuries, not to mention emotional trauma. An experienced attorney can get the compensation you need for medical and other expenses. They will help investigate your accident and take actions to prove your case—many of which you may not even realize you need to do. Below are 10 ways an attorney works for you after a truck accident. Preserving all evidence related to your truck accident. This...

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Truck Accident

Jan 20 2022

How to Prove Distracted Driving in a Truck Accident

Distracted driving is a dangerous problem in the United States. When a collision involves a passenger car and commercial truck, the consequences can be deadly. According to statistics, 3,142 people died in accidents involving distracted driving in 2019. Texting while driving is one of the most common distractions exhibited by motorists. Although federal regulations prohibit truck drivers from using their cell phones while operating their trucks, many engage in this reckless behavior anyway. This considered, texting isn’t the only form of driver distraction. Distracted driving...

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Truck Accident

Jan 20 2022

How Does Texting and Driving Affect Truck Accidents?

Many people know how dangerous it can be to text while driving. However, a significant amount of drivers do it anyway. Texting is one of the most common types of distracted driving. It can lead to severe injuries, destructive property damage, and even death. If someone decides to look down at their cell phone to read or send a text, they can’t notice what’s happening in front of them. This lack of attention prevents motorists from responding to upcoming hazardous conditions appropriately. Truck drivers commonly...

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Truck Accident

Jan 20 2022

What Is a Truck Driver’s Travel Log?

It can be challenging to prove that a truck driver should be held liable for causing an accident. If you suffered injuries, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical treatment and other expenses. However, you might not know how to show the truck driver’s actions contributed to the crash. The trucker’s travel log could be the evidence you need to prove fault after a truck accident. Also called a logbook, the travel log documents a truck driver’s activity for every 24-hour period. If...

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Truck Accident

Jan 17 2022

Common Types of Truck Accidents

Sacramento sees a large amount of truck and large commercial vehicle traffic due to the significant role it plays in agricultural distribution in the U.S. In fact, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there were 13,565 accidents involving large trucks or buses on California roads in 2019, making California one of the most dangerous states for truck accidents. Some of the more common kinds of truck accidents include: Rollover Jackknife Rear-end collision Underride accidents Tire blowout Wide turn accidents Cargo-related accidents Recovering Damages...

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