Some people still assume that truck accidents and car accidents are similar in nature. However, they could not be more different from each other. Here are some of the ways truck accidents differ from car accidents. Injuries are more severe. Commercial trucks are much larger and heavier than passenger vehicles. Therefore, it stands to reason…

When you are hoping to file a claim after you were injured in a truck accident, one of the most important things you and your attorney will need to gather is evidence. Evidence for truck accident claims can come in many forms, including: Drug and alcohol testing. In many circumstances, when truck drivers get into…

In situations where the truck accident was especially bad and gross negligence or recklessness occurred, you should speak with your lawyer about filing for punitive damages against the truck driver. Although you will likely be filing a claim against the trucking company’s insurance, it is also possible to file an additional claim against the driver…

It often takes time to uncover all of the contributing factors to the cause(s) of a crash. Once our legal team has thoroughly investigated your collision, we’ll be able to determine which party or parties may be held legally responsible for the harm that you have suffered. Generally speaking, if another’s negligent, reckless, or intentionally…

Sometimes, the cause of a truck accident is not the fault of the truck driver. Sometimes, the truck driver did everything in her or his power to drive safely and to follow all traffic laws. The cause of your terrible collision could be the fault of the company that designed, manufactured, and distributed the truck….

Many commercial tractor-trailers pull one or more detachable trailers and are used to transport various goods and equipment. It is common for drivers of these trucks to travel great distances. Under the regulations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, a driver of a commercial motor vehicle (such as a semi-trailer truck) is not permitted…