Category: Truck Accidents
Posted on May 22, 2023 in Truck Accidents
If you were hurt in a truck accident, knowing what to do could protect your rights, get the care you need, and build a strong case for compensation. These cases are more complex than most traffic accident claims, so you must understand your next steps to hold the liable parties accountable. Working with a truck…
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Posted on May 15, 2023 in Truck Accidents
Identifying who is liable for your injuries after a truck accident is often confusing and frustrating. Many factors play a role in who might be legally responsible for a crash, and some of them are not as obvious as you might expect. Knowing how to identify what caused your collision and who is liable based…
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Posted on May 11, 2023 in Truck Accidents
Trucking companies are frequently liable for collisions involving their vehicles. These entities are vicariously responsible for their employees’ actions under a legal doctrine known as respondeat superior. To recover compensation when a trucking company is liable, you must have strong evidence to convince the company’s insurance carrier that their policyholder is legally responsible. Alternatively, you…
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Posted on May 11, 2023 in Truck Accidents
Call the local police to the scene immediately after a truck accident. Accept emergency medical care if you were injured and gather evidence at the scene, if you can. In general, you should also avoid saying anything verbally or on social media that could be construed as you accepting blame for causing the collision. What…
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Posted on May 8, 2023 in Truck Accidents
Under some circumstances, the shipping company is liable for a truck accident and injuries. This scenario is not as common as cases where the driver holds fault, and the trucking company bears liability. However, it does occur. Tractor-trailer truck accidents are often complex. Victims must investigate what happened, determine the potentially liable parties, and navigate…
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Posted on March 29, 2023 in Truck Accidents
Blind spots—areas where drivers cannot see around their vehicles—cause accidents when drivers fail to compensate for the lack of visibility. Blind spots cause many truck accidents because trucks have larger blind spots due to their size that time we need truck accident lawyers to solve accident cases. Large trucks also lack mirrors that further hinder…
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Posted on March 15, 2023 in Truck Accidents
Truck accidents can have multiple potentially liable parties. They can range from the truck driver to the freight broker who coordinated the entire delivery operation. Who the liable party is depends on who caused the accident. Knowing who bears financial responsibility for your commercial truck crash is vital to recovering compensation. Yet, determining liability in…
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Posted on March 8, 2023 in Personal Injury,Truck Accidents
If you suffered injuries in a truck accident, you may wonder when you should consider hiring a truck accident attorney. The answer? Immediately. Truck accident cases can get complicated because of the number of parties involved. Moreover, these collisions can cause life-threatening injuries, necessitating high compensation. Insurance companies aren’t always willing to negotiate or pay…
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Posted on March 1, 2023 in Truck Accidents
Front-end crashes with large trucks can cause catastrophic injuries, particularly to those in smaller vehicles. Causes range from driver negligence to environmental factors. Since these crashes often involve high costs, victims can file insurance claims or personal injury lawsuits to recover damages. If you suffered injuries in a head-on collision, a truck accident attorney can…
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Posted on February 10, 2023 in Truck Accidents
Large trucks are generally more difficult to operate than your average motor vehicle, so the law requires truck drivers to undergo rigorous training, testing, and requalification procedures before getting behind the wheel. If you suffer injuries in a truck accident caused by an unqualified truck driver, it is important to seek the help of a…
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Posted on February 8, 2023 in Truck Accidents
When a truck rolls over, it is dangerous not only for the truck driver but also for other cars or pedestrians around it. These accidents can cause catastrophic injuries or even death. Truck accident attorneys can help injury victims by answering their questions and representing them through the entirety of the case. What Is a…
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Posted on February 6, 2023 in Truck Accidents
Tow trucks and tow truck operators can be a saving grace after an auto accident or an untimely breakdown. However, that doesn’t mean they’re free from involvement in traffic crashes. Unfortunately, tow truck accidents are all too common around the U.S. If you or a loved one have been injured in a tow truck accident,…
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Posted on February 1, 2023 in Truck Accidents
Dump and garbage trucks play an important part in our communities, allowing us to have clean neighborhoods and homes. However, given their size and weight, these vehicles pose a huge risk to other road users and the operators themselves. All types of dump and garbage truck accidents, as well as accidents involving other commercial trucks,…
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Posted on December 9, 2022 in Truck Accidents
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports more than 4,000 fatal crashes and over 100,000 injury crashes involving large trucks occurred nationwide in one recent year. If a large truck crash injured you or a loved one, you might be able to seek compensation from the at-fault party. Therefore, you need to determine the…
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Posted on November 23, 2022 in Truck Accidents
A truck accident lawyer can help you after a crash by representing your best interests, protecting your rights, and fighting for the compensation you deserve. Your truck accident lawyer will be there to make the entire insurance claim process smoother, so you can get the money you need and focus more of your time on…
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