Trucking companies often use these tactics to try and avoid paying victims of trucking accidents. Trucking accidents often have deadly repercussions. If you or a loved one has had the misfortune to be involved in such an event, you are likely dealing with the consequences head-on, which may include one or more of the following: … Read more
Car accidents can be very costly in general, but some situations expose the victim to even greater stress by prolonging the settlement case, therefore requiring more spending. Such an example is being involved in a collision with a commercial truck. On average, a personal injury settlement will take longer if a commercial truck is involved … Read more
Override and underride truck accidents are some of the most dangerous scenarios that can occur. One report made by the NHTSA mentioned there was about 72% of override or underride chance in frontal trucking accidents and 53.9% when the truck is struck from the side. Override accidents mean the truck runs over a vehicle, while … Read more
Truck drivers who do not follow these regulations risk, not only penalties, but the lives of others on the road. Truck drivers can feel a lot of pressure at their job. It’s not just about being safe on the road, but since some are paid per mile driven, they may feel they need to get … Read more
Follow these safety tips to avoid getting involved in a car accident with a semi-truck. When you get into an accident with another vehicle, the severity often depends on two primary metrics: Size and speed. When one or both of the cars are going fast, the crashes are often much more severe. The same goes … Read more
If you have been in an auto accident with a tractor-trailer, there may be several parties responsible for paying your damages. Trucking accidents are different from other types of vehicle accidents. As they are typically more serious due to the heavier weight of trucks and the hazardous materials they transport, those who are in trucking … Read more