Why do the hours of service for truck drivers matter in a truck accident claim?
A truck driver’s logbook containing his hours of duty can be critical in a semi-truck claim because it may be evidence of trucking company liability. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration...
View ArticleHow can I Prove Truck Driver Fault by Negligence or Impairment?
To recover damages from a truck accident that causes injuries, you’ll have to prove that the tractor-trailer driver was acting negligently. This may sound overwhelming so let Julie Johnson break it...
View ArticleWhat types of truck accident compensation can I seek in a claim?
Victims can recover two basic types of truck accident compensation: economic and non-economic damages. In some cases that wind up going to trial, the courts may award a third type of compensation...
View ArticleWhat is a squeeze play truck accident?
The squeeze play is characterized by a vehicle becoming trapped between the side of the road/curb and a large truck during a right-hand turn. Squeeze play truck accidents can result in both physical...
View ArticleWhat a Truck Onboard Recording Device Is & Why It’s Important
With every plane crash, news reporters start talking about the “black box” on the plane. If they can find the black box then investigators will be able to determine the cause of the accident. What a...
View ArticleWere you in a truck accident in Dallas? Make Sure Your Attorney is Familiar...
Any automobile accident can cause severe injuries and damage to your vehicle. But not all car accidents are the same. Eighteen-wheeler, also known as a commercial vehicle, accidents present a greater...
View ArticleTruck Blind Spots: Stay Out of Them!
Driving near a large truck can be dangerous for some reasons; large trucks can weigh up to 80 tons, making them challenging to control and deadly in a truck accident. While truck drivers have a duty to...
View ArticleLiability for Load Shifting: Truck Accident Caused by Cargo Spill
With a handful of major highways in Texas for transporting goods on a daily basis, truck accidents are a frequent occurrence. In fact, in the year 2014 alone, Texas witnessed 417 vehicle accidents...
View ArticleChallenges of Filing HAZMAT Truck Accident Claims
Hazardous materials (HAZMAT) can be anything from ordinary household products to highly flammable materials or specialized substances that need prominent warning labels. What makes a material hazardous...
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