For those who are injured in an accident with an 18 wheeler, an important question immediately arises: who is responsible? The obvious answer would seem to be the driver, but there may many other possible avenues to explore on why a large truck crash occurred. A truck accident case is unlike a typical car accident case; and it must be handled by someone with a thorough knowledge of the laws regarding truck accident cases, as… read more →
It is hard to imagine a more dangerous vehicle on the road than a speeding semi truck. Speed contributes to many accidents, but when truckers speed the results are often disastrous, and fatal. How Many Truck Accidents Involve Excessive Speed? Large trucks are defined as those with a gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000 pounds, and they account for only five percent of all registered vehicles in the United States and only eight percent… read more →
When a victim is injured in a trucking accident, it may be difficult to know exactly who is liable for the damages. Truck accidents are complicated because there are so many potential avenues of liability. Companies often set up their corporate structure in a manner to avoid being held accountable to the truckers who drive for them. The truck driver, who is not an employee, may be at fault but the trucking company may still… read more →
The state of Texas has passed some of the most extreme tort reform laws in the nation. As a result, Texas hospitals are unlikely to be sued for what may be seen as “minor” breaches of protocol such as violations of their infection control policies. This creates an environment where there is a lack of accountability on the part of hospitals and other healthcare providers that could lead to serious repercussions. In the recent case… read more →
Weather-related semi truck accidents in Florida are often the result of heavy winds, driving rain or flooding. In a few rare cases, there may even be a Florida truck accident due to ice or snow. Weather factors have different effects on how cars and trucks operate, so it is important for truck drivers to be aware of possible weather hazards in order to reduce the number of accidents. What Weather Factors May Influence Large Truck… read more →
