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 →
When a car or small truck runs under the trailer of a semi tractor, it is known as an underride crash. These underride crashes can be some of the most deadly types of accidents involving semi trucks and represent at least 25 percent of all fatal truck collisions. There are several causes for these types of crashes, and it is important that both truck drivers and passenger vehicle drivers understand them in order to avoid… read more →
Semi trucks are often driven straight through the night when a trucker is trying to reach a destination in a limited amount of time. Truck drivers often prefer to drive at night because the highways are relatively deserted and traffic jams are kept to a minimum, particularly around large urban areas. Unfortunately, driving at night can also have serious consequences if other vehicles do not see the semi truck, particularly if the driver is pulling… read more →
