There are many actions on the part of semi truck drivers that can have deadly consequences. For example, speeding, talking on a cell phone or ignoring the need for rest breaks can all lead to tragic results for truck drivers and their innocent victims. However, poor truck maintenance may also play a role in deadly semi truck accidents, particularly when this failure to maintain the vehicle includes tire issues. What Is The Importance of Tire… read more →
When big businesses value profits over safety, the results are often tragic. Everyone knows of stories of big pharmaceutical companies that release dangerous drugs then refuse to take responsibility or companies that ignore the needs of workers to improve their own bottom lines. However, what many people do not realize is that trucking companies can be some of the worst offenders when it comes to profits over people when they put their focus on cutting… read more →
A truck accident injury case is more complicated than a standard car accident for several reasons. Victims of trucking accidents are often injured more severely than those in car accidents, and filing an action against a trucker, his or her employer, the owner of the vehicle and cargo and other parties can quickly become complicated. In addition, trucking companies often have numerous attorneys and insurance adjusters at their disposal, ready to “prove” that the accident… read more →
Driving safely around large trucks such as semi-tractor-trailers is an important skill, particularly on crowded highways. Unfortunately, most victims of fatal accidents involving large trucks are not the truck drivers but those in passenger vehicles. Dangerous Trucks, Damaging Crashes A large truck is defined as any vehicle whose empty gross vehicle weight is 10,000 pounds or more. This means that even the smallest large trucks weigh approximately four to five times what the average sedan… read more →
When you are injured in an accident involving a semi-tractor-trailer truck or “semi,” you will face some unique challenges in trying to collect damages from the truck driver, trucking company or other defendants. Any injury case involving a large truck can become complicated because semi drivers are required to follow different rules than drivers of passenger cars. If the driver or company fails to follow these rules, there may be a cause of action that… read more →
