Posts by Michael Phelan

Truck accidents are unpredictable, and can strike on a bustling highway or the small roads in downtown Richmond. When these collisions occur, they leave victims grappling with the aftermath of serious injuries and entangle them in the intricacies of a legal process that can be as complex as the highways themselves. Navigating through the aftermath…

If you have been injured in a truck accident, you and your attorney may decide that the best legal option is for you to take your case to trial. After reaching this decision, you are most likely thinking about going before the judge to present your side of the story. While this is something that…

If you have recently been involved in a truck accident and are unsure of whether you have a case or not, it is crucial that you call a lawyer right away. A Richmond truck accident attorney will take the time to listen to your experience, thoroughly look over the facts and circumstances of your accident,…

Trucking companies are once again trying to get out of being held accountable for something that they can and should be doing. The reason that trucking companies are trying to do this is because they do not want to be considered responsible when their vehicles or drivers cause catastrophic accidents or damage. Instead, their goal…

We’ve all seen “How’s my driving” signs on the back of trucks encouraging other motorists to report unsafe driving behaviors, but most people don’t take the company up on the invitation. Instead, they do their best to stay away from the truck, and once they’re out of harm’s way, don’t give the incident much more…

When cars, SUVs, and other relatively smaller vehicles collide, their bumpers and crumple zones typically absorb some of the impact. However, when semi-trucks and cars crash, the car’s hood can fit under the truck, and unfortunately, the passenger compartment is the first thing to hit the truck. These types of collisions are commonly referred to as…

Truck accidents tend to cause not only extreme damage to your vehicle and property, but also they often cause catastrophic injuries or even fatalities. These injuries usually prevent survivors from working, which increases the financial burdens. While there’s no set answer to how much a truck accident case is worth, successful claims and cases typically…

Oversized trucks can indeed pose greater dangers on the road compared to standard-sized vehicles. While there are specific regulations in place to govern these trucks’ operation, their sheer size and weight can still present significant hazards. Typical semi-trucks are already large and heavy enough, but when they are oversized, then the damage they can do…