Posts by Michael Phelan

While the black box in a truck (the electronic control module or ECM) is important for understanding what happened in an accident, it’s not the only thing lawyers consider. While the black box provides data about the truck’s performance, like its speed and brakes, to prove who’s responsible for the accident, other factors need to…

When you’re dealing with the aftermath of a truck accident, understanding how truck insurance works is vital  to obtain the compensation you deserve. Insurance policies, including the truck driver’s personal insurance and the trucking company’s commercial liability coverage, determine where the money comes from to cover your medical bills, vehicle repairs, and other losses from…

Navigating life after a truck accident can be an overwhelming experience that leaves individuals grappling with physical injuries and emotional distress. The aftermath of such a traumatic event can have profound effects on one’s mental well-being, manifesting as anxiety, depression, or even post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). What many may not realize is that emotional distress…

When you’re in a truck accident, whether the truck has safety technology or not can impact a lawsuit. These high-tech safety features, like systems that help avoid collisions or warn if the truck leaves its lane, play a huge role in deciding who’s liable for the accident. These technologies leave behind electronic data that acts…

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…