Truck Accident

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…

Car accidents are common enough that almost every personal injury attorney takes them, but let’s say that you are in a collision with a truck. You might think a vehicle is a vehicle, and the claims process is the same for all types of vehicles, but that is not the case. Truck accident claims are…

If you have ever filed a claim for an accident or an issue with your home, then you likely understand that it can take some time to reach a resolution. When you are injured in a truck accident, and you want to file a lawsuit, it may take even longer to reach an acceptable outcome.…

Semi-trucks, with their massive size and weight, are already formidable presences on the road, commanding attention, respect, and sometimes fear from fellow motorists. However, the dangers associated with these trucks can escalate when they are in a state known as “deadheading” or “bobtailing.” These terms refer to specific situations where a semi-truck operates without a…

When a party sustains injury in an accident involving a commercial truck, their first thought might be to file a personal injury lawsuit against the truck driver. However, experienced truck accident attorneys will also consider whether the trucking company might be held responsible under the legal doctrine of negligent hiring, which applies whether or not…

Drowsy truck driving presents significant dangers to other vehicles sharing the road. The operation of large commercial trucks requires utmost attention, focus, and alertness to ensure the safety of everyone on the road. However, when truck drivers are fatigued and experience drowsiness, the risk of accidents dramatically increases. Drowsiness can impair cognitive abilities, slow reaction…

Truck accidents can be challenging and overwhelming. The chances are good that you or someone you love has sustained serious injuries, and you may not know what to do next. If you have been involved in a truck accident, there are several important steps you should take to protect your well-being and ensure the best…

Large trucks are generally more likely to roll over than passenger cars because they are more susceptible to external factors like wind, centrifugal forces, road hazards, and crashes with other vehicles. A truck rollover accident occurs when a truck flips over and lands on its roof or side. Many drivers and passengers die in truck…