Truck accidents often result in devastating consequences for victims, including severe injuries, overwhelming financial burdens, and emotional trauma. While no action can undo the damage caused, personal injury compensation can help alleviate financial hardships and...
Truck Accidents
Besides the driver, who is liable for your truck crash injuries?
All too often, truck accidents are devastating for victims, who may suffer severe or catastrophic injuries. Who is responsible for the damage, losses and injuries caused by a truck crash? Like most, you may immediately assume the truck operator holds sole liability...
Where are a truck’s blind spots?
Most drivers know that it is not a good idea to stay too close to large trucks on roadways. However, avoiding trucks is not always an option. Being aware of where truck blind spots are and how to maneuver around them safely may help you avoid dangerous situations. Due...
How diving into trucking regulations can help build a strong injury case
California is among the states with the highest number of truck accident injuries and fatalities. In fact, the Golden State recorded 437 deaths due to large truck crashes in 2021, placing second among all states. While truck crashes typically have causes like speeding...
What you should know before filing a trucking accident claim
An accident involving a truck can leave you with serious injuries or worse. A truck's size and weight are significant factors in the severity of such crashes, and in most cases, pedestrians and smaller vehicle occupants bear the brunt of the damage. While you may be...
Mistakes to avoid when driving near large trucks
Any time you drive on the highway, there’s a good chance you will encounter semis and big rigs. These large trucks are an important part of the country’s economy; however, they also present some hazards for others on the roads, especially if you don’t know how to stay...
What are the various causes of truck crashes?
Sharing the roads with a tractor-trailer is a normal fact of life, but it’s also very risky. There’s a chance that one of these large vehicles will become involved in a crash. This can lead to innocent people getting hurt or even killed. The causes of truck...
Are inexperienced truck drivers becoming a problem?
Navigating a large truck on the road takes greater skill than driving an ordinary car. For that reason, you want the big truck that pulls up next to you to have a steady and knowledgeable hand on the wheel. However, some trucking companies do not always hire...
Drowsiness in the trucking industry puts everyone at risk
California motorists share the road with big rigs every day. These trucks take up a lot of room and often seem imposing. Unfortunately, they can cause a lot of damage when they get into crashes, too. One of the biggest and most preventable reasons for trucker crashes...
Truck Accidents and Delivery Trucks
Delivery trucks are becoming increasingly common on our roadways. These trucks deliver thousands of packages to homes and businesses on a daily basis. Because of their size, these vehicles can cause serious property damage, injuries, and even death when they are...