Operating a big truck, such as a semi, 18-wheeler, or another commercial vehicle, is much different and more dangerous than driving a regular car. Truck drivers must undergo special training and follow federal and state regulations to maximize safety. This is one of...
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Federal Trucking Requirements for Hazmat Cargo
All large trucks, such as big rigs, semis, and tractor-trailers, are required by law to comply with certain safety standards put in place by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). On top of these blanket rules, there are additional regulations that...
What Evidence Needs to Be Collected for a Truck Accident Investigation?
It’s easy to think of trucking accidents in simplistic terms. A big truck collides with a vehicle, causing injuries to the car driver and perhaps other vehicle occupants. The injured parties file claims with the trucking company to get compensated for their damages....
The Dangers of Truck Accidents Involving Hazardous Material
In previous blogs, we’ve discussed the complexity of trucking accident cases compared to ones involving normal vehicular accidents. Now, add hazardous cargo into the equation and it becomes an even more serious situation. According to the Department of Transportation...
How Are Truck Accident Investigations Conducted?
A truck accident can be extremely traumatic and scary, but the battle doesn’t always end there. How do you find out what happened, how, and why? Law enforcement will interview any witnesses and collect evidence, but their investigation may not paint the entire picture...
Explaining a Jackknife Trucking Accident
Truck accidents typically cause more severe damages and injuries than normal vehicular accidents. These terrifying collisions can occur due to a variety of reasons and in many different ways, including what is known as a notorious “jackknife accident.”...
Trucking Accident Statistics
Because of the sheer size of these massive vehicles, truck accidents are some of the most devastating collisions on the road. While no one expects to be involved in one of these accidents, they are more common than you may initially believe. We gathered some recent...
Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Texas: What You May Need to Know
Car accidents, truck accidents, and motorcycle crashes are all events that claim the lives of thousands each year. Sadly, many of these individuals leave behind families and loved ones whose lives are forever changed because of this person’s death. When...
What Is My Trucking Accident Case Worth?
Big rigs and other commercial trucks are larger, heavier, and more dangerous than normal vehicles. This typically means that any collision between a truck and a normal vehicle will cause severe property damage and injuries. When a truck accident was caused by the...
5 Common Causes of Trucking Accidents
Road accidents are always dangerous, but those involving big trucks are typically much worse. This is due to the much greater size and weight of a truck, which typically also carries large volumes of products or even chemicals as cargo. In the case of an 18-wheeler,...