Our nation depends on truck drivers to keep the country up-and-running. Fortunately for us, we have some of the hardest-working, most dedicated truckers in the world. However, truckers are under immense pressure at all times, as they spend their 70-hour workweek tirelessly driving under strict management, demanding they meet each and every deadline on time. This can take a toll on a person, so it is no surprise that truck drivers sometimes end up causing accidents. Unfortunately, due[...]

Truck accidents are usually the most damaging type of accident. If you have collided with a truck, you are most likely suffering from severe injuries. This is why you must get in touch with an experienced attorney who will fight for the compensation you deserve. Truck accidents are sometimes particularly difficult to recover compensation from, so it is important you ensure you do not get taken advantage of.  What are the different types of truck accidents? Because of[...]

Considering the sheer number of miles traveled by commercial drivers and the many dangers they encounter while on the road, it should come as no surprise that large truck accidents are relatively common. In fact, more than 4,300 people died in these crashes in 2016 alone. Passenger vehicle occupants are especially vulnerable in such wrecks because their cars are no match for massive tractor-trailers. To reduce your risk, it’s a good idea to learn the most common causes[...]

In an effort to keep drowsy truckers off the road, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration devised the hours of service regulations, which apply to both commercial drivers hauling cargo and those transporting passengers. These regulations limit the number of consecutive hours truckers can stay behind the wheel without resting. If a commercial driver violates the hours of service regulations and ends up causing an accident, those who are injured as a result can file a claim for[...]

Tractor-trailers weigh up to 20 times more than the average car, so it’s no surprise that the occupants of smaller vehicles tend to suffer the worst of the impact in these accidents. Brain trauma, whiplash, and broken bones are all common injuries in truck crashes, and thousands of people die in these collisions every year. If you were hurt or lost someone you love due to the negligence of a truck driver, you have the right to pursue[...]