If an 18-wheeler runs a red light and hits someone, then the consequences can be serious. It may seem as though it is obvious that the driver of the 18-wheeler is at fault because they are the one who ran the red-light. However, the driver and the trucking company will…
When an 18 Wheeler jackknifes or rollovers the damage can be catastrophic due to the size of the 18 wheeler. In a jackknife truck accident, the trailer slides out to one side, and the truck and trailer fold into themselves. They take the “V” shaped form of a pocket knife…
Tractor-trailers are enormous pieces of machinery. They can be more than 70 feet long, and they can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. When they’re involved in an accident with a passenger vehicle, injuries can be catastrophic or even fatal. Determining Liability These types of accidents can be legally challenging. Determining…
Many people wonder whether they should hire a McKinney, TX truck accident attorney after they have been involved in an accident. It is possible for you to pursue a claim without an attorney. However, it is not a good idea to do that. The average person does not have the…
Road accidents are an unfortunate but inevitable part of life. Every single day, it seems there is an accident that results in injuries, property damage and even fatalities. Many of these incidents involve trucks and drivers who are impaired while behind the wheel. In addition, 44 percent of fatalities stemming…
What is the Average Settlement for a Semi-Truck Accident Case? Big rigs weigh a lot more than regular vehicles. That is why people are often seriously injured when they get into an accident with a big rig. Even if a person collides with a big rig at a slow speed,…
What are Black Boxes? Black boxes are also known as event data recorders or electronic control modules. Most commercial trucks have black boxes. These black boxes record all of a driver’s actions. This information can be critical to a personal injury case. If you have been hurt in a truck…
An accident involving a big truck, semi-truck or tractor trailer can be more serious and more complicated than an accident with other types of vehicles. These accidents often result in more serious injuries as well as significant property damage. A big truck accident will be the result of many different…
A Truck Accident Attorney Can Help You If You Have Been Hurt By A UPS or FedEx Driver More people are shopping online, which results in more UPS, FedEx and other delivery trucks on the road today than ever before. This increases the likelihood that you may be involved in…
After a serious truck accident, it’s all too easy to assume that one party is solely responsible. However, injury claims aren’t always clear-cut. In some situations, plaintiffs contribute to their own injuries, and a truck accident attorney must contend with the issue of comparative negligence. Like most other states, Texas…
