If you’ve recently been in an accident with a truck, then it helps to contact a truck accident attorney in order to get some information about how to maximize potential payouts you can get from a lawsuit if you sue an 18-wheeler company or driver for negligence. Blindspot Overview One…
Commercial trucks and trailers can be more than 70 feet long and weigh up to 80,000 pounds. They’re gigantic pieces of machinery, and when impacting with a passenger vehicle at high speeds, they can crush that passenger vehicle. Victims are going to need the assistance of an experienced, aggressive and…
Vehicle accidents can be a scary experience for many drivers and their families. Each year, around 40,000 people in the United States are killed in traffic accidents, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. While many people believe larger vehicles can be safer than smaller ones, they can actually increase…
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,…
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…
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…
States, like Texas, welcome the oil and gas industry for the many benefits it provides. First, the industry provides a lot of economic support for the region as a whole. It makes good paying jobs available to local residents, and allows for the leasing of sub-surface rights. It also benefits…
Car Accidents Involving Big Trucks – Vehicle Size Correlates to Damage and Injuries It’s a commonly held belief that driving a large vehicle keeps you safer in the event of a car accident. Are trucks and SUVs really safer than a compact or mid-size car? According to the Centers for…
One of the scariest driving situations motorists face on the highways is when an 18-wheeler is bearing down on their vehicle from the rear. There are no conventional personal vehicles on the road that are a physical match for a big-rig when impact is obvious. Tractor-trailers can do extensive damage…
The National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced its regulation in late June 2022 for truck underride guards. The new ordinance aims to reduce deadly underride truck accidents amid the nationwide spike in fatal accidents. What are Underride Guards? Underride guards can save lives. They are metal bars that…
