Distracted driving is a danger for all motorists, regardless of vehicle type, but operators of trucks and commercial motor vehicles need to be especially careful because larger vehicles can cause significantly more damage in the event of an accident. CMV drivers often have a lot of important tasks to consider while behind the wheel, including …
Thousands of truck accidents happen on U.S. roads each year. Most of these vehicles are large and heavy, capable of causing serious property damage and devastating injuries. Many victims, especially those who suffer spinal cord or traumatic brain injuries, may require life-long care, treatment, and support. Unfortunately, in addition to lasting impairments, many truck accidents …
All road accidents can be serious – no matter what vehicles are involved – but those involving 18-wheeler trucks are particularly catastrophic. Because of these large vehicles’ sheer weight and size, even minor collisions can cause severe property damage and physical injuries. Eighteen-wheeler accidents are far more common than most people assume. According to Louisiana …
Many people take driving for granted until they face the unexpected reality of a car accident. In a matter of seconds, a collision can cause life-altering physical harm and immense property destruction. This is especially true in crashes that involve large trucks. According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, truck accidents are a serious problem …
Truck accidents can be catastrophic, primarily due to the sheer weight and size of the vehicles. It is not surprising that a significant percentage of serious truck crashes cause fatalities and life-altering injuries. The reality is that driver error is behind most of the crashes, and drivers who are aware of the common causes of …
Motorcycle accidents can be traumatic and life changing, and each year, thousands of bikers suffer injuries in the United States. According to the Center for Advanced Public Safety, Alabama hosts nearly 100 motorcycle fatalities and more than 2,000 crashes each year. Contact an Attorney to Learn Your Rights If you are suffering from injuries you …
Truck accidents are often catastrophic events, and they can leave multiple injuries and deaths in their wake. It may seem obvious why they are so dramatic, but new research highlights just how dangerous truck accidents can be, as well as the most common causes behind them. If you are suffering from injuries sustained in a …
When a 40-ton tractor truck is involved in an accident with a passenger vehicle, physics has already determined who will lose. The steps an individual should take right after a tractor trailer accident are based on safety and common sense: Remove Yourself and Others from Danger This takes precedence over anything else. Busy highways are dangerous …
For obvious reasons, commercial truck accidents can be very dangerous. Not only can these heavy vehicles can cause extensive damage to your vehicle and injury to your person, but also commercial vehicle insurers can be very aggressive with even minor claims. Don’t be mistaken, insurance companies are professional litigators, especially commercial carriers. Insurance companies have …
Pick-Up Truck Accident Injuries Are Common It’s just common sense, but I still see it on the roadway. I don’t see it as often as I used too, but people, sometimes children, ride in the bed of pick-up trucks. As any New Orleans truck accident lawyer will tell you, Louisiana state law under Revised Statutes …
