Why are truck accidents more complex than ‘ordinary’ car wrecks?
A commercial truck crash is the average driver's worst nightmare. Huge 18-wheelers can demolish smaller vehicles and severely injure their occupants. Not only is a crash itself usually worse when there is a big size difference between the vehicles involved, but the...
Why do you need an experienced truck accident lawyer?
Any car wreck can lead to serious injuries, and the rules regarding liability and compensation don’t really change whether the other vehicle involved was a semi or a Kia, right? Why, then, is it so important to recognize that you really do need an experienced truck...
3 points to remember about traumatic brain injuries
People who are involved in a car wreck can suffer from a host of injuries. Some of these, such as brain injuries, are catastrophic. Traumatic brain injuries range from those that are considered mild, such as a concussion, to those that are very serious and may lead to...
Was poor truck maintenance behind your accident?
There are hundreds of thousands of truck accidents on American roads every year. The reasons behind these crashes vary, from poor road conditions to driver actions. However, human error remains the leading cause of all accidents, even those that involve trucks. A...
What damages can you claim after a truck accident?
Accidents involving trucks tend to result in life-changing injuries. Various aspects of your life may be affected, from your finances and career to your quality of life and your relationships with friends and family. As a victim, it is only fair that you get adequate...
Big rigs burn, cause 1 fatality after collision in East Texas
In the early hours of Tuesday, Nov. 1, two semitrucks collided in Garland near Zion Road on I-30 West. A man headed on a hunting trip in East Texas witnessed the 4:30 a.m. collision (but not the cause). He stopped and rendered aid on the scene, pulling the driver of...
How could changes to truck stops lead to more crashes?
You might get a little scared when driving alongside an 18-wheeler. It’s a reasonable fear, as you would almost certainly come off far worse if you collide with each other. It would be reassuring to know that the people driving these massive vehicles have had a good...