Have you recently been involved in a truck accident? If so, you should act swiftly and carefully to protect your health, your legal rights, and your ability to recover compensation for the harm you have suffered. Why Is Acting Quickly Crucial After a Truck Collision? Acting quickly after a truck accident is crucial for several […]
Braking systems help control tractor-trailers and other large commercial trucks and ensure safety for the truck driver and other motorists on the road. When a truck’s brakes fail, it presents one of the most dangerous trucking safety hazards, often leading to crashes resulting in injury or death. The fallout from commercial motor vehicle accidents causes […]
While snow plows make Indiana’s roads safer in winter, they can cause serious injuries when they strike pedestrians or other vehicles. Someone who sustains severe injuries in a snow plow accident resulting from someone else’s legal fault could be eligible for significant financial compensation in an Indiana personal injury case. How Common Are Snow Plow […]
Motor vehicle accidents in work zones often involve large commercial trucks. Statistically, the percentage of work zone crashes involving commercial trucks is greater than the percentage of overall collisions involving such vehicles. Statistics indicate the problem is getting worse. Unfortunately, injured parties in such crashes often face various long-term struggles due to their injuries. However, […]
Understanding trucking regulations is essential, especially if you’ve been hurt in a truck accident and are looking to recover compensation for your crash-related losses. Truck drivers may need to follow different laws depending on whether they are transporting cargo across state lines or staying within a state. What Does ‘Intrastate’ Mean in Trucking? Intrastate or […]
Motor carriers in the United States must prove they meet minimum levels of financial responsibility in case their vehicles are involved in accidents that cause injuries and damage. Showing such proof involves completing and submitting Form MCS-90. What is an MCS-90 endorsement? You may be asking this question because you’ve recently been injured in a […]
Interstate 70 between Kansas City and St. Louis is a major trucking route across Missouri. Tractor-trailers frequently travel I-70 and many other highways across the state. Semi-trucks are a regular sight throughout Missouri. These giants of the road are anything but gentle, though. If you’re involved in a crash with a semi-truck, you could be […]
Commercial truck drivers have certain responsibilities after a crash. Most trucking companies have specific post-accident procedures that their drivers must observe, whether they’re employees or independent contractors. If you were injured in a crash caused by a commercial truck driver, you may be entitled to pursue compensation for your losses in a personal injury lawsuit. […]
It was a normal winter day in Indiana. It was cold and it had been snowing. The temperature fluctuated to above and below freezing. The roads had been clear of snow but there were patches of ice. A wife and mother of two was cooking dinner when she realized that she needed a few items […]
Trucking industry regulations help ensure the safety of all road users. From enforcing hours of service (HOS) for truck drivers to requiring regular vehicle inspections, state and federal regulations for commercial trucking can reduce the number of accidents, injuries, and deaths. However, these regulations are effective only when drivers and trucking companies comply. You should […]
