While accidents involving any sort of passenger vehicle are dangerous, those involving commercial trucks are typically so much worse. The sheer size and weight of big rigs is what leads to these accidents being do detrimental. Truck accident injuries range from minor scrapes and bruises to wrongful death. Certain injuries are more common than others. …
In an average vehicle accident, evidence showing how the accident happened can come from a variety of sources. Statements from other drivers, police reports, witness testimonies, damaged property, traffic camera footage, and so much more are available to help prove what occurred and who’s at fault. Spoliation of evidence can hinder a vehicle accident case …
A truck accident case that involves a big rig, like an 18-wheeler, semi-truck, or large commercial vehicle, can lead to serious injuries. Ones that require long and expensive medical care and rehabilitation. While there are a variety of factors that can lead up to a truck accident case, the people that suffer need to be …
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Truckers are often pressured to meet strict deadlines. Not only are they racing the clock, they also need to meet strict regulations outlined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), in a designated Department of Transportation (DOT) log book. A DOT log book contains records from truckers of their activities over the course of …
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Imagine you’re driving an 18-wheeler and trying to haul thousands of pounds of cargo. Your vehicle is about 16 times the size and weight of the average car. How do you think you’d do without the proper training as an untrained truck driver? There’s a reason truck drivers need special training and certification before they’re …
Hazmat Spills & Road Safety Hazmat is short for hazardous material. These materials are any flammable or poisonous products, including biological, chemical, radiological, and physical, that could pose a threat to people, animals, or the environment if released without the right safety precautions. Many 18-wheelers carry loads that are dangerous and considered hazmat, including common …
A semi-truck accident often involves a commercial vehicle and an smaller car or truck. This type of accident can cause injury or death, giving the sheer size of the semi-truck compared to the other vehicle. If you’ve been injured in a semi-truck accident, don’t hesitate to call the experienced truck accident lawyers of The Clardy …
When a regular ol’ car is involved in a vehicle collision with a large truck, the result is seldom very good. Because of the massive size and weight of trucks, a vehicle collision can oftentimes be deadly (especially if speeding is another factor). What’s worse is that truck drivers are forced to stay on the …
Auto Accidents contribute to thousands of injuries and disabilities throughout the U.S. every year. In many auto accidents, victims aren’t even aware that they’ve been injured until days or weeks later (or sometimes even months). If you’re in a car wreck, it’s important that you seek medical attention right away, even if you initially feel …
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