Commercial vehicle accidents present all manner of problems, from a legal standpoint, that don’t exist in other forms of motor vehicle accident. When two cars collide, for example, usually it’s one driver or the other at fault. What happens, however, if you’re driving a commercial vehicle like a delivery truck in the course of employment, and you get in an …
Semi Truck Accidents: How Fault is Determined
The damages from accidents involving big rigs are often utterly catastrophic. The reasons for this probably aren’t surprising: large trucks have a great deal more mass, bulk and size, and thus are capable of doing a lot more harm than smaller cars. What’s worse is that the numbers of truck accidents seem to be increasing, rather than decreasing, and many …
What If a Brake Failure Causes a Truck Accident?
Nearly a third of large truck accidents are caused by some kind of brake malfunction. It stands to reason, then, that if you’re involved in a trucking accident, the first place to look for a cause is the truck’s braking system and brake maintenance history. Unlike auto accidents involving two privately owned vehicles, trucking accidents are more complicated to deal …
What Qualifies as a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
For the most part, whenever you are injured because of someone else’s actions, there is the possibility that you may have a personal injury case. These injuries can come from someone else’s negligence or from deliberate harmful actions, and as long as that other party is either wholly or partially at fault, you have the right to seek financial compensation …
What a Lawyer Can Do for You after a Big Truck Accident
Being in any car accident is a traumatic experience, but when the damage comes from a large truck, it is far worse. The sheer size of the vehicle means that trucking accidents are much worse than other kinds of car accidents. Even worse, there are so many parties involved that it can sometimes be hard to face down those responsible …
How Fault is Determined in a Commercial Truck Accident
Truck accidents are worse than most other forms of an accident a person can face. The sheer size and weight of the vehicle mean that when it impacts something smaller, the damage is far more extensive and catastrophic. It also generally means that the victim is dealing with big companies who are going to go to lengths to avoid fault …
What You Can Do to Prevent a Pueblo Motorcycle Accident
Safety should always be a priority for those who ride motorcycles. While there’s a lot of freedom in the experience of riding your hog, it’s also far more dangerous than being behind the wheel of a car. The statistics regarding motorcycle accidents are nothing short of staggering, and it’s vital to make sure you’re doing everything you can to prevent …