The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) tells us that each year, thousands of large truck accidents occur in the U.S. In many cases, the accidents lead to serious injuries and even fatalities. Would you know what to do if you were involved in a large truck accident? We’ll talk about it in this issue. … Read more
When it comes to accidents involving large trucks, one day of the week stands out from the rest in terms of when the crashes are most likely to happen. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, accidents involving large trucks are more likely to occur on Thursdays. In this issue, we’ll look at their … Read more
An idea about a safety feature added to large trucks has the potential to significantly reduce the number of fatalities from accidents involving big rigs. We’ll talk about it in this issue. What’s the proposed safety feature? In early May, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released test results showing that strong side guards on … Read more
Even though large trucks make up only 4% of all road traffic, 12% of all fatal vehicle accidents involve large trucks.
Because large trucks have significant operating limitations (blind spots, longer stopping distances and the need for wider-than-normal turns), it’s essential other drivers respect these limitations by knowing how to take extra steps when driving near them.
Could a company’s admission about its drivers’ cellphone use pave the way for a ban of the devices in the big rigs? We’ll talk about it in this issue. The Case at a Glance A polyester and nylon yarns manufacturer agreed to pay a couple $3.75 million after one of the company’s truck drivers struck … Read more
The family of a woman who lost her life after being struck by a tractor-trailer driver under the influence of methadone and Xanax has received a $5 million settlement from the trucking company. In this issue, we’ll talk about the aspects of the case.
A woman who experienced a devastating ankle injury after a flatbed truck crashed into her minivan has agreed to settle her case for $939,000. It’s the highest settlement or verdict ever reached for an ankle injury in her county. In this issue, we’ll talk about what happened in this particular case and talk about what … Read more
A woman who was hit by the lost driver of a tractor-trailer truck has settled her case for $5.35 million.
In this issue, we’ll talk about the particulars of her case as well as share information about your rights if you become a truck accident victim.
A garbage collector who was injured on the job after being pinned against his own garbage truck has settled his personal injury case for $11 million. We’ll talk about the specifics of the case in this issue. The Case at a Glance The victim had just left his post at the rear of his garbage … Read more
A woman who survived a fiery crash with a tractor trailer that killed five of her Georgia Southern University classmates has been awarded $15 million by a jury for her injuries.
In this issue, we’ll talk about the case.