Truck accident cases are very different from simple automobile accident cases. From its inception, the litigation of a truck accident case must be handled differently. Truck accident cases are more time-sensitive. The evidence of liability needs to be preserved more quickly. Truck accident cases are also more complicated due to insurance issues and federal trucking regulations. For these, and...
Continue ReadingAccidents involving 18-wheeler trucks are some of the most devastating motor vehicle accidents you could be involved in. The results are nearly always catastrophic. Large commercial tractor trailers can weigh more than 80,000 pounds, so any collision is likely to result in serious, if not fatal, injuries. In addition to the seriousness of the injuries, litigation of a truck...
Continue ReadingIn an automobile accident, determining who should be sued is not usually that difficult. There is the at-fault driver and possibly the owner of the vehicle, if it is not the same person. Unless there are manufacturing issues with the vehicles, the case is pretty straightforward. The same is not true in truck accidents. That’s because trucking accidents involve...
Continue ReadingSome clients feel that hiring an attorney is not necessary after truck accidents if there is insurance coverage that applies to the claim. However, negotiating a settlement with an insurance company is not as easy as you may think. Contrary to what most people believe, an insurance company’s interests are usually not in line with the victim’s interests. Instead,...
Continue ReadingIn order to protect motorists in the event a commercial truck is involved in an accident causing injury or property damage, there are federal and state laws requiring commercial motor vehicles to carry liability insurance for truckers. These laws require particular types of insurance, and impose minimum coverage limits. Federal Regulations regarding liability insurance for truckers The United States...
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