The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reports that large truck accidents are a major concern in the United States. According to the agency, in 2019, there were over 162,000 traffic accidents involving large commercial trucks, including close to 13,000 collisions in the State of California alone. Large commercial truck accidents are responsible for the fatal and non-fatal injuries of thousands of people each year. When compared to other types of traffic accidents, truck accidents do...
Posted by Justin King on 04/20/2021
Almost all collisions between passenger vehicles and commercial trucks tend to have serious consequences for the occupants of the smaller vehicle. Certain types of accidents, however, are known for having particularly devastating repercussions. Underride accidents, which occur when a smaller vehicle actually becomes lodged beneath a large commercial truck, for instance, are notorious for resulting in especially severe injuries. Although it is possible to hold trucking companies accountable...
Posted by Walter Thomas on 04/20/2020
All collisions between passenger vehicles and commercial trucks tend to have serious consequences for occupants of the smaller vehicle, who are at risk of much more severe injuries. There are certain types of truck accidents, however, that are notorious for being especially dangerous. Underride collisions, for example, which occur when a passenger vehicle crashes into a commercial truck and becomes lodged underneath the truck itself, are one of the most deadly types of commercial truck accidents...
Posted by Herbert Maxey on 03/23/2020
Unfortunately, large commercial trucks pose a public safety issue in our region. When they are not operated safely, very serious accidents happen. According to data published by the Virginia Highway Safety Office (VHSO), approximately 1,000 people were injured in trucking accidents in 2017 alone. Truck companies and their insurers must be held accountable after they cause a crash. Every successful truck accident injury claim is based on a strong foundation of supporting evidence. Following...
Posted by Scott Barney on 03/23/2020
A personal injury claim is filed when a person suffers mental or physical harm as a result of another’s negligence. Personal injury claims are often complex cases because of applicable California laws. Nonetheless, filing a claim is essential for victims as it offers compensation, which is an indispensable resource for the healing process.Fight for the Compensation You DeserveIf you were injured as a result of another’s negligence, obtaining compensation can help you as you recover....
Posted by PersonalInjuryLaw.Guru Staff on 03/04/2020
