large trucks tip or roll over, the consequences of that turn of events can be catastrophic. These accidents often result in serious injuries or fatalities, especially for drivers and passengers in smaller vehicles. Occasionally, such crashes occur as a result of...
Many of the factors that contribute to semi-truck collisions are unique to the commercial transportation industry. For example, maintenance issues can play a significant role in collisions involving semi-trucks. It is also far easier for those operating 18-wheelers to...
Crashes with commercial trucks can lead to life-altering injuries or a tragedy that forever changes a family. Commercial vehicle collisions can produce catastrophic injuries and can also sometimes result in people dying. A significant portion of those crashes occur...
Usually, insurance is the first option available for those negatively affected by a car crash. The policy of the driver at fault for the collision can pay the costs generated by their regulatory violations or negligence. In crashes between two passenger vehicles, the...
Truckers provide a vital service to this country, but it comes at a cost. These professionals must operate their vehicles with safety in mind. Any errors they make can have catastrophic results for those who are traveling in front, behind, next to or otherwise around...
At the core of every truck accident claim is one primary concern: who is liable for the accident. Liability determines accident fault, which could turn into compensation for those who suffer severe personal injuries due to peoples’ negligent actions. Therefore, who is liable in an accident with a commercial truck? Determining Liability in Commercial Truck Accidents Determining liability in commercial…
What You Need to Know About Semi-Truck Blindspots Every vehicle on the road has blind spots. However, the most significant blind spots belong to semi-trucks. Not only are these areas much larger than the other cars on the road, but the truck driver improperly checking them can have devastating consequences. Every driver should know about semi-trucks’ blind spots, also called…
Car accidents and commercial trucking accidents may have some similarities, but when it comes to obtaining justice for the injured, they are entirely different. That’s why Shevlin Smith is here to tell readers that the considerations for commercial trucking accident claims are not like the considerations for passenger vehicle accident claims. Duty of Care Legally, a duty of care is…
Driving next to any big truck, such as a semi, big rig, or tractor-trailer, can be a scary experience. Even more, doing so could be more dangerous than driving next to a regular-sized vehicle. Truck drivers typically have larger blind spots, have a more difficult time maneuvering, and can take longer to stop than most other vehicles. Because of…
All truckers must go through certain requirements in order to drive the semis and big rigs that we see on the road every day. Many would probably assume that drivers must go through extensive training and meet heavy requirements to operate vehicles of such massive size. However, these may not be enough to prevent many truck accidents that are caused…