Truck Accidents

Commercial trucks must be loaded appropriately before hitting the roadway. Anytime cargo is improperly loaded in the back of a commercial truck, this significantly increases the chances of an accident occurring. Here, we want to discuss how improperly loaded cargo can cause an accident as well as liability for these types of incidents. How Will Improperly Loaded Cargo Affect a Commercial Truck? The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released a Large Truck Crash Causation...

Accidents involving large commercial trucks can be devastating, particularly because these vehicles are much bigger than the typical passenger cars on the roadway. There are two types of accidents that can cause significant injuries to vehicle drivers and passengers - override accidents and underride accidents. It is important to understand the mechanisms of both of these types of accidents as well as how they happen so that you can prevent these incidents from occurring on...

Large commercial trucks are the lifeblood of the economies of California and the US. This has become particularly evident as the country has gone through a supply chain crisis caused by the pandemic and other international incidents. It is important to understand that there are various regulations in place in order to ensure that these large trucks are operated safely. These regulations affect truck drivers as well as trucking companies. The General Regulations Surrounding the...

Sustaining an injury or property damage in an accident involving a large commercial truck can be a scary experience. If the crash was caused by the negligent actions of a truck driver, trucking company, or another party involved, you should be able to recover compensation for your losses. However, you need to know how to file a truck accident claim in order to successfully recover compensation through an insurance settlement or a personal injury lawsuit...

When you are driving on the highways California, it can be nerve-wracking to operate around large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), large semi-trucks can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds when fully loaded. Due to the size and weight of these vehicles, any collision with a passenger vehicle is likely to be severe and could result in significant injuries. California has implemented several regulations regarding truck...