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UrgentDALTONKZWX688 · NOV 05, 20:54

Hours of Service Violations in Truck Accident Claims

What a Truck Accident Attorney Checks in a Driver's Logs When a tractor-trailer crash happens late in a long run, an early question is whether the driver was within the federal hours-of-service limits. Fatigue leaves little physical trace at a crash scene, so the answer usually comes from records rather than the roadway. A truck accident attorney looking at one of these claims will usually compare the driver's logs with every other record of the trip. How the federal hou

FiledDALTONKZWX688 · NOV 05, 20:31

Who Can Be Held Responsible for a Tractor-Trailer Crash?

Who Is Liable in a Truck Accident? A crash involving a tractor-trailer often has more than one responsible party. The driver, the trucking company, the trailer owner, the shipper that loaded the freight and the maker of a failed part may all play a role. Working out who is legally responsible is an early task for a truck accident attorney, because each responsible party may have separate insurance. The truck driver Most claims start with the driver's conduct, such as

FiledDALTONKZWX688 · NOV 05, 20:29

Liability in Auto Accident Claims Explained

Who Can Be Held Responsible for an Auto Accident? Most car crash claims start with the other driver, but the driver is not always the only responsible party. An employer, the vehicle owner, a government agency or a parts maker can also play a role. Identifying every party with legal responsibility is an early task for a car accident lawyer, because each party may have separate insurance. Claims against the driver A negligence claim asks whether a driver failed to use

FiledDALTONKZWX688 · NOV 05, 20:10

What to Know About Jackknife and Underride Truck Crashes

Underride and Jackknife Crashes in Truck Accident Claims Underride and jackknife crashes are two tractor-trailer crash types that often cause severe injuries. In an underride crash, a smaller vehicle slides partly or fully under a trailer or truck body. A jackknife occurs when the tractor and trailer fold toward each other, often across several lanes. Each type raises its own evidence questions for a truck accident lawyer. How underride happens The Insurance Institute

FiledDALTONKZWX688 · NOV 05, 15:42

Underride and Jackknife Crashes: Causes and Evidence

What to Know About Underride and Jackknife Tractor-Trailer Crashes Underride and jackknife crashes are two tractor-trailer crash types that often cause severe injuries. In an underride crash, a smaller vehicle slides partly or fully under a trailer or truck body. A jackknife occurs when the tractor and trailer fold toward each other, often blocking several lanes. Each raises its own evidence questions for an 18-wheeler accident lawyer. Why underride crashes are so danger

FiledDALTONKZWX688 · NOV 05, 15:34

What FMCSA and NHTSA Data Show About Truck Accidents

What FMCSA and NHTSA Data Show About Truck Accidents National crash data shows how often large trucks are involved in serious crashes. The figures below come from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and each one is tied to its data year. A truck accident attorney might use figures like these for context, but statistics describe patterns across many crashes rather than what happened in any on

FiledDALTONKZWX688 · NOV 05, 15:09

Uninsured Motorist, PIP and MedPay Coverage After a Car Crash

Uninsured Motorist, PIP and MedPay Coverage Explained After a car crash, more than one insurance policy may apply. People usually think first of the at-fault driver's liability coverage, yet personal injury protection (PIP), MedPay and uninsured motorist (UM) coverage can matter as much. An auto accident lawyer will usually ask for the declarations page of every policy that might apply, because the coverage often decides how much of a loss can be paid. Liability coverage