Questions to Ask a Truck Accident Lawyer Before Hiring
Choosing the right attorney can significantly affect the outcome of your case. Here are key questions to ask during a consultation. “How much of your practice focuses on truck accident…
Truck Accident Laws in Texas
Texas is a large trucking hub, meaning truck accidents are common on its highways, and the state’s laws have some specific features worth understanding. Comparative negligence: Texas follows a “modified…
FMCSA Regulations Every Accident Victim Should Know
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) sets the rules that govern interstate commercial trucking, and violations of these rules often play a key role in accident claims. Hours-of-service rules…
Common Injuries in Truck Accidents
Because of the size and weight difference between trucks and passenger vehicles, truck accident injuries tend to be more severe than typical car crash injuries. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can…
Jackknife Accidents: Causes and Liability
A jackknife accident occurs when a truck’s trailer swings out to the side, forming a right angle with the cab — similar to a folding pocketknife. Common causes include sudden…
How to File a Truck Accident Claim
How to File a Truck Accident Claim Filing a claim after a truck accident involves more steps than a typical car accident claim due to the number of parties involved.…
What to Do Immediately After a Truck Accident
Being involved in a collision with a commercial truck is disorienting, but the steps you take in the first hour can affect your health and any future legal claim. 1.…
