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FAQ for Commercial Truck Accident Victims
What Causes Truck Accidents?
Truck accidents can be caused by many of the same things that cause “regular” car accidents, including speeding, distracted driving, drunk driving, and failure to follow the rules of the road. There are, however, certain causes that are unique to commercial truck accidents. These include things like malfunctioning air brakes, improperly loaded or secured cargo, defective coupling devices, and federal safety regulation violations.
3 Serious Injuries that Are Common in Motorcycle Accidents
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycle accidents cause more traffic fatalities each year in the United States than other types of vehicles. This indicates the injuries sustained by motorcyclists in crashes are generally more severe than in car or truck crashes. This is understandable, as motorcycles do not have the same protection from an impact that occupants of cars and trucks do.
Common Causes of Head-On Crashes
When the front of one car directly crashes into the front of another vehicle, a head-on crash occurs. These collisions can be serious and are sometimes fatal. If victims survive, they are often left with a long road to recovery. The following are some common causes.
Why Large Vans Are So Dangerous
When groups of people must travel together, there are different options for transportation. Taking separate cars can be difficult to coordinate and flying together can be costly. Taking a large passenger van is a convenient and cost-effective solution. Passenger vans are also a common way to transport seniors or other individuals who may not get around easily on their own.
Drunk Drivers Often Hit the Road Around Memorial Day
While holidays can be a break from work and a time to celebrate, they are also one of the most dangerous times to be on the roads. This is true of almost any holiday that traditionally involves gatherings of family and friends. These gatherings often involve alcohol, and many people attempt to drive their cars home after drinking too much.
How Negligent Hiring Practices Lead to Truck Accidents
When a truck driver is working for a company and causes a crash, the trucking company that employs the driver may be liable for the damage and injuries caused.
In addition, trucking companies may face liability for their own actions or inactions. One common example of trucking company negligence is negligent hiring.
Negligent hiring means the company hired someone to drive a commercial truck when the company knew or should have known the driver was not qualified.
How Long Should You Wait after an Accident to Call a Lawyer?
If you are like most accident victims, you have never gone through this process before. Getting into a motor vehicle accident is something we all try to avoid. You likely have many questions about what to do next, including how long you should wait to contact a lawyer.
Should You Negotiate with the Insurance Company Yourself?
Every driver has likely heard that after a car accident, you should exchange insurance information with the other driver. This is so you will have the information to call the insurance company to file a claim for the injuries and losses you suffered in the crash.
Defective Products that Can Cause Serious Injuries – Part II
In part I of this blog series, we explored how defective car parts, medications, medical devices, and children’s toys can cause serious injuries. Here are few other common consumer products that could pose risks if defective:
Defective Products that Can Cause Serious Injuries – Part I
Each day we interact with consumer products without thinking about it. After all, it would make for an extremely stressful life if we worried about whether our brakes will work each time we approach a stop sign. Unfortunately, defective brakes1 cause injuries in the United States, and there are scores of other products that have the potential to cause harm if they are defectively designed, manufactured, or marketed.
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