Many people assume that semi-truck accidents are handled the same way as personal car accidents, but the truth is they are handled drastically differently. Suppose you have been involved in a semi-truck accident.
Anyone injured in a truck accident has the right to seek compensation from a negligent trucker. In many ways, a truck accident case is like a car accident case. When someone fails to operate a motor vehicle with sufficient care, they are liable for any injuries or damage caused in a wreck.
The massive size and height of buses and semi-trucks make them easily visible to other vehicles on the road. However, the larger the size, the less visible average cars are to the driver. Semi-trucks contain much larger blind spots than the standard vehicles. Sharing the road with these enormous vehicles, comes at a great challenge. […]
Holding the Right Parties Liable After a Truck Accident Truck accidents often involve serious injuries – especially to the passengers and drivers of the cars involved in the collision. These types of accidents are also typically more complicated than those involving only passenger vehicles. It can be harder to determine whether a truck driver or […]
Accidents involving commercial vehicles and trucks are among the most serious in personal injury law. The reason is that the shear size of a truck or commercial vehicle when it comes into contact with a smaller sedan, motorcycle, bicycle or a pedestrian can result in severe or fatal injuries for the victims. It is important […]
Every driver has certain responsibilities to ensure the safe operation of his or her vehicle and prevent accidents on the road. Truck drivers and tractor-trailer drivers have even more strict duties and responsibilities under California and federal laws. If you were involved in an accident caused by a negligent truck driver, you should immediately contact […]
