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Truck Accidents
For this section of the KnowledgeBase, lawyers have submitted articles dealing with the legal issues arising out of commercial truck accidents. Because of the size disparities between commercial trucks and regular passenger vehicles, the aftermath of a commercial truck accident can be much more serious than a normal car accident. The articles in this section will cover issues such as proving negligence, identifying responsible parties and selecting an attorney that is right for the case.
Truck Accidents
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The Colorado Truck Accident: A Significant Danger
Provided by Chalat Hatten & Koupal PC
The terrain and weather in Colorado can be a dangerous combination when it comes to road travel. When a truck is involved in an accident, the chance of serious or deadly harm increases significantly. Read More » -
Agency Agrees to Meet Head-On the Dangers of Commercial Trucker Fatigue
Provided by Law Offices of Tim L. Fields
In accordance with a lawsuit settlement, the FMCSA may be revising trucking regulations related to hours-of-service rules in the future. Read More » -
Texting While Driving a Truck Increases Crash Risk by 23 Times
Provided by Injury Law Center - Law Offices of Jack Bloxham
A recent study focused on semi-truck drivers, noting an increase of 23 times in accident probability for truckers who texted on the road. Read More » -
Hours of Service Laws and Falsified Trucking Logs
Provided by Harris, Powers & Cunningham, P.L.L.C.
Driver fatigue is one of the most common causes of trucking accidents; hours of service laws strive to combat driver exhaustion by limiting the amount of time truck drivers can spend on the road. Read More » -
State Assembly Passes Tough Legislation Aimed at Bus Companies
Provided by The Reeves Law Group
California has passed legislation aimed at strengthening the penalties against charter-party carriers and drivers who ignore or violate California's safety and licensing laws. Read More » -
Texting While Driving is Taking a Toll
Provided by The Law Offices of Tyler & Peery
As tragedies involving public transit and text-messaging drivers add up, so does the research indicating that more and more people are using their cell phones to send text messages while driving. Read More » -
Texas Laws Set the Scene for National Cell Phone Action
Provided by The Law Offices of Tyler & Peery
On September 1, 2009, two new laws took effect in Texas further prohibiting mobile phone use, including texting. Read More » -
Trucking Industry Looking for Exception from Texting Bans
Provided by Pierce, Herns, Sloan & McLeod, LLC
Across the country, there has been a movement at the state and federal levels to ban drivers from sending, receiving and reading text messages while driving. Read More » -
Causes and Dangers of Large Truck Accidents
Provided by The Law Offices of Mark Kaire, P.A.
Large-truck crashes account for a large number of accidents on America's roadways. Some main causes include the condition of trucks and roadways, weather, and the condition of drivers themselves. Read More » -
Study on Texting While Driving: Danger Ahead
Provided by Harris & Harris Lawyers
A recent study shows that dialing a cell phone makes a driver 2.8 times more likely to crash. Drivers sending text messages are 23 times more likely to crash than undistracted drivers. Read More » -
Electronic Evidence in Truck Accident Cases
Provided by Crain Lewis, LLP
Thanks to emerging technology, attorneys increasingly have access to more and more evidence that may help to prove their clients' cases. Read More » -
Dangerous Bus and Truck Companies Still on Road
Provided by Law Offices of Corey Leifer, P.A.
As a recent study reveals, many bus and truck companies that have been ordered to cease operations because of repeat safety violations have simply reincarnated under new names. Read More » -
Report Reveals the Pervasiveness of Trucking Company Safety Violations
Provided by Hartley Hampton, P.C.
People have long known that tractor-trailer collisions often result in tragedy, but a recent report reveals that these trucks are even more dangerous than many believed. Read More » -
Danger Ahead: Big Rigs Make Roads More Hazardous
Provided by Peach & Weathers.
The stories of big rig accidents are in the news or on the police radio every day in California. Our state averages over 20 accidents a day involving large trucks. Read More » -
Would Devoted Truck Lanes Make I-70 Safer?
Provided by Dollar, Burns & Becker, L.C.
To alleviate traffic pressure and reduce the number of serious or fatal crashes, Missouri is involved in a study of the feasibility of adding truck-only lanes to I-70. Read More » -
Safe Riding on the School Bus: Tips for Parents
Provided by Dallas W. Hartman P.C.
There are things you can do to make sure your child has a good, and safe, experience on the bus. By following these tips, you'll be off to a great start in ensuring a safe school year! Read More » -
"Reincarnated" Companies Put Dangerous Vehicles Back on the Road
Provided by Butler, Wooten & Fryhofer, LLP
A recent report has revealed that several commercial vehicle companies that had been fined and ordered out of service have ignored federal safety regulations and put their vehicles back on the road. Read More » -
Staying Safe Around Big Rigs
Provided by The Krist Law Firm, P.C.
The steps you take to protect yourself around semi-trucks may save your life. Read More »