According to the FMCSR reports by the Federal Motors Carrier Safety Administration, truck accidents caused 21% of injury accidents and 1% of fatal traffic collisions in 2018. Even with more strict rules and regulations for truckers and trucking companies, truck accidents remain common. A commercial truck weighs thousands of pounds more than a small passenger vehicle, which is … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why Injury Claims In Truck Accidents Are Complicated
When it comes to road crashes, truck accidents have a reputation for being far more complicated than an average injury claim. While a truck's relatively bigger size can be partially blamed, other factors also make truck accidents catastrophic. These factors may also eventually influence the settlement amount or final compensation. If you have been in a truck accident, it is … [Read more...]
Truck Accidents During the Holidays
Although Thanksgiving and Christmas are wonderful and peaceful times for many, the holidays are a much busier times for others. This pertains especially to those in commercial businesses and in package delivery services. Workers in retail, UPS, FedEx, and the United States Postal Service experience greater pressure and more hours. This is especially true for truck drivers. … [Read more...]
