Accidents with 18-wheelers, or big trucks, are some of the worst on our roads. They often cause serious injuries or even death. These trucks are huge and heavy, which is why accidents with them can be so bad. In this post, we review why these accidents are so dangerous and why it is essential to […]
Read more...What You Need to Know About Holiday Travel and Legal Help for Accidents According to AAA, 120 million Americans travel around the holidays. This means more cars and buses on the roads, which can lead to more accidents, especially in California. This guide helps you understand the risks and what you have to do if […]
Read more...According to the NHTSA, California reported 416 fatal truck crashes in 2021. That represented 7.3% of fatal truck accidents nationwide. Large trucks include 18-wheelers, semi-trucks, big rigs, tractor-trailers, and other commercial trucks. Large truck accidents are extremely dangerous. Commercial truck crashes cause catastrophic injuries and wrongful deaths. One reason for truck crashes is the large […]
Read more...In most cases, a commercial truck accident is a catastrophic event. The crash could involve numerous vehicles, traumatic injuries, and fatalities. The moments after a truck accident can be chaotic, so the last thing you are thinking about is filing a police report for a Los Angeles truck accident. However, a police report is an […]
Read more...Semi trucks, also known as tractor-trailers, are essential for transporting goods across the country. However, these commercial vehicles can also pose a hazard when precautions are not taken. Although semi trucks are a common sight in most cities, highways, and rural roads, it’s important to know some lesser-known facts that can help you avoid a […]
Read more...Commercial trucking companies and their drivers must follow strict regulations to avoid accidents. If they are negligent and cause a crash, they may owe considerable compensation to victims. Victims may wonder about the average settlement for a commercial truck accident case. Unfortunately, there is typically no average semi-truck accident settlement amount because every case is […]
Read more...Most people think of a commercial motor vehicle as a large truck. However, commercial vehicles can include buses, vans, and other vehicles. California Vehicle Code §260 defines a commercial vehicle as a vehicle used to transport people for hire or profit or to transport property. Section 383.5 of 49 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) breaks […]
Read more...In California, a common type of truck accident is when the truck “jackknifes.” Jackknifing refers to the act of when the trailer of a large semi-truck pushes the front, towing truck itself to the side. It can also occur when the front aspect of the truck is pushed all the way around so that it […]
Read more...As of 2020, there were almost 230 million licensed drivers in the United States. That number represents the majority of adults in the country. However, just because you possess a driver’s license doesn’t mean you have the right to drive any type of vehicle. Every driver’s license grants the holder the right to drive a […]
Read more...We share the road with semi-trucks each day. They are an efficient and cost-effective form of transporting goods throughout California and the United States. But, unfortunately, semi-trucks can be extremely dangerous when they are involved in car accidents, partly because they weigh much more than a passenger vehicle. How Much Do Semi-Trucks Weigh? Semi-trucks are […]
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