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 […]
Read more...Maintaining a safe speed for commercial vehicles involves more than merely following the posted speed limit. In fact, the law explicitly connects a vehicle’s speed and road conditions by stating that vehicles must operate at a reasonably safe speed given external conditions. This means that vehicles could travel at a speed far under the posted […]
Read more...You may be wondering, “How do I sue the post office?” after a collision with a USPS mail truck in Los Angeles. If you get into a USPS mail truck accident, you can file a government tort claim and later a lawsuit if the accident was the USPS driver’s fault. Nevertheless, pursuing your claim will […]
Read more...Virtually all vehicles traveling on the road are vulnerable to truck accidents. You can contribute to safer roads by reporting unsafe truck drivers to the authorities. Keep reading to get all of the information you need to report a truck driving recklessly. Examples of Dangerous Driving Driving that demonstrates a disregard or disrespect for other […]
Read more...The posted speed limit on most California highways is 65 mph. A few highways in California allow vehicles to drive up to 70 mph. Despite this, most trucks are required to drive at slower speeds. According to the California Vehicle Code, a truck with three or more axles may not drive more than 55 mph […]
Read more...Truck drivers play an integral role in helping transport and deliver goods day in and day out. However, truck driving can be tiring and stressful, and sometimes the job takes a toll on drivers. When tired drivers are on the road, this increases the chances of a truck accident occurring. A truck accident attorney can […]
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