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 […]
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 […]
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