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Can I Claim Compensation if I was Partly at Fault for a Truck Accident?
Being hurt in a truck accident is devastating. You will likely incur high medical bills to treat your injuries and you may not be able to return to work to earn an income to pay for them. Your injuries may also render you unable to enjoy the activities you once did. If someone else,… Read More »
What to Expect if Your Truck Accident Claim Goes to Trial
The majority of truck accident claims in Texas are resolved in a settlement long before they get to the courtroom. When the disputing parties can negotiate a fair settlement, it is less expensive, less stressful, and a faster process for everyone involved. However, there are times when the liable party, or the insurance company… Read More »
Who is at Fault in a Rear End Truck Accident?
When many people think of rear-end accidents, they often imagine two passenger vehicles involved in a wreck. However, these collisions can also involve large transport trucks and in these cases, rear-end accidents are not the minor events they usually are when smaller vehicles are involved. Due to the size and weight of transport trucks,… Read More »
Strategies Insurance Companies Use to Deny or Reduce Truck Accident Claims
If you have been hurt by a negligent truck driver or truck driving company, you may be able to file a claim with the liable party’s insurance company for damages. People often think that after an accident, insurance will be available to help them recover the cost of their medical expenses, lost income, and… Read More »
Common Challenges in Amazon Delivery Truck Accident Claims
Today, online shopping is more popular than it ever has been and Amazon is the largest online retailer in the United States. With so many Amazon packages being delivered every day, by so many different drivers, accidents are bound to occur. Just like after any other type of accident, you may be able to… Read More »
What are the No-Zones Around a Truck?
The dangerous blind spots around large commercial vehicles are referred to as ‘no-zones.’ These blind spots have earned their nickname due to the fact that when smaller cars are in these areas, they can disappear from the truck driver’s view. As such, drivers of passenger vehicles should do everything they can to avoid being… Read More »
How Do Delivery Van Drivers Cause Pedestrian Accidents?
Delivery van drivers are no more immune to getting into an accident than other motorists. Many times, these accidents involve other vehicles but pedestrians are even more at risk of being hurt by a delivery van driver than they are other types of motorists. Sadly, children are even more vulnerable to being hit by… Read More »
What is Vicarious Liability and How Does it Impact Truck Accident Claims?
If you are injured by an 18-wheeler due to another party’s negligence, you may be able to file a lawsuit against the liable party for compensation. Truck drivers are often liable, or at-fault, for these accidents but there may be times when you can also sue the trucking company for vicarious liability. Unlike suing… Read More »
What Causes Delivery Vans to Roll Over?
Delivery vans are more prevalent on the roads today than ever before. As more and more people continue to shop online, they become more reliant on these delivery vans that bring the packages they need right to their door. While convenient, drivers of delivery vans can become involved in an accident just like any… Read More »
How Does a Company’s Pay Structure Contribute to Accidents?
There are many companies that rely on delivery drivers to transport their goods to customers, including UPS, FedEx, Amazon, and others. The drivers of these company vehicles can act negligently by speeding, failing to yield, and otherwise violating traffic laws. However, while it is easy to assume that delivery drivers are always to blame… Read More »