Category Archives: Truck Accident
What Not to Do When Dealing with the Insurance Company After a Truck Accident
If you were hurt in a truck accident and another person’s or entity’s negligence is to blame, you can file a claim against the careless party to obtain damages for your medical expenses, lost income, and other losses. To obtain compensation, you must file a claim with the insurance company. Insurance companies are big… Read More »
What are Common Types of Truck Accidents?
Of all the different types of accidents on the road, those involving commercial trucks are some of the most serious. Truck accidents can happen in a number of ways, depending on driver behavior, road conditions, and the cargo being carried. There are also many different types of truck accidents. Our San Antonio truck accident… Read More »
How to Help Your San Antonio Truck Accident Lawyer Win Your Case
After a crash involving a large truck, choosing the right San Antonio truck accident lawyer is one of the most important steps you will take. If you have been involved in an accident with a truck and you believe you have the right to compensation, it is critical that you know what you are… Read More »
How to Prove FMCSA Violations After a Truck Accident
Texas has the most registered transport trucks and truck drivers in the country, meaning it is also the state with the largest number of 18-wheelers on the road. These vehicles are extremely important, as they carry and deliver everything from construction materials to groceries people buy every day. Sharing the roads with these massive… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »