Common Causes of Truck Accidents Did you know that according to forecasts, road crashes are expected to become the fifth leading cause of death by 2030 in the USA? Among every kind of accident, truck accidents are the most catastrophic. They are more likely to cause death and severe injury. When these accidents are between
File an Injury Lawsuit in Case of Truck Collision If you have ever been in a truck accident, you know the trials and tribulations it can bring especially if you are at a suffering end. While the process of filing an injury lawsuit in such a case seems crucial yet only a few people are
What are Mechanical Failures? Mechanical failures do cause truck accident injuries. This is important for truck accident victims to know, as those responsible for a mechanical failure may be liable for their injuries. If you or a loved one was injured due to a mechanical failure, you must determine who is at fault. Who is
Choose an Experienced Truck Accident Attorney to Handle Your Claim Choosing an experienced Florida truck accident attorney to handle your claim may help you achieve a positive outcome. You can take several steps to find the attorney who is right for your truck accident case. Whether you are bringing a lawsuit or insurance claim, a
Motor Vehicle Fatality Rate In The United States 2020 According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were about 30,000 to 34,000 motor vehicle-related deaths on U.S. roadways every year from 2010 to 2018. In addition to fatal accidents, about 5.3 million to 6.8 million police-reported motor vehicle crashes were reported every year
National Trucking Accidents Statistics In 2016, large trucks traveled 287.9 billion miles—slightly less than 10 percent of the total miles traveled by motor vehicles that year. To be classified as a large truck, a motor vehicle must weigh at least 10,000 pounds. A typical commercial motor (CMV) large truck driver drives faster and must compensate
Commercial Truck Accidents Settlements These five large settlements and verdicts for commercial truck accidents show how personal injury law goes to work when carriers, corporations, and parts manufacturers are negligent in their safety-related duties—and people are injured or killed as a result. #1: Tracey Morgan vs. Walmart Settlement: $90 million* In 2014, media outlets thrust
There have been a lot of reports in the Florida news this summer regarding deadly trucking accidents. In Brooksville, five people were burned to death in their pickup truck when it was hit by a box truck. The pickup was heading west on U.S. 98 in northern Hernando County while the box truck traveled south
How do I tell if the truck driver or his or her employer was liable for my injuries in a Boynton Beach truck accident? Discussing an 18-wheeler accident with an 18 wheeler accident lawyer in Boynton Beachat Wolf & Pravato can help you determine truck accident liability. Liability may lie with the driver, his or her
Talking with a truck accident lawyer in Fort Lauderdale may help determine accident liability when you or a loved one has suffered serious or fatal injuries in a truck crash. You may be able to seek compensation through a truck accident claim. Liability is often assumed to lie with the driver of the truck. While that can be the
