Truck Accidents
Who Is Liable in a Semi-Truck Crash, the Driver or the Company?
If you or a loved one was recently involved in a crash with an 18-wheeler, you know there’s an overwhelming number of things to do after the accident. You’re trying to focus on your recovery, but you may be facing sky-high medical bills as well as expensive bills to repair or replace your vehicle. Statistics…
Read MoreWhat Is the Average Semi-Truck Accident Settlement?
Crashes with 18-wheelers are especially dangerous because big trucks are substantially larger than the average passenger car. Injured people and their families have options after a collision with an 18-wheeler; most choose to file an insurance claim or lawsuit to recover their lost wages, pay for their medical bills, and get compensation for their pain and suffering.…
Read MoreHow Do Pre-existing Conditions Affect My 18-Wheeler Crash Claim?
After a truck accident, you just want to get your life back on track. However, a pre-existing condition can complicate your claims and make it hard to get the compensation you deserve. Sometimes, insurance adjusters will even deny valid injury claims because you had pre-existing back pain or arthritis. It seems unfair and unreasonable, and…
Read MoreWhen Should I Settle My 18-Wheeler Crash Claim?
After a serious 18-wheeler crash, most people’s top priorities focus on their health and safety. However, over time, you may start to wonder if a settlement is in your best interest. While you may be tempted to take a quick settlement, there’s a lot at stake when you agree to a lump-sum payout. At Andy…
Read More3 Things You Need to Know About Delivery Truck Crashes
Thanks to COVID-19, many of us are turning to online shopping for our groceries and other essentials. Compared to last year, online purchasing is up 55%, and we spent $66.3 billion online in July 2020 alone. Someone has to deliver all of those packages, and many times the drivers are overworked, undertrained, and under a…
Read MoreWhat Caused Your Truck Wreck? Find Out From the Black Box
You just survived a terrible truck accident, and now you’re fighting for your legal right to fair compensation. You have some evidence on your side: your medical records, the police report, and eyewitnesses, but the trucking company refuses to admit they were speeding when they lost control of the truck. You need evidence to support…
Read MoreAre We Keeping Truck Drivers Safe During the Coronavirus Crisis?
As the coronavirus threatens to disrupt the national supply chain, truckers keep our communities safe by stocking the supplies we need. This is an invaluable service, and we are very grateful to the drivers working for our health and comfort. Unfortunately, our country’s pressing needs are forcing truck drivers to work in unimaginable circumstances. Sometimes,…
Read MoreInjured in a Wreck? Make Sure You Get the Trucker’s Logbooks
After a truck accident, most victims have a lot of questions about the truck driver’s liability. You may suspect that the trucker was driving while drowsy, or that they being pressured to work long hours by their employer. In these cases, their logbooks may be essential to uncovering the truth. Nearly every truck on the…
Read MoreTruck Wrecks Are on the Rise in Alabama: Learn How to Stay Safe
Right now, there are thousands of big trucks on Alabama’s highways. Unfortunately, many trucking companies and drivers don’t follow our rules of the road. In 2018, 10,079 trucks crashed in our state, causing 2,629 injuries and 121 deaths in Alabama alone. These numbers have increased steadily since 2013. Big trucks don’t make Alabama roads safer…
Read MoreHow to Get a Fair Settlement in Your Semi Truck Crash Case
Somehow, you survived a terrible crash with an enormous, fully loaded semi-truck. You submit an insurance claim, expecting to be fairly compensated for your medical bills, lost income, destroyed property, and all the anguish the crash caused. But that’s not what happened. The company offered you an astonishingly low number that doesn’t even cover your…
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