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After a truck accident, you may be wondering if you should hire an attorney. Not every personal injury case requires one, but many truck accident claims are incredibly complex, and an attorney’s resources can significantly increase your chance of success. Here are a few situations when it is in your best interests to have legal representation. Injuries Are Severe Truck accidents often cause devastating and life-changing injuries, which is why in most cases, hiring a trucking accident...

Rental trucks may not be as large as commercial trucks, but they can still cause significant damage in an accident. Anyone who has a license can rent a truck and they are not required to go through special training. As a result, there are many collisions involving rental trucks each year, and who is at fault will depend on the unique circumstances of each case. Rental Truck Driver Liability The rental truck driver is responsible for adhering...

Semi-trucks have significant blind spots compared to passenger vehicles, also referred to as no-zones. They extend to the front, back, and both sides of large trucks. As a result, many accidents occur when vehicles travel in a truck’s no-zone. The Four Major No-Zones Large trucks have four major blind spots: Left Side Under Mirror and Extending Back From the driver’s door toward the back of the truck, visibility is challenging. Any vehicle in the left lane traveling...

After a truck accident, there may be more than one liable party. The truck driver is the party most often assumed to be responsible, but it is not uncommon for victims to pursue claims against multiple defendants. Multiple Defendants Means Multiple Insurance Companies When there are multiple liable parties, it also means dealing with several insurance companies. As a result, the case can quickly become complex and delay a quick settlement. Frequently when there are multiple defendants,...

When a lane is designated for “trucks only,” it is solely intended for large trucks. The purpose of a truck-only lane is to separate these heavy vehicles from other passenger cars on the road. Doing so helps minimize the risk of a catastrophic truck accident occurring. How Truck-Only Lanes Work Many states restrict which lanes trucks can travel in, but truck-only lanes are not very common. A truck-only lane is often separated from the rest of the...