If you or a loved one was involved in an accident caused by a semi-truck, you have the option to: Sue the negligent party in a lawsuit Settle with the at-fault party’s insurance company without going to court Bring multiple lawsuits if you were injured and also lost a loved one in the collision Your …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that more than 30,000 people die in accidents involving motor vehicles in the United States every year. The most damaging of these accidents involve trucks, which can affect multiple vehicles at a time and cause significant injuries in an instant. These crashes cost billions of dollars …
Large trucks cause thousands of accidents each year. Injured victims or their loved ones can hold negligent drivers or their employers liable for any injuries. Choosing the right lawyer to champion your case is one of the most important decisions you will make. How can you make this critical decision? What are the top qualities …
According to a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) study published on Distraction.gov, truckers who text while driving a commercial vehicle are more than 23 times more likely to cause a crash or near-crash than those who refrain from texting while driving. For this reason, FMCSA created truck driver texting and driving rules which make …
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires drug and alcohol testing for truck drivers following certain accidents. The Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act, passed in 1991, outlines these requirements. This law identifies who must submit to testing, when, and in what situations. The driver’s employer may do testing outside of these specific guidelines, but the …
Delivery trucks and long haul semi-trucks are common on Columbus highways. And the mere size of the truck poses a considerable and potentially fatal threat to other cars and motorists on the road. Two types of especially dangerous accidents are override truck accidents and underride truck accidents. Underride accident – An accident in which a …
Driving while intoxicated is irresponsible, illegal, and deadly. In 2013, one person died every 52 minutes in an alcohol-related traffic accident, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That’s over 10,000 people who could still be alive today had drivers acted responsibly. Drunk driving truck accidents are not taken lightly, considering that a semi …
Lack of driver training and experience translates into significant crash risks. In fact, when truckers are at fault in an accident, inexperience is the third most commonly cited contributing factor, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Large Truck Crash Causation Study. (Only driver fatigue and unfamiliarity with the area contribute to more …
Big trucks are used to transport large quantities of items. But when these items aren’t loaded properly, or when a truck is filled beyond maximum capacity, things can quickly become dangerous. For example, some common types of injuries that victims sustain in serious car accidents (like truck crashes) are cracked skulls and puncture injuries. Improperly …
Rollover truck accidents can cause substantial injuries and damages not only to the truck occupants, but also to other surrounding vehicles. Below are some of the factors that increase risks of rollover accidents and various causes of them. Truck Factors that Increase Risk of Rollover The susceptibility of large trucks to rollover accidents depends a …
Type in “tanker truck chemical spill” into Google and the results go on for pages. This is obviously a very real and very dangerous accident. On June 17, 2014 in the town of Sidney, Ohio, a chemical leaking from a tanker truck closed down Interstate 75 for a period of time and saw 5,000 people …
When the cause of the accident is attributed to a truck driver, in 88% of these instances it is the truck driver’s fault, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Problems with the vehicle or environmental factors may be to blame for the other accidents. For example, truck drivers who make an illegal …
After a trucking accident in Columbus, it is extremely important to seek medical treatment immediately, and then proceed by gathering all of the items and documents necessary to begin a personal injury case on your behalf. A personal injury lawsuit can help you secure the damages to help you recover, and can help highlight possible …
If you know of someone who has been injured in a trucking accident that a trucker caused, or you have experienced this ordeal yourself, then you most likely understand the resulting pain and suffering, as well as the desire to hold the truck driver and trucking company responsible for the driver’s negligent actions. But while …
When you file a truck accident claim or decide to file a lawsuit after an accident, one of the first things you’ll need to do is begin collecting evidence to support your claim. It’s important to collect any and all evidence pertaining to your accident straightaway because if you delay, evidence could be lost or …
Commercial trucks like semis and tractor-trailers are often part of a large trucking company that manages thousands of drivers across the country. Truck companies can be just as liable for causing a truck accident as the drivers they employ, and you may find yourself filing a claim against the company when seeking damages. Determining When …
New trucking laws went into effect on July 1, 2013. These laws changed the hours of service regulations for drivers of large trucks. The government wants to ensure truckers do not become fatigued during their travels. In general, a truck driver may drive no more than 11 or 14 hours before they must take a …
Big rigs are designed to transport huge amounts of cargo long distances. There are many parties involved in the safe transport of the cargo, and a single act of negligence could prove harmful or fatal – especially if the truck is carrying hazardous cargo. There are many regulations regarding cargo trucks, and failure to comply …
Multiple parties could hold truck accident liability, as truck accident claims can be complex. Sometimes it requires a thorough investigation to determine what caused the crash and who is liable for injuries sustained in it. This is where an injured victim could benefit from seeking a consultation with a Columbus accident lawyer for legal counsel …
