Whether operating a small van or a massive tractor-trailer, drivers of delivery trucks in North Carolina have an obligation to follow commercial safety requirements and traffic rules. If they fail to fulfill those obligations, a truck accident attorney can work to hold them and the companies they work for liable […]
Category: Trucking Accidents
What are the Obligations of Delivery Truck Drivers? North Carolina Truck Accident Guide
Insurance Issues in Truck Accidents vs. Car Accidents
In legal terms, a truck accident is not just a bigger car accident. These accidents might happen on the same types of roads. They might even produce the same injuries. But the insurance issues and related dynamics of lawsuits to recover damages for accident injuries are very different in these […]
When Trucking Companies Fail to Provide Adequate Training
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reports that well over 5,000 vehicles are involved in truck accidents in North Carolina every year. Over 3,000 people in our state are injured each year in truck accidents. Many of those injuries prove to be fatal. Truck accidents are a major problem in […]
Drug Testing Requirements for Truck Drivers: Could They Impact Your Recovery After a Truck Accident?
In the battle to establish liability in a truck accident, the legal teams representing victims need to use every tool at their disposal to defeat the trucking industry’s and insurance companies’ defense tactics. The federal government provides extensive regulations that can often be leveraged to an accident victim’s advantage if […]
How Evidence from AI Dashcams Could Be Used For and Against You in a Truck Accident Case
Every bit of evidence matters in a truck accident case. And because of the technology used in modern commercial trucks, there is a lot of evidence potentially available. Many trucks now use dashcams with integrated artificial intelligence to monitor driver actions and the conditions around the vehicle. Evidence from this […]
Single Vehicle Accidents When Someone Other Than the Driver is at Fault
In collisions involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other vehicles, it makes sense that the accident was likely caused by one of the drivers. If a crash involves only one vehicle, such as when a car hits a telephone pole, the driver is usually held to blame for causing the collision. […]
How Improperly Loaded Cargo Causes Truck Accidents
If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, it is absolutely crucial to determine what caused the collision and who’s responsible for your injuries. Without this information—and the evidence to prove it—you will not be able to obtain full compensation for the effects of your injuries, including your pain, suffering, […]
Interstate Accidents
The state of North Carolina is laced with various major interstate highways – 95, 40, 74, 540, and 85, just to name a few. They serve a vital purpose in our state’s economic and social networks, helping businesses thrive and communities grow. They do pose unique hazards for drivers that […]
Four Common Causes of Truck Accidents
Durham, Raleigh, and Wilmington are three of North Carolina’s largest cities and are home to approximately one million North Carolinians. As a result, there is a significant amount of truck traffic in, out, and around these cities, shipping and delivering goods to residents and businesses alike. Truck accidents are not […]
“It Was an Accident!” – Understanding Negligence
Whether it’s medical malpractice, a car accident, or a slip and fall accident, most of the personal injury claims that a Durham personal injury lawyer handles require that you prove that the responsible party was negligent in some way. However, negligence can be a difficult concept for non-lawyers to understand […]
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