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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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Attorney Hunt Willis had two 2020 cases listed in North Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s annual listing of the previous year’s top verdicts and settlements that published today. Lawyers Weekly editor David Donovan introduced the list with an article on how the pandemic did not ultimately change how lawyers were able to […]

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 […]

Truck accident cases are frequently far more complicated than accidents involving cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles. When the driver that caused the accident or the trucking company involved is based out of state, that adds a further layer of complexity to an already challenging situation. Accident victims can have an […]

North Carolina experiences a diverse range of weather conditions throughout the year, from heavy rainstorms and dense fog to icy winter roads. While these weather patterns pose challenges for all drivers, they are particularly hazardous for truck drivers. The size and weight of commercial trucks make them more difficult to […]