Trucks are much heavier than passenger vehicles making them difficult to stop. When they collide with other vehicles, the driver and passenger of those vehicles often suffer catastrophic injuries. Victims of truck accidents often have an extremely difficult time obtaining full and fair compensation for their injuries. Why are truck […]
Category: Trucking Accidents
Hit by a Tractor-Trailer – What are My Rights?
Being involved in an accident with a tractor-trailer can be a terrifying experience. Not only can these large trucks cause severe injuries and extensive property damage, but they can also result in wrongful death. If you or a loved one has been impacted by an accident involving a tractor-trailer, it […]
Proving Liability in North Carolina Truck Accident Cases
Truck accidents are among the most devastating types of vehicle collisions, often resulting in severe injuries, extensive property damage, and fatalities. In North Carolina, victims of truck accidents face unique challenges when seeking compensation due to the complex nature of these cases. Establishing liability is a critical step in obtaining […]
Recovering Damages in North Carolina Truck Accident Lawsuits – 5 Things You Need to Know
Truck accidents can cause life-altering injuries, significant property damage, and emotional trauma. Victims of such accidents often face mounting medical bills, lost wages, and physical and emotional suffering. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident in North Carolina, you have the right to pursue compensation through a lawsuit. Understanding […]
Common Violations of Trucking Industry Regulations
While all drivers are subject to state and local traffic laws, commercial truck drivers are subject to federal trucking regulations promulgated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), an agency of the Department of Transportation. These regulations impose numerous obligations on drivers and trucking companies in order to protect […]
Truck Driver Arrested For I-95 Crash that Killed Five People
State troopers have arrested a tractor-trailer driver after a fiery crash on I-95 in Wilson County that took the lives of five people Wednesday afternoon. News reports indicate that speeding was a factor in the collision. “Sadly, this is one of the worst highway tragedies in North Carolina history,” expressed […]
What You Need to Do After a Truck Accident in Raleigh
Truck accidents in Raleigh and elsewhere around North Carolina have the potential to result in high-impact injuries or catastrophic damages. When such accidents occur, victims often feel shaken and unsure about what to do next. However, taking the wrong steps could negatively impact your ability to receive full compensation for […]
Who is Responsible? Understanding Truck Accident Liability in Raleigh
When truck accidents occur in Raleigh or elsewhere throughout North Carolina, determining liability can be a complex task. However, determining legal responsibility is essential to understanding the individuals or parties who are responsible for injuries or fatalities resulting from such accidents, and it requires a careful examination of the circumstances […]
Truck Accidents Caused by Soft Road Shoulders
You may have seen signs warning of a “soft shoulder” and not given it much thought. A soft shoulder is when the side of the road is a different material than the roadway itself, such as compacted dirt, gravel, or other materials. By contrast, interstates and other major highways tend […]
Truck Accidents: Not Just Semi-Trucks
When you mention truck accidents, most people immediately think of the 18-wheeled semi-trucks that are ubiquitous on your roads and highways. While those trucks do pose considerable hazards in the event of an accident, they tend to overshadow the reality that there are many other trucks on the road that […]