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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Was Your Truck Accident Caused by an Unsafe Load?
Truck accidents are some of the most serious accidents that occur on our roadways. Because of their size and weight, a truck accident typically involves extreme forces that can cause severe injuries to other drivers and even result in death. Many of these accidents are the result of negligence either […]
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 […]
What You Need to Know About Jackknife Truck Accidents
Because of their size and weight, trucks present unique hazards to other vehicles on the road. One of those hazards is the risk of a “jackknife” accident that can result in multi-vehicle accidents and severe injuries for anyone involved. If you have been injured in a jackknife accident, a Raleigh […]
911 Caller Reported Dump Truck Driver Prior to Collision
According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, tractor-trailer and large truck crashes resulted in nearly 4,000 deaths, and more than 104,000 injuries in the most recent year for which statistics are available, 2012. This shocking number of deaths and injuries, according to some, is due in part to businesses […]
Major Commercial Vehicle Crashes Are Complex Scenarios For Injury Victims
Legal cases involving major commercial motor vehicle wrecks can be some of the most complex scenarios a victim can face when figuring out whether they have a claim for serious injury and against whom. Commercial motor vehicle companies and their insurers know this, which is why they are often on […]
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