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Truck Accidents and Negligence

Trucks tend to pose one of the biggest safety threats to other motorists on the road due to their sheer size and weight. In the event of a small error on the truck driver’s part, then the damages and injuries … Continue reading →

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Understanding And Reducing Truck Driver Fatigue Requires More Research

Researchers have found that truck driver fatigue contributes to a number of accidents on today’s roadways. Currently, however, there are no clear answers regarding how to reduce accidents like these. The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine recently put … Continue reading →

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Why Truck Blowouts Are Dangerous

Semi-trucks have a lot more tires than the average passenger vehicle. It is easy to assume that the additional tires will help the truck avoid problems if there is a blowout or other tire issues. While the additional tires do … Continue reading →

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Should I Get A Quick Response Team After A Truck Accident?

Really serious accidents that involve trucks happen frequently. The roads and highways in and around Minneapolis have their fair share of big trucks on them. If you happen to get involved in an accident that involves a truck, the experience … Continue reading →

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Should I Give A Statement To The Insurance Company After A Truck Accident?

Driving is quite a dangerous endeavor but it is still much safer to drive today than it was in previous years. In the state of Minnesota, the MnDOT (Minnesota Department of Transportation) has reported that there is an accident every … Continue reading →

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The Effect A Shortage Of Truck Drivers Has On Safety

All roads from highways to interstates are used by semi-trucks, big rigs, and 18-wheelers. With these vehicles on all roads, many people are surprised to find out that there is a lack of approximately 60,000 commercial truck drivers. One analysis … Continue reading →

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Do I Need To Release My Medical Records After Being Injured In A Truck Accident?

In most cases, truck accidents are quite serious and can cause very serious injuries. The truck driver or owner’s insurance provider will often try to contact you following the accident. Insurance adjusters will try to ask questions regarding your accident … Continue reading →

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Do You Need A Trucking Attorney?

If you have been in any type of auto accident, you may wonder if you need the assistance of an attorney. This is something that depends on a number of factors and you need to know what they are. If … Continue reading →

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Liability For Improper Cargo Loading Accidents

Liability For Improper Cargo Loading Accidents Falling cargo is one of the most serious threats to road safety. when trucks lose a partial or an entire load, it can cause serious danger to other vehicles on the road. Avoiding the … Continue reading →

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Damages That Can Be Claimed In Trucking Accident Cases

Semi-truck accidents are often extremely severe, resulting in major injuries that are difficult and costly to treat. When your case goes to court, you can seek damages related to both your tangible and intangible losses. Typically, personal injury victims are … Continue reading →

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What Compensation Can I Get For An Injury In A Big Rig Accident?

Our Minnesota roads see their fair share of accidents, and commercial trucks are involved in many of them. Adding a heavy truck into the mix with smaller passenger vehicles tends to make the injuries incurred by all parties more serious. … Continue reading →

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Truck Accidents and Negligence

Because of their considerable size and weight, trucks can pose a larger threat to safety while operating alongside other motorists in CA. If the driver were to make a small error, the damage to smaller vehicles and their occupants could … Continue reading →

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The Shortage Of Truck Drivers And Its Effect On Safety

18-wheelers, semi-trucks and big rig trucks are seen on all roads from interstates to highways. With these vehicles everywhere, most people will be surprised to learn that there is a shortage of around 60,000 commercial truck drivers. One analysis has … Continue reading →

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Should I Provide The Insurance Company With A Statement Following A Truck Accident?

Driving is safer today than it ever was in the past. However, it is still very dangerous. The Florida Department of Transportation (MnDOT) reports that an accident takes place in the state about once per minute. Fortunately, many of these … Continue reading →

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Liability For Improper Cargo Loading Accidents

Trucks can pose a serious threat to our roads’ safety in Georgia. Falling cargo is one of the major concerns. Whenever a truck loses either an entire or partial load, it can cause very dangerous situations for other drivers on … Continue reading →

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Do I Need To Release My Medical Records After Sustaining Injuries From A Truck Accident?

Truck accidents are in most cases very serious and can result in extremely severe injuries. It is very common that the owner’s insurance provider or the driver of the truck will try to make contact with you after the accident. … Continue reading →

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Do I Need To Have A Quick Response Team Following A Truck Accident?

Serious accidents involving trucks occur quite often. There are a fair amount of big rigs out on the roads in the Texas area. When you are in an accident involving a truck, it can be really scary. After a big-rig … Continue reading →