Can You Sue a Truck Company for Damaging Your Car?
With Reno’s heavy traffic and constant commercial vehicle activity, truck accidents are not uncommon. If the truck driver was at fault, you might wonder, “Can you sue the trucking company for damages?” The short answer is yes, but the process is not always simple. Here is what you need to do to take the necessary steps in this situation. Who Is Responsible When a Truck Hits Your Car? Figuring out who’s at fault in a truck accident in Reno can be more difficult than a car crash. Sometimes, [...]
What Happens to the Career of a Semi Truck Driver After a Wreck?
A semi-truck accident can change a driver’s career in an instant. Whether the crash is minor or severe, truck drivers often face professional and financial consequences. Depending on the circumstances that occurred in the crash, a driver can find it difficult to find a new job, lose their commercial driver’s license (CDL), or even face legal action. That’s why it’s important that drivers are prepared for potential challenges and take steps to protect their careers. What is the Immediate Aftermath of a Trucking Crash? After a truck accident [...]
How Many Accidents Are Caused by Truck Driver Fatigue?
Truck driver fatigue is a major factor in roadway accidents, often leading to devastating consequences. Commercial truck drivers often spend long hours behind the wheel, sometimes pushing their limits to meet tight deadlines. When they become fatigued, reaction times slow, concentration decreases, and the risk of a serious crash gets worse. Fatigue-Related Truck Accidents Fatigue contributes to a significant number of truck accidents each year. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), driver fatigue is one of the leading causes of crashes involving large trucks. Studies [...]
The Rate of Drug Use Among Truck Drivers
What is the longest road trip you’ve ever taken? Most folks who go on a family vacation might clock five to seven hours of driving time before pulling over to spend the night. Truck drivers are allowed to drive up to 11 hours each day with just a 30-minute break. Why would they put themselves through such strenuous conditions? For a truck driver, it’s all about racking up the miles, making a delivery, and picking up the next load. Because of this solitary life, truckers are at a [...]
What Truck Accident Damages Cover
The good news for Nevada drivers is we are on the list of the states with the lowest percentage of large trucks involved in fatal crashes. The rate is just 7%, according to the National Safety Council. Unfortunately, any truck accident can lead to catastrophe for anyone involved. If you’ve been involved in an accident with a truck, there will be a lot to sort through, starting with whoever was at fault. If it can be established the truck driver was driving negligently, you are entitled to pursue [...]
The Dangers of Tanker Truck Accidents
A tanker truck spill is going to mean delays. That was certainly the case in a recent accident outside of Vegas involving a tanker truck that spilled over 1,000 gallons of fuel, forcing the closure of all northbound lanes on I-15. While delays like these aren't welcomed, they are a more favorable outcome than a tanker truck colliding with another vehicle, resulting in serious injury or a fatality. An accident with a tanker truck can lead to devastating injuries for motorists and their passengers. These kinds of accidents [...]
How To Handle the Insurance Company After a Truck Accident
After any type of accident, the insurance companies of the policyholders will be notified. That’s especially true with an accident involving a truck. Not only will the truck driver’s insurance company be notified, but also the trucking company’s carrier. Representatives from those companies will start to reach out to you. When you are fielding calls from insurance adjusters, even those who seem friendly, you want to protect yourself at all costs. This is a confusing and vulnerable time. How you respond can have a major impact on what [...]
Tactics Trucking Companies Use to Avoid Paying Truck Crash Victims
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, there were 156,553 large truck accidents throughout the United States in 2023. Those affected have the right to pursue compensation if there were injuries and damages. While many trucking companies act ethically and responsibly, others employ questionable practices to minimize their costs and push accident victims into difficult situations. When an unscrupulous trucking company is involved in an accident, they often try to avoid paying the victims. Unfortunately, some companies use a variety of tactics to reduce or eliminate their financial [...]
Who Is Liable for Uber Freight Accidents in Nevada?
A negligent driver, carrier, truck manufacturer, and a government agency or contractor are some of the potentially liable parties in Uber Freight accidents. A rigorous investigation is required in most Uber Freight accidents to determine what took place and why. A comprehensive analysis of the evidence may demonstrate that multiple parties are liable for the accident. Potentially Liable Parties in an Uber Freight Accident Driver An Uber Freight accident may occur due to a driver’s negligent actions like speeding, drunk driving, fatigued driving, or distracted driving. In such a [...]
These Dangerous Maneuvers Increase the Risk of Trucking Accidents
Making quick lane changes, moving too fast in response to changing conditions, tailgating, running yellow lights, and overtaking other vehicles are examples of dangerous maneuvers that elevate the risk of trucking accidents. These careless maneuvers are already disastrous when performed in small passenger cars. They are likely to cause more catastrophic accidents when performed by huge trucks. Common Dangerous Maneuvers That Truckers Make Making Careless Lane Switches Switching from one lane to another while operating a fully loaded commercial truck is riskier than doing the same in a [...]
