Category Archives: Trucking Accidents
Federal Regulations for the Trucking Industry
Have you been injured in a trucking accident? The trucking industry is highly regulated and collisions between trucks and vehicles are more challenging and legally complex than car accidents. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is a branch of the United States Department of Transportation that governs all rules and regulations related to… Read More »
Why Should I File a Truck Accident Lawsuit?
Over the past couple of months, we have published blogs and pages on our site that discuss why truck accidents are so devastating for survivors and their families. Commercial trucks, also called 18-wheelers, are by far the largest and heaviest vehicles you can encounter while driving. Even collisions at low speeds are capable of… Read More »
Who is Liable for My Truck Accident?
Previous blogs on our website discussed the devastation truck accidents cause for survivors and their family members. However, you should also know that one or more parties can be liable for damages from a truck accident. There are cases where the driver’s employer is also liable. Trucking companies could have to pay a plaintiff… Read More »
Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Pennsylvania
Wilkes Barre Truck Accident Lawyer Explains Common Causes Trucks are the largest vehicles on the road, which alsomakes them among the most dangerous. Fully loaded 18-wheelers can weigh up to80,000 pounds and may travel at speeds of up to 65 miles per hour. Commercialtrucks cause massive destruction when they slam into other objects or… Read More »