Illegal Truck Stops: The Problems & Accident-Related Risks
Motor vehicles parked on the shoulder of a road or highway are not an uncommon sight. Flat tires, crashes and other incidents can result in the need for drivers to…
3 Things Truckers MUST Know When They Are Injured On the Job
Accidents can happen anytime, anywhere, regardless of how careful, experienced and diligent you may be. When these accidents involve job-related trucking wrecks, injured truckers can be left with devastating, lasting…
Is the Shortage of Truck Drivers Contributing to More Trucking Wrecks?
Over the past decade, an increasing shortage of truck drivers has been plaguing the trucking industry. While various factors have likely contributed to the shortage of truckers, the results have…
When Trucking Companies Can Be Held Responsible for an Accident
Motor carriers are required to abide by various laws, rules and regulations in order to minimize the risk that their commercial trucks and drivers will be involved in accidents. All…
Injured on the Job While Driving a Truck? 6 Key Reasons to Speak with a Lawyer
Truckers who are hurt in work-related accidents can have various options for seeking financial recovery. While it can be difficult to know where to turn in the aftermath of these…
Medical Examination Certifications: What Truckers Should & Should Not Do in These Exams
Truck drivers are required to undergo medical examination certifications (MECs) when applying for commercial drivers’ licenses (CDLs) and every two years thereafter to maintain their CDLs. These MECs are focused…
Dashboard Cameras, Telematics Devices & Driver Logs: The Essentials to Protecting Your Truck Accident Case When Injured on the Job
After a truck wreck, it can be difficult for injured truck drivers to know what exactly caused the crash, who is liable and whether they may be entitled to compensation.…
Injured While Driving for a Trucking Company? Here’s What Motor Carriers May Do to Protect Themselves against a Future Claim
Commercial truck drivers are about three times more likely to suffer job-related injuries, when compared to other workers in the private sector.1 When these injuries occur in the course of…
5 Things You Need to Do If You Are Injured on the Job While Driving a Truck
No matter how careful, attentive and experienced truckers may be, accidents can still happen. When they do, knowing what to do in the aftermath can be crucial to helping truckers…
After a Truck Accident: How to Preserve Evidence & Protect Your Case
The preservation of evidence can be pivotal to the success of any accident claim, including those arising from truck wrecks. After all, evidence can be the key to proving fault…