AAJ Supports Legislation to Update Insurance Trucking Minimums for Wreck Victims
Representatives Jesús G. “Chuy” García (D-Ill.) and Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.) have introduced the INSURANCE Act, a bill that ensures greater accountability to families injured or killed in truck crashes....
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Dangerously Parked Trucks Lead to Increased Collisions on the Road
Truck operators have an obligation to park their vehicles out of harm’s way, but too often they will cut corners. The incentive to do this is often caused by trying to maximize delivery time, because...
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Litigation Tips Related to Truck Driver Fatigue
In our practice litigating complex matters against large trucking companies, we have seen what damage fatigued truckers can do to the average auto on American highways. When you’re looking for an...
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Bipartisanship Legislation Seeks to Protect Drivers from Deadly Underride...
In early March, Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) and U.S. Representatives Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) and Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA) reintroduced the Stop Underrides Act. Underride...
View ArticleTrucking Accidents: How to Avoid Them
Accidents involving commercial trucks are especially dangerous and unfortunately happen with alarming regularity. When trucks that weigh up to 80,000 pounds collide with other vehicles on the road, the...
View ArticleThe Recent Growth of E-Commerce and its Effect on the Trucking Industry
Thanks to its convenience and accessibility, e-commerce’s boom over the past few decades has changed many facets of life, including the way we shop, spend, live, and generally go about our day-to-day...
View ArticleInjured in an Accident With a Mail Truck? You Have Options.
If you were injured in an accident involving a United States Postal Service mail truck, you might assume that you’re out of options. It must be impossible to sue a government agency, right? Well,...
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What percentage of accidents are caused by trucks?
Of the 6,756,000 motor vehicle crashes reported in 2019, over 164,000 involved large trucks. Furthermore, in 2019, 97% of the people killed in accidents involving semi-trucks were occupants of...
View ArticleTruck Driver Negligent Hiring: A Deadly Issue
Would you feel comfortable driving a gargantuan truck measuring 70 feet, weighing 80,000 pounds, where you are sitting 10 feet above everyone else? Probably not, but semi-truck safety isn’t about...
View ArticleImproperly Parked Trucks: A Common Hazard on American Roadways
We have seen in our practice the accident report on a wreck with a truck may not provide an accurate picture of what caused the accident. We have represented people nationwide where parked...
View ArticleMedical conditions that disqualify people from being truck drivers
What disqualifies you from being a truck driver? Several medical conditions can play a crucial role in determining a person’s eligibility to drive an 80,000-pound commercial vehicle. After all, if a...
View ArticleWhat should I do if the trucking company contacts me after the accident?
The aftermath of a truck accident can be a devastating, confusing time – especially if you’ve suffered a severe injury. Unfortunately, that won’t stop the semi truck’s insurance company from trying to...
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