Any time you’re sharing the road with a big rig, there’s the potential for a serious accident – but that potential may vary a lot depending on which company owns the truck. There are roughly 168,000 truck accidents every year. Approximately 3% of those accidents will...
Trucking Accidents
What is the average settlement for a truck accident in Ohio?
If you’ve been injured in a truck accident in Ohio, it is only natural to wonder what kind of settlement you could receive. Settlement amounts for truck accident claims can vary widely – largely based on the specifics of each case, such as the extent of your injuries...
Steps to take when you’re in an accident with an Amazon delivery truck
E-commerce has taken the United States by storm – and consumers are already gearing up for another holiday season that will have hundreds of thousands of Amazon delivery trucks out there on the roads delivering packages straight to doorsteps. Unfortunately, many of...
Who is liable in a trucking accident?
Truck accidents are potentially worse than collisions that only involve passenger autos due to the vast size and weight differences. Truck collisions often cause severe injuries that require extensive medical treatment, leaving those injured with financial hardships....
Ohio I-70 Bus Crash: Urgent Call for Commercial Vehicle Safety
The recent heart-wrenching incident on I-70 in Licking County, Ohio, has once again drawn attention to the devastating impact of collisions involving commercial vehicles. The catastrophic crash involved a charter bus carrying high school students, which was rear-ended...
Why Are There More Delivery Truck Accidents Over The Holidays?
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and December is quickly approaching. We are entering most people’s favorite holiday season. It is a great time to go see family, buy gifts for loved ones, and make lasting memories. November and December also see a steep...
UPS Union Deal Is A Mixed Bag When It Comes to Safety
Increasing driver pay improves safety, but removing driver facing cameras will make things more dangerous. The truck crash lawyers at have been closely following the labor negotiations between United Parcel Service (UPS) and their...
Who Can Be Sued In A Truck Crash?
Crashes involving commercial vehicles, commonly known as trucks or semi-trucks, are far more dangerous and complicated than those involving other motor vehicles. These crashes involve vehicles weighing over 10,000 lbs. and are regulated not only by state driving laws...
The Dangers of Using Your Cell Phone while Driving is Similar to Driving While Drunk
When a friend of mine recently confessed to me, “I’m just not very good at texting and driving; I don’t know how people do it,” I almost fell out of my chair. Turns out, this friend was being serious and genuinely believed that texting and driving can be an acquired...
An Effort to Make Roads Safer – Hours of Service restrictions in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations
America’s highways are busier than ever, and much of that traffic is semi-tractor-trailers and other commercial motor vehicles. Big commercial trucks are impossible to avoid anymore. No matter the time of day or night, it’s common to have a truck in front, a truck...