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Truck Accident ResourcesWhat Are The Dangers of Poor Truck Maintenance?
Some of the dangers of poor truck maintenance include: Parts of the truck may decay and become faulty without regular replacement or maintenance. Truck drivers who don’t keep up with maintenance may be unaware of any defective parts inside their vehicles, which increases their chances of getting into an accident. Sudden vehicle malfunctions due to […]
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Truck Accident Resources5 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Truck Accident Lawyer
If you or a loved one was injured in an automobile accident involving a truck driver, your accident claim can get complicated. Liability can shift from the truck driver to the trucking company, a manufacturing company, or another party altogether. Many truck accident victims opt to hire a lawyer to help them stand up against the […]
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Truck Accident ResourcesWhat You Need to Know About the Regulation Changes for Semi-Truck Drivers After COVID-19
As a response to COVID-19 and the growing truck driver shortage in the United States, the White House implemented new regulation changes for semi-truck drivers. These changes waive: Hours-of-service limits Strict CDL renewals and related requirements Age restrictions However, with these waivers put in place, road users are at risk of getting into truck accidents. […]
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Truck Accident ResourcesFive Things You Should Know About Filing a Truck Accident Case
If you got injured in a tractor-trailer collision, and you want to hold the at-fault party accountable for the harm you suffered, here are five things you should know about filing a truck accident case: You Can Pursue Each of Your Injury Related Losses The types of damages you can recover depend on your situation, […]
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Truck Accident ResourcesWhat Are 6 Things You Should Always Check Before Driving Your Truck?
Large trucks, or tractor-trailers, are responsible for shipping over 71% of all goods across the U.S. each year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. To achieve this volume, truckers can spend up to 14 consecutive hours with few breaks. In fact, truck drivers spend so much time on the road that the Federal Motor Carrier […]
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Truck Accident ResourcesWhy Is Overloading a Truck Dangerous?
Trucks are powerful vehicles that haul heavy cargo across the U.S., but there are limits to what they can carry. Unfortunately, some trucking companies and truck drivers try overloading a Truck to transport more cargo in fewer trips to lower transportation costs and increase profits. Overloading a truck goes against the ethics of the logistics industry and […]
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Truck Accident ResourcesHow does Texting and Driving Affect Truck Accidents?
According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving claims thousands of lives every year. Texting and driving is among the most common forms of driver distraction and can lead to some of the most severe collisions—especially when commercial truck drivers are involved. Semi-trucks require much larger distances to stop due […]
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Truck Accident ResourcesWhy do Truckers Almost Always Deny Liability?
The truck driver will almost always deny liability whenever a truck accident happens. The truck driver and the trucking company will blame the other motorist in most cases because truck accidents usually result in severe injuries. Medical treatment can easily cost the insurance companies hundreds of thousands of dollars in compensation—and they don’t want to […]
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Truck Accident ResourcesWhat Are the Benefits of Modern Technologies in Minimizing Truck Accidents?
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety notes that modern technologies could minimize truck accidents, as well as grievous injuries. It notes that with backup cameras, collision avoidance systems, and built-in GPS tools, motorists can drive more safely than ever before. In the long run, this could reduce the number of collisions each year. However, the […]
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Truck Accident ResourcesHow a Truck Driver Shortage May Affect Road Safety?
According to the most recent information from the American Trucking Associations (ATA), in 2018, the trucking industry was short 60,800 drivers, with that number expected to swell to 160,000 by 2028. This truck driver shortage puts pressure on drivers to drive fast, perform more deliveries, and work longer shifts. Unfortunately, each of these things can […]
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Truck Accident ResourcesWhat is the Difference Between Interstate and Intrastate Trucking?
Here are the two main differences between interstate and intrastate trucking: Interstate trucking is when a vehicle transports goods between two or more states. Intrastate trucking means that a vehicle only transports goods within one state. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently made some changes to who can operate a large truck. It […]
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Isaacs & Isaacs Firm NewsBrain Trust Legal Group Comes to Las Vegas
Led by attorney Darryl “The Hammer” Isaacs, the Brain Trust Legal Group event provides an opportunity for lawyers to learn the secrets of legal marketing. Dateline Location Country: USA State/Prov: Nevada City: Las Vegas Press Release Body “You feel like you’re in a room of champions.” The Brain Trust Legal Group, owned and led by […]
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Isaacs & Isaacs Firm NewsIsaacs & Isaacs Delivers a $10 Million Jury Verdict for the Family of Christopher Short
A unanimous federal court decision favors the family of a driver killed head-on by a negligent semi-truck operator in 2019. On December 3, 2021, a federal jury rendered a $10 Million Jury Verdict to the family of Christopher “Chris” Short. Chris was tragically killed on Interstate 64 in Bath County, KY, on March 13, 2019. […]
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Wrongful Death ResourcesWrongful Death Lawsuit: Receive Justice, Ease Your Suffering
Beginning a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Death is tragic in all its forms, but nothing is more frustrating than saying goodbye to a loved one or family member taken before their time. No one wants to imagine the possibility of that kind of loss, which is why it is important to stay informed in the unfortunate […]
Read Full ArticleFamous Celebrity Wrongful Death Cases
Wrongful Death Lawsuits Can Help to Obtain Justice in Tragic Circumstances When our lives are ripped apart by this sudden death from somebody’s carelessness, negligence, or wrongful act, the law provides relief to those left behind who must pick up the pieces. Parents, children, and spouses of the person killed can get some financial recovery […]
Read Full ArticleWrongful Death Settlements & Compensation
File a Wrongful Death Civil Suit to Obtain Justice There are so many ways a wrongful death can occur that it would be difficult to name them all. Generally, somebody else owed a duty of care to refrain from harming your loved one and breached that duty, either through carelessness or with intention. In addition […]
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Car Accident ResourcesWinter Driving Tips for Snow and Icy Roads
Driving in snow comes with obvious hazards and takes both preparation and know-how to do safely, along with good judgment to avoid when necessary. According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration, 17% of all vehicle crashes occur during winter weather conditions. The highest percentage of drivers (41%) speeding in fatal crashes occurred on […]
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Truck Accident ResourcesThe Truck Accident Prevention Portal
Preventing truck accidents requires: Acknowledging the truck driver perspective All parties avoiding dangerous habits on the road Following all applicable traffic laws Promoting safety and education for all motorists Welcome Truck Drivers. Working with truckers, bus drivers and commercial vehicle operators to better understand the industry, eliminate preventable accidents, and reduce lawsuits through education of […]
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Car Accident ResourcesWhat Is the Move Over Law?
Every state besides the District of Columbia in the United States has some variation of the Move Over Law, which dictates that when approaching Law Enforcement, Emergency Vehicles and First Responders, cars should slow down, change lanes and “move over” whenever possible to give them room. Additionally, 48 states (excluding Louisiana and Wyoming) consider Tow […]
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Truck Accident ResourcesCompensatory Damages
GET HELP WINNING DAMAGES NOW Request a Free Phone Consultation or Learn More Contact A Lawyer About Our Firm OR Free Phone Consultation: 800 333 9999 Many victims of accidents involving commercial trucks are so badly injured that nothing will ever be the same. Truck accidents require an experienced attorney who knows the law. We […]
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