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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Truck Accident ResourcesBig Rig Trucking Accident Statistics
Trucking Accident Statistics Did you know that road crashes are expected to become the fifth leading cause of death in the United States by 2030? That’s a pretty sobering statistic. Among the deaths in 2017, 4,657 large trucks were involved in fatal crashes. 68 percent were occupants of cars or other passenger vehicles and 4 […]
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Car Accident ResourcesEssential Steps to Survive a Car Wreck: A Comprehensive Guide
There’s a car wreck happening in America every 13 minutes. 43% of drivers or passengers involved in these wrecks are injured. How badly will your life be impacted if you’re involved in a car crash? It depends on the impact of the crash. Are car wrecks unpredictable? Yes. Are they unavoidable? No! A little road […]
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Car Accident ResourcesCollecting Crash Evidence
Collect the Evidence You Will Need at the Scene of the Wreck Gathering crash evidence at the scene of a car crash is easier than ever before because most people have cameras on their phones. Some smartphones also take video and record sound. The old saying that a picture is worth a thousand words is […]
Read Full ArticleFault Determination
Car accidents are complicated. Even if you know what happened, car accident fault can be hard to determine. And the other driver may often deny responsibility even when it was clearly their fault. Who is at Fault in a Car Accident? – A Conversation With Darryl Isaacs Attorney Darryl Isaacs sat down to address questions […]
Read Full ArticleLost Wages
If you have been the victim of an accident, you understand that the strain of dealing with your injuries is doubly compounded by your concern about the financial consequences that accompany missing work. Not only does a car accident injury often require extensive medical attention, but it may also mean a time-consuming recovery process that […]
Read Full ArticleStatute of Limitations
Statute of Limitations: A Deadline You Can’t Afford to Miss After you’ve experienced a life-altering accident, the last thing you want to think about is what to do next. The focus appropriately gravitates toward medical attention and physical wellbeing. But where the prospect of a lawsuit exists, there are important legal deadlines that cannot be […]
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