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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
