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If equipment malfunction or a negligent driver contributed to the semi truck accident that caused you injury or property damage, you may be able to seek financial recovery under the law. In general, there are 3 types of damages that can be awarded in a commercial truck accident claim or lawsuit:   economic; punitive; and noneconomic damages.  Economic damages include …

When people move, many choose to rent a truck themselves instead of hiring costly movers. However, when average citizens without a commercial driver’s license attempt to drive these large vehicles, it is not surprising that accidents commonly occur. Most truck drivers go through extensive training and testing to get licensed to drive large and heavy …

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has strict requirements for trucks to have certain lights and reflectors to keep tractor trailers visible and conspicuous at night and in bad weather. Most people do not realize that the FMCSA has additional requirements for the outer appearance of commercial trucks and vehicles. Specifically, much of the …

Accidents involving large commercial trucks can be very dangerous and cause devastating damage and injury.  For this reason, the truck industry is very heavily regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to try to protect motorists.  Truck drivers themselves are held to a higher standard than drivers of regular passenger drivers and must …

When you’ve become a part of a truck accident statistic suffering from a spinal cord injury, a lawyer operates in a very narrow and niche field of personal injury law, but the importance of such a specific line of work cannot be overstated. The impact that this type of injury can have on a victim and his …

If you have been injured in a large semi-truck accident, you should always contact an experienced attorney to discuss a possible case.  If you file a personal injury claim, you may be able to receive compensation for any injuries and property damage you sustained in the accident.  Though some types of personal injury claims can …

Have you been either witness to or involved in reckless truck driving? Reckless truck driving is a common cause for truck accidents, which can incur devastating injuries to those involved. Reckless truck driving behaviors may include, but are not limited to: Unsafe lane changes Tailgating Failing to signal lane changes Failing to yield the right …

Under the law, people are expected to act in a certain manner in certain situations to prevent injury to other people. For example, business owners have a duty to keep the premises of their safe for customers and free of any dangerous hazards. Additionally, doctors have a duty to provide proper medical care for their …

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is the federal agency in charge of regulating the commercial truck industry and other commercial vehicles, such as buses.  The FMCSA reports data regarding truck accidents, injuries, and fatalities every year.  In 2011, approximately 73,000 truck or bus accident victims suffered injury and an additional 3,568 were killed.  …

Trucking companies and truck drivers are subject to complicated federal and state laws and regulations. An experienced Lake Harbin truck accident attorney can evaluate how the laws apply to a victim’s case. The Law Office of Shane Smith can help preserve essential evidence and help victims receive compensation from the truck driver, the trucking company, …

Accidents involving 18-wheeler trucks can cause devastating injury to the people involved. The size and weight of these vehicles often make collisions involving trucks much more serious than accidents involving other types of vehicles. Commercial trucks can also be involved in accidents unique to vehicles with a trailer, such as jackknifing accidents. Jackknifing accidents can cause …

Commercial truck drivers must follow a long list of regulations set out by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in order to try to ensure safety on the road. However, with millions of truck drivers traveling the highways every day, you may wonder how the FMCSA keeps tabs on whether every driver is following …