Truck Accidents

Large commercial vehicles are incredibly important for our economic prosperity. These vehicles ensure that goods are transported throughout the country and throughout this state. However, accidents involving larger trucks often result in significant injuries and major property damage. Because of this, commercial trucks are required to carry certain types of insurance that are above and beyond what most drivers are required to purchase. Commercial Truck Insurance Requirements in California The state of California has always...

The federal government sets fairly strict deadlines for how many hours truck drivers are allowed to operate during each workday and during each workweek. These regulations are set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). There is a reason that truck drivers are regulated when it comes to hours of service, and that is to prevent fatigued driving. Here, we want to discuss vehicle accidents caused by hours of service violations. Who is...

If you or somebody you care about has been injured or sustained property damage in an accident caused by a truck driver or trucking company in California, you should be able to recover compensation for your losses. However, there are various steps that you need to take after these incidents occur, including obtaining records. Here, we want to examine the various types of records that you or your attorney should try to obtain after a...

Commercial trucks must be loaded appropriately before hitting the roadway. Anytime cargo is improperly loaded in the back of a commercial truck, this significantly increases the chances of an accident occurring. Here, we want to discuss how improperly loaded cargo can cause an accident as well as liability for these types of incidents. How Will Improperly Loaded Cargo Affect a Commercial Truck? The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released a Large Truck Crash Causation...

Accidents involving large commercial trucks can be devastating, particularly because these vehicles are much bigger than the typical passenger cars on the roadway. There are two types of accidents that can cause significant injuries to vehicle drivers and passengers - override accidents and underride accidents. It is important to understand the mechanisms of both of these types of accidents as well as how they happen so that you can prevent these incidents from occurring on...