If you’ve tragically lost a loved one or close relative in a truck accident in Maryland, you could file a wrongful death claim. While no sum will ever replace someone you love, your family is entitled to hold the defendant responsible for your loved one’s death and recover compensation for the expenses and losses you’ve …
Understanding what the main PTSD symptoms are after a truck accident can help you get the treatment you need sooner rather than later. Symptoms can include panic attacks, flashbacks, nightmares, difficulty sleeping, and a sudden fear of driving. These symptoms can start immediately or may not become evident for a month or more. Prompt diagnosis …
Because a truck accident can have multiple at-fault parties, proving negligence is how a lawyer assigns financial liability after the collision. The evidence your lawyer needs to prove trucking accident negligence can vary from accident to accident. Some evidence, though, is part of most truck accident claims or lawsuits. Commonly collected evidence can include a …
According to a study conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on large truck crash causation, the causes of most truck accidents are a mechanical failure or operator negligence. The FMCSA identifies brake issues, speeding, alcohol consumption, and fatigue as major crash issues. However, driver training and experience, vehicle design, road conditions, traffic …
Truck accidents can be prevented by understanding–and then addressing–the various factors that can cause or contribute to an accident. Some of these factors are drowsy, distracted, intoxicated, and reckless driving. Driving without appropriate licensing, speeding, driving aggressively, and driving overtime at work are also common causes of truck accidents. All of these factors are forms …
The percentage of accidents caused by semi-trucks can be difficult to determine because multiple factors may cause accidents. Accidents involving semi-trucks have varying causal factors unrelated to the vehicle type, such as driver inexperience, road conditions, and driver error. Semi-truck accidents may also be caused by the truck driver’s negligence if they engage in risky …
