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Truck & 18-Wheeler Accidents

Being hit by a commercial truck is devastating—the injuries are often severe and the legal process complex. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a truck accident, understand that you have rights. This is where you start learning how to protect them.

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Accident Types

Jackknife Truck Accidents: Causes, Dangers, and Your Legal Rights

When a semi-truck jackknifes, it becomes an 80,000-pound wall sweeping across the highway. Learn what causes these terrifying accidents and how to pursue compensation.

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Lost Cargo and Debris Truck Accidents

Cargo that shifts, falls, or spills from commercial trucks creates deadly hazards for everyone sharing the road. When...

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Rear-End Truck Collisions: When You Hit a Truck or a Truck Hits You

Rear-end truck accidents happen two ways—a truck hitting your car from behind, or your car hitting a stopped truck. Both scenarios create complex liability questions.

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Truck Blind Spot Accidents: No-Zone Crashes and Driver Responsibility

Semi-trucks have massive blind spots where cars completely disappear. But blind spots don't excuse negligent driving—learn how to prove liability in no-zone crashes.

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Truck Rollover Accidents: Causes, Prevention Failures, and Your Legal Rights

When an 80,000-pound truck rolls over, it devastates everything in its path. Learn what causes rollovers and how to hold negligent parties accountable.

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Underride Truck Accidents: The Deadliest Type of Truck Crash

Underride accidents occur when cars slide beneath truck trailers, often with fatal results. Learn why these crashes are so devastating and how inadequate safety guards contribute.

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Wide Turn Truck Accidents

The length of commercial semi-trucks creates turning challenges that most passenger vehicle drivers never encounter. ...

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Causes & Liability

Brake Failure Truck Accident Lawsuits: Proving Improper Maintenance

Brake failure in an 80,000-pound truck is not a sudden, unforeseeable event. Commercial brakes don't simply stop work...

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Can You Sue the Shipper in a Truck Accident Case?

Most truck accident victims focus their claims on the driver and trucking company, but the shipper—the company that...

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Distracted Truck Driving Accidents: When Inattention Becomes Deadly

A truck driver looking at their phone for just five seconds at highway speed travels the length of a football field blind. Learn how to prove distraction caused your accident.

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Drunk and Impaired Truck Driver Accidents: Zero Tolerance Violations

Commercial truck drivers face stricter alcohol limits than regular drivers—0.04% instead of 0.08%. Learn about impaired truck driving accidents and your legal rights.

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Forced Dispatch and Driver Fatigue Lawsuits Against Trucking Companies

Trucking companies cannot legally force drivers to violate safety rules, but they can create conditions where complia...

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Hours of Service Violations and Truck Accident Settlements

Federal hours of service regulations exist for one simple reason: fatigued driving kills. When trucking companies all...

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Overloaded and Overweight Truck Accidents

Commercial trucks operate under strict weight limits for good reason: exceeding these limits compromises vehicle hand...

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Truck Brake Failure Accidents: Runaway Trucks and Mechanical Negligence

When an 80,000-pound truck loses its brakes, nothing can stop it. Learn how brake failures happen, who is responsible, and how to pursue compensation.

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Truck Driver Fatigue Accidents: The Hidden Danger on Our Highways

Drowsy truck drivers cause thousands of accidents each year. Learn how fatigue impairs driving ability and how to prove fatigue contributed to your crash.

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Truck Tire Blowout Accidents

When a commercial truck traveling at highway speed experiences a tire blowout, the results can be catastrophic for ev...

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Trucking Company Negligence: Holding the Company Behind the Driver Accountable

The driver pulled the trigger, but the trucking company loaded the gun. Learn how company negligence contributes to truck accidents and how to hold them accountable.

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Vicarious Liability: How to Hold Trucking Companies Accountable for Driver Negligence

When a truck driver causes an accident through negligence, the trucking company almost always bears responsibility as...

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When Can You Sue a Cargo Loading Company After a Truck Accident?

When a truck accident involves improperly loaded cargo, the company that loaded the trailer may bear significant resp...

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Claims & Legal

Average Settlements and Payouts for Fatigued Truck Driver Accidents

Accidents caused by fatigued truck drivers consistently produce higher settlements than typical vehicle crashes. The ...

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Filing a Truck Accident Claim: Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Compensation

Filing a truck accident claim requires fast action and careful strategy. Follow this step-by-step guide to protect your rights and maximize your compensation.

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Truck Accident Settlements: Maximizing Your Compensation

Truck accident settlements can reach six or seven figures for serious injuries. Learn what affects settlement value and how to maximize your compensation.

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Truck Accident Wrongful Death Claims

When a commercial truck accident claims a life, surviving family members face not only devastating grief but also com...

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When to Hire a Truck Accident Lawyer and How to Choose the Right One

Trucking companies have legal teams protecting their interests from day one. Learn when you need a truck accident lawyer and how to find the right one for your case.

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Wrongful Death Lawsuits Against Trucking Fleets: A Complete Legal Guide

When a family member dies in a truck accident, the grief is overwhelming—and so is the prospect of navigating a com...

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Injuries

Common Truck Accident Injuries: Understanding the Severity and Long-Term Impact

The massive forces in truck accidents cause injuries far more severe than typical car crashes. Understanding these injuries helps you document and value your claim.

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Internal Organ Damage from Semi-Truck Collisions: Legal Claims and Compensation

The violent forces in semi-truck collisions frequently cause internal organ damage that may not be immediately appare...

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Spinal Cord Injury Settlements in 18-Wheeler Accidents

Spinal cord injuries from 18-wheeler accidents rank among the most devastating injuries a person can suffer. The mass...

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Traumatic Brain Injury and Life Care Costs in Truck Accident Cases

Traumatic brain injuries from truck accidents can devastate every aspect of a victim's life. Unlike broken bones that...

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Insurance

Commercial Truck Insurance: Understanding Coverage and Maximizing Your Recovery

Commercial trucks carry substantial insurance—$750,000 minimum and often millions more. Learn how to identify and access all available coverage for your claim.

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Regulations & Evidence

ELD and Black Box Evidence in Truck Accidents

Modern commercial trucks contain sophisticated electronic systems that record detailed data about vehicle operation, ...

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FMCSA Regulations and Truck Accident Claims

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration establishes comprehensive regulations governing virtually every aspec...

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How to Prove Truckers Falsified ELD or Logbook Records

Electronic logging devices were supposed to end logbook fraud in the trucking industry. These systems connect directl...

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How to Subpoena Truck Black Box Data After an Accident

Learn how to obtain and preserve crucial black box data from commercial trucks after accidents, including ELD records, event data recorders, and GPS tracking information.

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How to Use FMCSA Safety Ratings and Scores in Your Truck Accident Lawsuit

The federal government maintains detailed safety records on every trucking company operating in the United States. Th...

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Preserving Trucking Company Dashcam Footage Before Deletion

Learn how to preserve critical dashcam and camera footage from commercial trucks before automatic deletion cycles erase this valuable evidence of driver negligence.

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What Is a Spoliation Letter and When Should You Send One After a Truck Accident?

In the chaotic aftermath of a truck accident, evidence begins disappearing almost immediately. Electronic logs overwr...

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Truck Types

Flatbed Truck Accident Claims

Flatbed trucks transport cargo that cannot fit in enclosed trailers—lumber, steel, construction equipment, manufact...

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Garbage Truck Accident Claims

Garbage and refuse trucks operate under conditions that create unique safety challenges not present in most commercia...

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Semi-Truck Accidents: Complete Guide to 18-Wheeler Crash Claims

Semi-truck accidents cause catastrophic injuries and involve complex liability issues. Learn how these cases differ from car accidents and how to protect your rights.

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Tanker Truck Accidents: Hazardous Cargo, Explosions, and Complex Claims

Tanker trucks carrying fuel and chemicals pose dangers beyond the collision itself—explosions, toxic exposure, and environmental disasters. Learn about these complex claims.

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