Sleep Apnea and Truck Drivers: A Public Health Issue with Private Consequences
Sleep disorders can have a severe impact on your physical and mental health. Good sleep is the cornerstone of mental and physical functioning, and sleep disorders can slowly chip away at your health. Sleep apnea is particularly dangerous because it’s hard to detect unless you have someone else watching out for you. Sleep apnea is […]
Beyond the Big Rig: Often-Overlooked Culprits in Trucking Accidents
When a truck accident occurs, people often point their fingers at the truck driver or the driver of the smaller vehicle. In truth, it’s often not quite that cut-and-dry. There are many factors that can lead to a truck accident, and it’s important to get the full story before making any judgments. Keep reading to […]
Bailey, Javins & Carter Files Lawsuit Against Amazon in Hidden Camera Case
Bailey, Javins & Carter, LC has filed a lawsuit on behalf of an underage Brazilian exchange student against Amazon over their role in enabling a Huntington man to secretly record videos of her with a hidden camera. This lawsuit has received worldwide attention, with stories published in outlets such as Fox News, BBC, the New […]
Common Causes of Delivery Truck Accidents
The closer we get to Christmas, the more delivery trucks you’re going to see on the roads. That means switching lanes to get around a parked truck in the middle of the road, slowing down as a delivery driver looks for the right house number, and being prepared for drivers operating in areas they are […]
How Truck Size and Weight Contribute to Accidents
It’s no secret that tractor-trailer crashes are catastrophic for everyone involved. The sight of an overturned tractor-trailer with cargo strewn across the road is hard to forget, especially when you learn about the serious injuries that often come with these collisions. A truck’s size and weight play a major role in accidents and understanding this […]
How Truck Accidents Can Lead to Chronic Pain Conditions
Truck accidents can leave victims with a long list of injuries, from broken bones and road rash to traumatic brain injuries and amputations. The force of a truck accident is severe enough to cause permanent damage, and some victims are left struggling with chronic pain for the rest of their lives. Not only does chronic […]
Who Is Liable for a Wheel-Off Trucking Accident?
While every truck accident has the potential to cause catastrophic injuries, some are more dangerous than others. Wheel-off accidents are particularly dangerous; not only is the tire a hazard to others on the road, but the truck is also completely out of the driver’s control. Learn more about wheel-off accidents and who may be liable […]
Truck Maintenance and Accidents: Who Is Liable?
Tractor-trailers undergo an enormous amount of wear and tear every single day, putting on hundreds more miles than the average passenger vehicle. That’s why the FMCSA has rigorous inspection requirements for tractor-trailers. What happens when a truck that has been poorly maintained—or not maintained at all—goes on to cause an accident? If you’ve been injured […]
The Importance of a Spoliation Letter in Truck Accident Cases
One of the few silver linings of a truck accident is that there is a huge array of evidence available to victims. No one ever wants to be involved in an accident—but if you are, you at least want enough evidence to prove your case and be made whole. Your attorney may send out something […]
How Cargo Loading Errors Can Cause Trucking Accidents
When you see a commercial truck on the road, you likely don’t worry about it overturning or fishtailing off the road. You assume it’s properly loaded, and that the driver knows what they’re doing. Unfortunately, cargo loading errors cause a significant number of accidents every single year. The way a truck is loaded has a […]