Those unlucky enough to be involved in truck accidents often describe their collision as one of the worst experiences of their life. Crashes often leave victims with serious physical injuries, significant financial losses, and mental trauma. If you look at mental health issues and truck accidents, there appears to be a connection. If you’ve been […]
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Truck accidents are complex enough on their own—but when there are more than two vehicles involved, the situation gets even more complicated. When there are so many parties involved in a crash, there are dozens of factors involved that determine liability, shared fault, and who’s liable for damages. This all makes it harder for victims […]
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Trucking companies play a crucial role in the local and national economy, helping to ensure that communities across the nation have what they need to continue functioning. This type of role comes with substantial responsibility—if a company fails to act in a reasonable manner when setting and enforcing policies, it may be responsible for the […]
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Truck accidents have a catastrophic effect on road safety, the lives of those involved, and the community as a whole. Not convinced? Just think about how much financial damage a truck can do—and that’s before you consider the costs that last decades. Even one accident can have a devastating impact on the local community and […]
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In case a regular truck accident wasn’t bad enough, there are many trucks on the road transporting hazardous waste. These hazardous materials, when improperly stored or combined with other chemicals, can cause serious damage to the people and communities nearby. If you’re involved in a truck accident, it’s crucial to talk to a lawyer immediately. […]
An accident victim can die sometimes before their personal injury claim reaches a resolution. Fortunately, you can still hold the responsible party liable for their negligence even if your loved one died for an unrelated cause. An experienced truck accident attorney in West Virginia can help you hold the liable party accountable for their actions […]
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Car accidents are so prevalent that they only make the news if they are incredibly catastrophic. On the other hand, truck accidents always make the news—thanks to their size and build, collisions involving them are almost guaranteed to be serious. In some cases, crashes are a result of a driver’s error. In others, they happen […]
Truck accidents are a huge area of concern across the United States. Exhausted drivers have experienced rollovers, jackknifed across the highway and caused pileups, or lost control of vehicles during inclement weather. These collisions cause unmatched devastation, and victims are often left scrambling trying to figure out how to cover their accident-related expenses. However, it’s […]
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Tractor-trailers are an unavoidable part of driving, not just in Charleston, but everywhere in the United States. Trucks are a key part of the nation’s economy, thanks to their ability to move raw materials and finished products to even the smallest communities. However, accident rates have been trending in the wrong direction for years now. […]
Driving a big rig is a completely different experience than driving a standard passenger vehicle. Even something as simple as taking a right turn is way more complicated in a big rig. As you may imagine, training is a core part of getting a CDL and becoming a tractor-trailer driver. However, as the demand for […]
The Correlation Between Truck Accidents and Mental Health Issues
/by Bailey Javins and CarterThose unlucky enough to be involved in truck accidents often describe their collision as one of the worst experiences of their life. Crashes often leave victims with serious physical injuries, significant financial losses, and mental trauma. If you look at mental health issues and truck accidents, there appears to be a connection. If you’ve been […]
How is Liability Assessed in Multi-Vehicle Trucking Accidents?
/by Bailey Javins and CarterTruck accidents are complex enough on their own—but when there are more than two vehicles involved, the situation gets even more complicated. When there are so many parties involved in a crash, there are dozens of factors involved that determine liability, shared fault, and who’s liable for damages. This all makes it harder for victims […]
How Do Trucking Company Policies Contribute to Truck Accidents?
/by Bailey Javins and CarterTrucking companies play a crucial role in the local and national economy, helping to ensure that communities across the nation have what they need to continue functioning. This type of role comes with substantial responsibility—if a company fails to act in a reasonable manner when setting and enforcing policies, it may be responsible for the […]
The Economic Impact of Truck Accidents on Society
/by Bailey Javins and CarterTruck accidents have a catastrophic effect on road safety, the lives of those involved, and the community as a whole. Not convinced? Just think about how much financial damage a truck can do—and that’s before you consider the costs that last decades. Even one accident can have a devastating impact on the local community and […]
The Dangers of Truck Accidents Involving Hazardous Waste
/by Bailey Javins and CarterIn case a regular truck accident wasn’t bad enough, there are many trucks on the road transporting hazardous waste. These hazardous materials, when improperly stored or combined with other chemicals, can cause serious damage to the people and communities nearby. If you’re involved in a truck accident, it’s crucial to talk to a lawyer immediately. […]
What Happens If an Injury Victim Passes Away While Pursuing a Truck Accident Claim?
/by Bailey Javins and CarterAn accident victim can die sometimes before their personal injury claim reaches a resolution. Fortunately, you can still hold the responsible party liable for their negligence even if your loved one died for an unrelated cause. An experienced truck accident attorney in West Virginia can help you hold the liable party accountable for their actions […]
How Vehicle Recalls and Defects Contribute to Truck Accidents
/by Bailey Javins & CarterCar accidents are so prevalent that they only make the news if they are incredibly catastrophic. On the other hand, truck accidents always make the news—thanks to their size and build, collisions involving them are almost guaranteed to be serious. In some cases, crashes are a result of a driver’s error. In others, they happen […]
The Role of Road Design and Infrastructure in Truck Accident Prevention
/by Bailey Javins & CarterTruck accidents are a huge area of concern across the United States. Exhausted drivers have experienced rollovers, jackknifed across the highway and caused pileups, or lost control of vehicles during inclement weather. These collisions cause unmatched devastation, and victims are often left scrambling trying to figure out how to cover their accident-related expenses. However, it’s […]
The Connection Between Truck Accidents and Aggressive Driving Behaviors
/by Bailey Javins & CarterTractor-trailers are an unavoidable part of driving, not just in Charleston, but everywhere in the United States. Trucks are a key part of the nation’s economy, thanks to their ability to move raw materials and finished products to even the smallest communities. However, accident rates have been trending in the wrong direction for years now. […]
The Importance of Proper Training for Commercial Truck Drivers
/by Bailey Javins & CarterDriving a big rig is a completely different experience than driving a standard passenger vehicle. Even something as simple as taking a right turn is way more complicated in a big rig. As you may imagine, training is a core part of getting a CDL and becoming a tractor-trailer driver. However, as the demand for […]