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 and is important part of […]
Truck accidents are a problem across the United States. They close down roadways, cause a significant number of fatalities, and leave thousands of victims injured every year. Figuring out trends in truck accident statistics can help drivers stay safe, avoid dangerous areas and times, and advocate for themselves after a crash. One question that comes […]
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Distracted driving is such a significant problem that many experts go so far as to call it an epidemic. Take a look around during your daily commute—it’s nearly impossible to go through an entire drive without seeing someone texting or otherwise using their phone when they should be focusing on the road. While no one […]
We live in a busy world. People today have more to do than ever before, with less and less time to do it in—thanks to growing commutes. Tired driving seems like an unavoidable part of getting around, but it shouldn’t be that way. The longer you stay awake, the riskier your driving gets. This risk […]
We’re all guilty of it—the date and mileage listed on our window sticker comes and goes, and yet we keep putting the miles on without a trip to the dealership. After all, if everything sounds okay, what could go wrong? While stretching out the time between maintenance appointments for a passenger vehicle may be a […]
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When you suffer injuries in a truck accident, you will need to prove the accident was the result of the truck driver’s or another party’s negligence to obtain compensation. Dashcam footage can be a powerful piece of evidence that can help you prove what really happened. An experienced attorney will be able to gather information […]
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After a truck accident, it’s natural for the injured victims to feel anxious about settling their claim because of the mounting medical bills and their inability to earn wages while they are recovering. Based on this, you should not jump the gun in accepting an early settlement until you have reached your maximum medical improvement […]
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Commercial trucks are at a higher risk of causing or being involved in sideswipe accidents because of blind spots on the side, front, and back of the vehicle. Truck drivers can’t always see what’s around them, making it dangerous and difficult to change lanes or turn. It’s crucial to hire a successful commercial truck accident […]
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Truck accident injuries can be disastrous and life-altering. Nothing leaves a more visible, physically disfiguring, and emotionally damaging mark on a victim than a facial injury. The massive momentum, size, and weight of trucks can combine together in unfortunate circumstances to cause deeply invasive injuries to the face and neck. If you or a loved […]
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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 and is important part of […]
Are Truck Accidents More Common in Rural or Urban Areas?
/by Bailey Javins & CarterTruck accidents are a problem across the United States. They close down roadways, cause a significant number of fatalities, and leave thousands of victims injured every year. Figuring out trends in truck accident statistics can help drivers stay safe, avoid dangerous areas and times, and advocate for themselves after a crash. One question that comes […]
The Dangers of Distracted Driving for Commercial Truck Drivers
/by Bailey, Javins & CarterDistracted driving is such a significant problem that many experts go so far as to call it an epidemic. Take a look around during your daily commute—it’s nearly impossible to go through an entire drive without seeing someone texting or otherwise using their phone when they should be focusing on the road. While no one […]
The Role of Driver Fatigue in Commercial Truck Accidents
/by Bailey, Javins & CarterWe live in a busy world. People today have more to do than ever before, with less and less time to do it in—thanks to growing commutes. Tired driving seems like an unavoidable part of getting around, but it shouldn’t be that way. The longer you stay awake, the riskier your driving gets. This risk […]
The Importance of Proper Maintenance in Preventing Commercial Truck Accidents
/by Bailey Javins and Carter LCWe’re all guilty of it—the date and mileage listed on our window sticker comes and goes, and yet we keep putting the miles on without a trip to the dealership. After all, if everything sounds okay, what could go wrong? While stretching out the time between maintenance appointments for a passenger vehicle may be a […]
Using Dashcam Evidence in Your Truck Accident Claim
/by Bailey Javins and CarterWhen you suffer injuries in a truck accident, you will need to prove the accident was the result of the truck driver’s or another party’s negligence to obtain compensation. Dashcam footage can be a powerful piece of evidence that can help you prove what really happened. An experienced attorney will be able to gather information […]
What Does Maximum Medical Improvement Mean in a Truck Crash Claim?
/by Bailey, Javins & Carter, L.C.After a truck accident, it’s natural for the injured victims to feel anxious about settling their claim because of the mounting medical bills and their inability to earn wages while they are recovering. Based on this, you should not jump the gun in accepting an early settlement until you have reached your maximum medical improvement […]
What Makes Sideswipe Truck Collisions So Dangerous?
/by Bailey Javins and CarterCommercial trucks are at a higher risk of causing or being involved in sideswipe accidents because of blind spots on the side, front, and back of the vehicle. Truck drivers can’t always see what’s around them, making it dangerous and difficult to change lanes or turn. It’s crucial to hire a successful commercial truck accident […]
Facial Injuries Frequently Caused by Truck Accidents
/by Bailey Javins and Carter LCTruck accident injuries can be disastrous and life-altering. Nothing leaves a more visible, physically disfiguring, and emotionally damaging mark on a victim than a facial injury. The massive momentum, size, and weight of trucks can combine together in unfortunate circumstances to cause deeply invasive injuries to the face and neck. If you or a loved […]