Truck Accidents

When a semi-truck driver causes an accident that results in injuries to one or more parties, the injured parties may be able to seek financial compensation through a personal injury lawsuit brought under the theory of negligence. In order to succeed in a negligence lawsuit, a plaintiff must prove that the defendant’s negligent act or... read more

Semi-trucks have the propensity to cause serious damage if they are involved in an accident. The sheer magnitude of the vehicle compounded with the high speed of most truck accidents can result in fatalities and serious property and physical damage. It is important that all truck drivers, especially those who travel the long highways of New... read more

A frightening accident earlier this month has left a truck driver injured and several livestock dead in Minnesota. According to a local news report, the crash appears to have been caused by the driver losing traction and slipping on icy roads, ultimately rolling the truck over into a ditch. The driver of the truck, a 37-year-old... read more

In New Mexico, many people rely on public transportation on a daily basis. Although public transportation provides individuals with a cost-effective way to travel within a city, there are risks that are associated with this mode of transportation. To help protect passengers, under New Mexico law, bus drivers are considered “common carriers,” meaning they are responsible for... read more

A recent news story out of Indiana serves as a saddening reminder of the danger that is presented by semi-trucks and other large vehicles to bicycle and motorcycle riders. The report describes a fatal accident between a box truck and a bicyclist that occurred in Indianapolis earlier this month. It appears from the report that... read more