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UrgentJOHNNYDDLI478 · NOV 05, 20:50

Truck Accident Statistics From FMCSA and NHTSA Data

What FMCSA and NHTSA Data Show About Truck Accidents National crash data shows how often large trucks are involved in serious crashes. The figures below come from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and each is labeled with its year. A truck accident attorney might use figures like these for context, but statistics describe patterns across many crashes rather than what happened in any one of

FiledJOHNNYDDLI478 · NOV 05, 20:20

Insurance Adjusters, Total Losses and Diminished Value

Insurance Adjusters, Total Losses and Diminished Value After a car crash, most people deal with an insurance adjuster long before they think about a lawsuit. The adjuster's job is to evaluate the claim for the insurance company, and some common practices can reduce the value of a claim if they go unnoticed. Knowing these practices is one reason people speak with an auto accident lawyer before signing anything. Recorded statements and medical authorizations The other d

FiledJOHNNYDDLI478 · NOV 05, 20:06

What to Expect From the Insurance Adjuster After an 18-Wheeler Crash

Insurance Tactics After a Semi-Truck Crash After a tractor-trailer crash, an injured person usually hears from an insurance company long before any court is involved. Trucking companies and their insurers often move quickly, and the steps they take early can shape the claim. Knowing these practices is one reason people consult an 18-wheeler accident lawyer before giving a statement or signing anything. How much insurance a trucking company must carry Minimum levels of

FiledJOHNNYDDLI478 · NOV 05, 15:40

Who Can Be Held Responsible for a Truck Accident?

Who Can Be Held Responsible for a Truck Accident? A tractor-trailer crash often involves more than one responsible party. The driver, the trucking company, the owner of the trailer, the company that loaded the cargo and the manufacturer of a defective part can each play a role. Sorting out legal responsibility is one of the first tasks for a tractor-trailer crash lawyer, because each responsible party may have separate insurance. The truck driver Most claims start wit

FiledJOHNNYDDLI478 · NOV 05, 15:32

Truck Accident Claim Timeline: From the Crash to Settlement

Truck Accident Claim Timeline: From the Crash to Settlement Truck accident claims move through stages that may take months or even years. Some deadlines belong to the trucking company, such as how long it has to keep certain records, while others apply to the injured person, such as the statute of limitations. A truck accident lawyer can explain where a particular claim stands in this sequence, though no two claims follow the same path. The first days Medical care com

FiledJOHNNYDDLI478 · NOV 05, 15:15

Underride and Jackknife Crashes: How They Happen and Who May Be Responsible

Underride and Jackknife Crashes: Causes and Evidence Underride and jackknife crashes are two tractor-trailer crash types that often cause severe injuries. In an underride crash, a smaller vehicle slides partly or fully under a trailer or truck body. In a jackknife, the tractor and trailer fold toward each other, often blocking several lanes. Each one raises distinct evidence questions for a truck accident attorney. How underride happens According to the Insurance Inst

FiledJOHNNYDDLI478 · NOV 05, 15:07

Diminished Value and Other Car Accident Insurance Issues

Diminished Value and Other Car Accident Insurance Issues Most people deal with an insurance adjuster long before a lawsuit is even a question. An adjuster evaluates the claim on behalf of the insurance company, and some common practices can lower what a claim is worth if they go unnoticed. Knowing what to expect is one reason people talk with a car accident lawyer before signing anything. Early calls from the adjuster The other driver's insurer may call within days an