A Complete Guide to Trucking Accidents: Injuries, Causes & How A Lawyer Can Help

Before the coronavirus pandemic, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration might have been the government’s most effective safety watchdog group. The FMCSA successfully pushed for the Electronic Logging Device mandate, even though the trucking industry fought this requirement all the way to the Supreme Court. However, since the pandemic, the FMCSA has watered down rule… Continue reading A Complete Guide to Trucking Accidents: Injuries, Causes & How A Lawyer Can Help

FMCSA Mulls New Safety Law

In 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration began soliciting comments on its proposed speed limiter mandate. Earlier in 2023, the Cullum Owings Large Truck Safe Operating Speed Act was introduced, which would require speed limiters in most large trucks. Around the same time, the American Trucking Association endorsed a plan to require speed limiters… Continue reading FMCSA Mulls New Safety Law

Why Do Lawyers Work So Slowly?

We all heard the old story that slow and steady wins the race like a marathon runner. Although we never thought of a runner hitting a wall right? Similarly a personal injury case can lose momentum as it nears the finish line leaving many in wonder, why their case is taking so long to settle.… Continue reading Why Do Lawyers Work So Slowly?

Ten Most Dangerous Freeways in America

Prepare yourselves for a shock. A national publication just released a list of America’s ten most dangerous interstates. Only three of them are in Southern California. So, hooray for us. The interstate highway system dates back to the 1950s. Authorities wanted an efficient way to move military assets in the event of a national emergency.… Continue reading Ten Most Dangerous Freeways in America

Five Key Issues in a Truck Accident Claim

Fully-loaded large trucks, like the ones that come out of the Port of Los Angeles practically 24/7/365, weigh over 80,000 pounds. Additionally, in order to get on-time delivery and other bonuses, many truckers travel at dangerously high speeds. This combination often causes catastrophic injuries, especially since victims are usually pinned underneath these vehicles until emergency… Continue reading Five Key Issues in a Truck Accident Claim

Semi-Truck Rear-Ends Stalled Car: Understanding Liability and Legal Options

A tragic accident occurred on the eastbound 91 Freeway near Shoemaker Boulevard when a semi-truck collided with a stalled car, killing the car’s driver almost instantly. The crash left the truck partially overturned, and investigators spent several hours at the scene searching for clues. At the time, authorities did not anticipate filing charges in the… Continue reading Semi-Truck Rear-Ends Stalled Car: Understanding Liability and Legal Options

Deadly Fireball Wreck in Ventura County

A tragic accident unfolded on Grimes Canyon Road, just north of Highway 118, when a semi-truck collided with a grey sedan. The devastating crash claimed the lives of two individuals at the scene, leaving a community in shock. Emergency responders worked tirelessly, using the Jaws of Life to free a third victim trapped in the… Continue reading Deadly Fireball Wreck in Ventura County

‘Moneyball’ Author’s Daughter Dies in Car Crash

The 19-year-old author’s daughter is dead after the car she was riding in crossed the center line and smacked into a Freightliner. Dixie Lewis, who was on the Pomona College softball team, was in a 2014 Ford Fusion on State Highway 89 in Truckee. For unknown reasons, the driver, 20-year-old Ross Schulz, crossed from the… Continue reading ‘Moneyball’ Author’s Daughter Dies in Car Crash

Breaking Down a Truck Crash Claim

When they are fully loaded, large trucks carry hundreds of gallons of highly-flammable diesel fuel and weigh over 80,000 pounds. Additionally, and disturbingly, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, which is supposed to protect people, has rolled back a number of important safety laws. So, in other words, there are a lot of large and… Continue reading Breaking Down a Truck Crash Claim

Feds Modify Hours of Service Rules for Truck Drivers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says several new Hours of service rules changes enable truck drivers to determine for themselves when it is safe to drive. That may be true. But who speaks for potential victims in this process? Regulators expanded the short-haul exception to 150 miles. These drivers are exempt from some requirements.… Continue reading Feds Modify Hours of Service Rules for Truck Drivers