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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

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

Feds Let More Drowsy Truck Drivers Deliver Their Loads

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said it would waive some safety rules, including hours of service rules, during the coronavirus crisis. Truckers hauling essential supplies are entitled to an hours of service waiver. This recently-expanded list includes fuel, groceries, medical supplies, manufacturing raw materials, paper products, housing materials, and people necessary to emergency endeavors.… Continue reading Feds Let More Drowsy Truck Drivers Deliver Their Loads

Additional Evidence in Truck Wreck Claims

Proof is critical in truck accident claims, because the victim must establish negligence by a preponderance of the evidence (more likely than not). Additionally, there is usually a direct relationship between the amount of evidence the victim/plaintiff presents and the amount of damages a Los Angeles County jury awards. Generally, the police accident report forms… Continue reading Additional Evidence in Truck Wreck Claims

Electronic Evidence in Truck Crash Claims

Frequently, the police accident report is the cornerstone of the victim/plaintiff’s evidence in a vehicle collision claim. But that’s not always true. Even the most experienced emergency responder is not an accident reconstruction professional. Instead, first responders do the best they can with the limited information available at the time. Furthermore, if the victim was… Continue reading Electronic Evidence in Truck Crash Claims

The Basics of Truck Involved Accidents

Accidents Involving Trucks Truck involved accidents are far more common than one would assume. Over the last 20 years, the number of accident involving trucks has increased by 20%. Although trucks make up only 3% of injury-involved accidents, they tend to cause more damage and injuries. Crashes involving a truck caused 4,897 deaths and 130,000… Continue reading The Basics of Truck Involved Accidents