Category Archives: Truck Accidents
Georgia I-85 Truck Pileups: Who Can Be Liable When A Semi Causes A Multi-Car Crash?
Crashes involving multiple vehicles on interstates can quickly lead to a disastrous commute if a semi-truck is involved. In a recent Associated Press report, a fatal crash was reported on Interstate 85 in Jackson County, Georgia. In this accident, a semi-trailer truck was involved in a crash that impacted several other vehicles. While each… Read More »
Why Some Truck Accidents Trigger Multi-Vehicle Crashes And What That Means For Injury Victims
When two cars get into an accident, it’s usually contained. There are a couple of vehicles and maybe a few injuries. But when a commercial truck is part of the crash, everything changes. These trucks are truly massive. Fully loaded, they can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. And it doesn’t take much for… Read More »
New Tech In Commercial Trucks — How It Helps (Or Hurts) Your Injury Case
Commercial trucks have changed dramatically over the past decade. Modern tractor-trailers increasingly come equipped with advanced technology designed to prevent crashes. This includes systems like forward-collision warnings, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure alerts, telematics tracking, and sophisticated onboard computers. But when a crash happens, this tech becomes more than just a safety feature. It becomes… Read More »
When The Trucking Company Breaks Hours-Of-Service Rules: How That Strengthens Your Personal-Injury Claim
When someone is injured in a crash with a commercial truck, many people assume the case will only focus on what the truck driver did wrong moments before impact. But in many serious truck accident cases, liability is built long before the crash ever happens — inside the trucking company itself. One of the… Read More »
What A Recent $25 Million Truck-Crash Verdict Means For Injury Victims In 2026
When you’re injured in a truck accident, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, especially when you’re going up against a powerful trucking company or commercial insurer. But a recent $25.4 million jury verdict in Illinois is a reminder of something every injured person should know: Truck crash victims have rights, and when negligence is proven,… Read More »
Plaintiff Seeks $70 Million After Rear-End Collision With Semi-Truck
If you’ve done any sort of research on truck accident lawsuits, you’ll note that the vast majority of them involve allegations of rear-end collisions. In the majority of cases, the driver of the semi-truck fails to stop in time for stopped or stalled traffic and ends up rear-ending one or more cars, causing severe… Read More »
Lawsuit Filed Against 3 Trucking Companies After Amtrak Derailment
A lawsuit has been filed against 3 trucking companies and the driver after the truck became stuck on the tracks and caused an Amtrak derailment in Lakeland, FL. The lawsuit claims that the driver was negligent for the crash and failed to operate the truck in a reasonably safe manner. The companies are faulted… Read More »
$10M Settlement For Cyclist Killed In Truck Accident
Truck accident attorneys for a Florida woman who was killed in a truck accident recovered $10 million on behalf of her estate. The victim was legally riding her bike on the sidewalk when the truck jumped the curb and struck her. The verdict comes at a time when major players for the trucking lobby… Read More »
Tree-Trimming Truck Hits Police Officer in Jacksonville
When a large truck collides with a smaller vehicle, the individual on the smaller vehicle frequently endures significant harm. A prime example is an accident that occurred at the intersection of Atlantic Boulevard and University Boulevard in Jacksonville. An officer on his police motorcycle was struck by a tree-trimming truck. The officer reportedly had… Read More »
Understanding the Key Differences Between a Wreck Involving a Commercial Truck Versus a Sedan
When someone is involved in a collision with a large commercial truck or big rig, they may make the mistake of thinking that the accident will be sorted out just like a routine fender-bender with a sedan. Not true. There are some major differences you need to be aware of if you are hit… Read More »
