What FMCSA and NHTSA Data Show About Truck Accidents
Tractor-Trailer Crash Statistics: FMCSA and NHTSA Figures Federal crash data gives a national picture of 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 lawyer may cite figures like these for background, but statistics describe patterns across many crashes, not what hap
Who Can Be Held Responsible for a Truck Accident? A crash involving a tractor-trailer often has 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. Identifying every responsible party is an early job for a truck accident lawyer, because each party may carry its own insurance. The driver's conduct The starting point is usually the dr
Choosing a Tractor-Trailer Crash Attorney: Questions to Ask
How to Choose a Truck Accident Attorney Hiring a truck accident attorney is a different decision from hiring a lawyer for a minor car crash. Tractor-trailer claims often involve federal safety regulations, electronic evidence and several insurance policies, and the trucking company often has its own lawyers and investigators involved from the start. The questions below can make a consultation more useful. Check the license and the record Before meeting a truck crash l
How Uninsured Motorist Coverage, PIP and MedPay Work After a Car Crash
How Uninsured Motorist Coverage, PIP and MedPay Work After a Car Accident More than one insurance policy can apply after a car crash. People usually think first of the at-fault driver's liability coverage, yet personal injury protection (PIP), MedPay and uninsured motorist (UM) coverage can matter as much. A car accident lawyer will usually ask for the declarations page of every policy that might apply, because the coverage often decides how much of a loss can be paid. H