To successfully litigate a personal injury claim, you need to present clear and compelling evidence that the defendant acted carelessly or negligently, causing actual losses. In a truck accident claim, that can often be a challenge, given the varied potential causes of such a crash, as well as the complex regulations governing trucking operations. As […]
Truck Driver Log Violations
January 18, 2018 by
According to statistics gathered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there were more than 325,000 reported instances in 2015 where truck drivers had failed to log, update or provide correct information in their log books. In addition, roadside inspections led to more than 136,000 documented violations for hours-of-service regulations. Under federal law, over-the-road truckers […]
Feds Hope Increased Fines Reduce Truck Driver Log Violations
June 22, 2017 by
Under federal laws and regulations, over-the-road truckers must maintain logs that document how much time they spend behind the wheel. Federal regulations require truck drivers to take regular breaks, and limit the amount of time they can be on the road over given periods of time. Unfortunately, many truckers and their employers circumvent the regulations, […]
Common Causes of Truck Accidents
January 29, 2017 by
If you are involved in a collision with a commercial truck, chances are your injuries will be serious. Because legislators and other government officials understand the risks associated with truck accidents, truckers and trucking companies face substantial regulation, most of it designed to protect other motorists. Nonetheless, nearly 4,000 people died on America’s roadways in […]
