Category Archives: Truck Accident
Amazon and Trucking Company Named as Defendants in Fatal Crash
Two more accident victims have filed lawsuits after being injured in a crash on I-35 that killed five people and wounded 11 others. The crash occurred on March 13 in North Austin. It caused an 18-car pileup with a semi-truck hauling Amazon products, two truck tractors, two semi-trailers, and 13 passenger cars. The plaintiffs… Read More »
Family of Construction Worker Killed by Dump Truck Wins $8.5M in Wrongful Death Settlement
The family of a construction worker who died after being struck by a dump truck in downtown St. Paul, MN will be awarded $8.5 million for their wrongful death lawsuit settlement. The 61-year-old construction worker was killed at a construction site in September of 2022. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the widow… Read More »
Lawsuit Alleges Semi-Truck Driver Was on His Cell Phone When He Killed Another Motorist
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against one of the largest trucking companies in the country, JB Hunt, after one of their drivers crashed into a disabled vehicle killing the occupant. An attorney representing the victim sent a video that shows the truck driver on his cell phone at the moment of impact…. Read More »
Plaintiff Suffers Severe Injuries After Being Rear-Ended by Semi-Truck
A Georgia man has filed a $10 million personal injury lawsuit against a trucking company after he was badly injured when his pickup truck was rear-ended by a semi driven by an amusement park rides company. The lawsuit, which was filed on June 6th in Georgia, was moved to federal court according to documents… Read More »
Bus Crash Victim’s Families File Personal Injury Suits Against Trucking Company and Others
Attorneys representing the estates of three individuals who died in a fiery bus crash that included students on their way to school have filed three wrongful death lawsuits against the trucking company and others who were allegedly involved in the fatal accident. On June 11, representatives for the victims sued a trucking company, a… Read More »
Teacher Files Negligence Lawsuit After Concrete Truck Strikes School Bus Causing Injury
A pre-K teacher aide was seriously injured after a concrete truck crashed into a school bus in Texas. She has since filed a personal injury lawsuit against the truck company, F.J.M. Concrete, and the company’s driver. The plaintiff and her husband are seeking over $1 million to cover medical care expenses, loss of earnings,… Read More »
USPS Seeks Government Immunity in Lawsuit Filed by Family of Truck Accident Victim
USPS has been named in a lawsuit filed by the surviving family members of a deadly crash with a semi-truck that was working for the postal service. The June 2022 crash involved an uninsured semi-truck with faulty brakes driven by a truck driver who did not have a valid CDL. Five people were killed… Read More »
Fatal Truck Accident Rates Peak in the Autumn
Truck accidents can and do happen at any time throughout the year. There are, however, times of the year when these kinds of crashes are more likely to occur. Some recent reports, for instance, have revealed that the autumn months, particularly September through November, see some of the highest rates of truck accidents annually…. Read More »
What Makes Underride Collisions So Deadly
Any type of truck accident tends to have devastating consequences for the occupants of the smaller vehicle, simply because commercial vehicles are so large and heavy. Certain kinds of truck crashes, however, are notorious for being particularly dangerous and often fatal. Underride collisions, which occur when a smaller vehicle slides beneath any portion of… Read More »
Oklahoma Lawmakers Hope to Cut Down on Road Rage Accidents with Proposed Left Lane Restrictions
Although commonly referred to as the “passing lane”, many Oklahoma motorists don’t differentiate the far left lane from the others. In fact, it’s actually considered a traffic violation in Oklahoma to use this lane unless a driver is actively attempting to pass another vehicle. Few, however, are cited for this violation and usually only… Read More »
Sleep Deprived Truck Drivers Cause Serious Accidents
Truck accidents, like any other type of vehicle collision, can occur for a variety of reasons. Of these causes, however, truck driver error is one of the most common and can often be linked to fatigue or sleep deprivation. While always dangerous to drive fatigued, doing so as a commercial truck driver is particularly… Read More »
How Oklahoma’s Oil Industry Increases Trucking Accidents
Oil production is one of the most important industries in Oklahoma, employing thousands of people and playing a critical role in the nationwide economy. This has resulted in the deployment of more and more vehicles to service oil fields, refineries, and other related facilities across the state. Unfortunately, this rise in the number of… Read More »
Oklahoma Box Truck Accidents
When people hear the phrase “truck accident” they often first imagine a semi-truck or big rig. This makes sense, as these kinds of vehicles have become so common on our roadways that collisions have also become a more regular sight. Big rigs are not, however, the only kinds of large trucks on the road… Read More »
Liability for Crashes Caused by Truck Debris
Driving alongside semi-trucks and other large commercial vehicles has become commonplace for many of us. It’s important, however, not to become complacent around these large vehicles, which, due to their weight and size pose a very real risk to other road users. Furthermore, the risk of sharing the road with these vehicles involves more… Read More »
Lowering Your Chances of Being Involved in an Oklahoma Truck Accident
There is simply no way to control other people’s driving habits, which is why it’s impossible to guarantee that a person won’t ever be involved in a truck accident. There are, however, some steps and techniques that drivers can utilize to help significantly reduce their chances of being involved in such a devastating collision…. Read More »
Truck Drivers are Often Responsible for Collisions
Accidents involving trucks, like any other type of vehicle collision can and do occur for a variety of reasons. Most, however, can be linked to some sort of negligence, like truck driver error. Whatever the cause, these kinds of crashes are almost always serious, as commercial vehicles vastly outweigh passenger vehicles. Fortunately, accident victims… Read More »
Truck Accidents Can Cause Traumatic Injuries
Commercial vehicles vastly outweigh passenger cars, which is why collisions between these two types of vehicles tend to be so destructive. Unfortunately, the worst injuries are usually sustained by the occupants of the smaller vehicle, who are far less protected and so more prone to injuries caused by blunt force impact. These kinds of… Read More »
Did You Suffer a TBI in a Truck Accident?
We’ve all grown used to the sight of large commercial vehicles on our state’s roads. It’s still important, however, to avoid becoming complacent around these vehicles just because we’ve gotten accustomed to seeing them, as commercial vehicles pose a very real risk to other road users. The kinds of injuries sustained in collisions with… Read More »
Big Rig Blind Spots Pose a Risk to Oklahoma’s Road Users
Oklahoma’s scenic landscapes and wide-open highways make for a pleasurable drive. Unfortunately, these attributes don’t make it any less dangerous for motorists to share the road with large trucks. One of the biggest safety concerns that comes with sharing the road with these dangerous vehicles is commercial truck blind spots, which are commonly referred… Read More »
What is Truck Accident Reconstruction?
Not all vehicle accidents are created equal. Truck accidents, for instance, are known for being particularly destructive, leaving the occupants of the smaller vehicle at risk of devastating property damage and catastrophic injuries. These victims may have the right to file a personal injury claim against the trucking company that was responsible for the… Read More »
Brake Failure is a Common Cause of Truck Accidents in Oklahoma
Every day, drivers in Tulsa share the road with commercial vehicles. Just because they have become a commonplace sight on our roadways does not, however, mean that they don’t pose a risk to other road users. In fact, collisions between commercial trucks and passenger vehicles can and do happen all the time, often with… Read More »
Was the Truck that Caused Your Accident a Commercial Vehicle?
Truck accidents present unique challenges to victims who are attempting to seek compensation after their crash. This is because trucking companies are subject not only to state, but also federal rules and regulations. These regulations often come into play in accident cases, but only if the truck in question qualifies as a commercial vehicle…. Read More »
Proper Vehicle Maintenance Can Prevent Truck Accidents
While proper maintenance is important to the safe operation of all vehicles, it is particularly important for commercial vehicles, like semi-trucks. These kinds of trucks simply experience a lot more wear and tear than most vehicles, which can take its toll on the brake systems, tires, suspension, and more. Unfortunately, many companies fail to… Read More »
Driver Inexperience is a Leading Cause of Truck Accidents
As the number of vehicles on our nation’s roads continues to increase, so do the chances of being involved in a car crash. These crashes occur for a lot of different reasons and range in severity from relatively minor fender benders to fatal head-on collisions. Unfortunately, when commercial trucks are involved, these collisions are… Read More »
Safely Sharing the Road with Semi-Trucks in Oklahoma
Truck accidents are some of the most devastating vehicle collisions in which a motorist can be involved. Vastly outweighed by these vehicles, passenger cars don’t stand a chance in a collision with a truck that could weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. Because they are so dangerous, it is critical for all road users… Read More »
Federal Regulators Propose Automatic Emergency Braking Systems for Commercial Vehicles
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which regulates the commercial trucking industry in the U.S., recently announced a proposal that would require commercial trucks to have automatic braking systems on board. Initial estimates indicate that using this type of equipment could mitigate not only the frequency, but also the severity of rear-end truck… Read More »
Why Some Roads are More Dangerous for Trucks
Commercial vehicles pose a very real risk to other road users, not only because they are so large, but because they are generally much harder to maneuver than passenger vehicles. For instance, they take a lot longer to come to a stop, make extremely wide turns, and have large blind spots, all of which… Read More »
These Common Mistakes Could Jeopardize Your Truck Accident Case
Obtaining compensation from a trucking company or other negligent party is often essential for many truck accident victims, most of whom suffer serious injuries and devastating property damage. Unfortunately, obtaining compensation after a truck accident isn’t guaranteed, even when the trucking company was clearly at fault for the crash. Accident victims can also unknowingly… Read More »
Recovery After a Bridge Strike Accident
Truck accidents can and do occur for a variety of reasons, with many attributed to the careless driving of other drivers, a failure to abide by traffic laws, or a lack of truck driver training. Other negligent drivers, trucking companies that put profits before safety, and manufacturers that design defective products can all be… Read More »
Commercial Truck Safety Violations
Commercial trucks experience a lot more wear and tear than the average vehicle, partly because they are so much heavier than other cars, but also because they travel thousands of miles, sometimes in a single trip. As a result, commercial vehicles tend to need a lot more maintenance, for which trucking companies are responsible…. Read More »
Unsecured Cargo Loads Can Cause Truck Accidents
We’ve all seen debris on the road that clearly fell out of the back of a truck. Whether it is lumber, a mattress, or cardboard boxes, these items pose a very real risk of injury to road users. A recent study conducted by AAA revealed that dangerous road debris had caused 200,000 crashes in… Read More »
Blind Spots Can Cause Truck Accidents
Besides being much larger than the average passenger vehicle, commercial vehicles also have far vaster blind spots. This can make it even more dangerous to share the road with commercial vehicles, which already outweigh most cars by many thousands of pounds. Knowing where these blind spots are on semi-trucks can go a long way… Read More »
What Causes Trucks to Roll Over?
While most drivers have accepted the need to share the road with commercial vehicles as a necessary evil, the risk that these vehicles pose to other road users cannot be understated. Weighing as much as 80,000 pounds and often exceeding 70 feet in length, these kinds of vehicles can cause a catastrophic amount of… Read More »
Common Truck Accident Injuries
The kinds of injuries that are caused by truck accidents are often severe and may reach the level of catastrophic due to the massive size difference between commercial vehicles and passenger cars. These injuries can lead to lifelong health problems, expensive medical bills, lost earning ability, permanent disability, and in some devastating cases, even… Read More »
What Caused My Jackknife Truck Accident?
Jackknife accidents are a type of crash unique to semi-trucks and tractor trailers that occur when the cab and trailer portions of a vehicle start moving independently, with the trailer portion swinging out to the side of the cab and forming a 90 degree angle. There are a lot of different causes for these… Read More »
Hazmat Truck Accidents
The cargo being carried by a semi-truck won’t always affect the outcome of an accident claim where negligence was a factor. Injury claims can, however, end up being more complex in situations where the truck in question was carrying hazardous materials. Read on to learn more about how these kinds of accidents differ from… Read More »
What Caused Your Truck Accident?
Even collisions that would normally qualify as minor can have devastating consequences when one of those vehicles is a commercial truck, as they are simply so much larger than standard passenger cars. Fortunately, injured parties who can prove that someone else’s negligence was responsible for their crash could recover damages for any accident-related damages…. Read More »
Avoid These Mistakes After A Truck Accident
Even truck accident victims who were not at fault for causing their crash could end up jeopardizing their case by making one of a few common mistakes. For help improving your chances of filing a successful truck accident claim, reach out to our experienced Tulsa truck accident lawyers today. Failing to Seek Medical Care … Read More »
Flatbed Truck Accidents
Thousands of truck accidents occur on U.S. roadways every year. These crashes involve a wide range of trucks, including not only semi-trucks, but also tanker and flatbed trucks. Collisions with any of these kinds of trucks almost always have devastating results, but crashes with flatbed trucks, which are some of the largest commercial vehicles… Read More »
What Are The Different Types Of Truck Accidents?
Truck accidents, like any other type of collision involving a passenger car, vary in type and seriousness. There are, however, certain types of crashes that are unique to commercial vehicles. These include underride and override crashes, jackknife accidents, and wide turn accidents. If you were involved in one of these types of collisions with… Read More »
What Are Override Accidents?
Any type of collision with a commercial vehicle is dangerous, simply because they are so much heavier and larger than passenger vehicles. Rear-end collisions with these vehicles, however, are particularly devastating, especially when the truck rear-ends the smaller car. Because the clearance on trucks is so high, smaller cars can actually fit underneath them,… Read More »
Truck Accident Rates Increase At The End Of The Year
The number of truck accidents occurring on U.S. roadways has steadily been on the rise in recent decades. These collisions occur at all hours of the day, on weekdays and weekends, and during every month of the year. There are, however, certain times when truck accidents are more likely to occur. The later months… Read More »
Establishing Liability For Truck Accidents In Oklahoma
Truck accidents almost always result in significant property damage and serious injuries, so it is important for those who have been involved in such collisions to seek compensation from the right people. Unfortunately, determining fault for a truck accident can be complicated, so if you were hurt in a collision with a commercial vehicle,… Read More »
Commercial Vehicle Rollover Accidents
Technically, any kind of vehicle can be involved in a rollover accident. Certain types of vehicles, however, including those with high profiles, like SUVs and commercial trucks, are at an especially high risk of rolling over. Many rollover truck accidents can be linked to truck driver error, or problems with how a truck’s cargo… Read More »
What Is An Underride Accident?
Most people know that collisions between passenger vehicles and commercial trucks tend to have more severe consequences than crashes between two similarly-sized cars. This, however, is not the only danger associated with being in a truck accident. There are, for instance, certain kinds of accidents in which only large trucks can be involved. This… Read More »
Using Black Box Data To Strengthen Your Truck Accident Claim
Pursuing a truck accident claim tends to be a difficult process, as trucking companies are rarely willing to admit to liability or pay out the full value of a victim’s claim. By collecting strong evidence, however, injured truck accident victims can make it a lot harder for trucking companies to deny liability. This evidence… Read More »
Feds Report A 13 Percent Increase In Truck Accident Deaths In 2021
Last year was a particularly deadly year for motorists in the U.S., with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reporting a 13 percent increase in the number of deaths in accidents involving large commercial trucks. This alarming statistic was mirrored by an overall increase in traffic fatalities (42,915), which went up by 10.5… Read More »
Failing To Load Cargo Properly Can Cause Truck Accidents
Commercial vehicles can weigh upwards of 80,000 pounds when fully loaded. Besides making them a lot more dangerous if they collide with smaller vehicles, this weight also puts a lot more wear and tear on the components of the trucks themselves. The number of miles driven by most commercial drivers only adds to this… Read More »
Tulsa Jackknife Truck Accident Lawyers
There are some types of collisions that can occur just as easily between a passenger car and a commercial truck as between two similar sized vehicles. Rear-end collisions, for instance, can occur between vehicles of various sizes. There are, however, certain types of accidents that are unique to tractor-trailers and other trucks, one of… Read More »
Runaway Trailer Accidents Cause Devastating Injuries
Because commercial vehicles are so much heavier than standard-sized passenger cars, stopping them typically requires a lot more time and distance. To help with this process, semi-trucks are equipped with brakes on both the cab and trailer portions of the vehicle. If the brakes on either portion of the truck fail for some reason,… Read More »
Were You Injured In A Truck Accident Caused By A Tire Blowout?
Most commercial vehicles are made up of cabs that are attached (temporarily) to large trailers, both of which have a series of wheels and tires. That’s why semi-trucks are commonly referred to as “18 wheelers.” Unfortunately, because large trucks travel so many miles and often carry heavy cargo, the tires on those vehicles are… Read More »
Tips For Avoiding Truck Accidents
Semi-trucks are, on average, around 72 feet in length, 8.5 feet wide, and 13.5 feet tall. This, combined with the fact that many semi-trucks weigh in at around 80,000 pounds, makes them a force to contend with for anyone else on the road. Even with special training, these vehicles can be hard to control,… Read More »
Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes When Filing A Truck Accident Claim
Commercial vehicles, like semi-trucks, outweigh even the largest SUVs and passenger trucks on the road, often by as much as 20 to one. The consequences of collisions between vehicles of such varying sizes can be devastating, and even deadly, for occupants of the smaller vehicles. Unfortunately, even when they are to blame, many trucking… Read More »
Dump Truck Dangers
Any type of large truck poses a risk to other drivers. Certain kinds of trucks, however, are a particular threat to others on the road. Dump trucks, for instance, which carry extremely heavy, uneven loads, are known for making frequent stops, and are often out early in the morning before the sun has risen…. Read More »
What To Do After A Truck Accident
While all car accidents can have potentially serious consequences, certain kinds of crashes, or collisions involving certain types of vehicles, are known for being especially dangerous. Accidents that involve commercial vehicles, for instance, are notorious for causing devastating injuries to the occupants of the smaller vehicle. Recovering compensation after this kind of accident can… Read More »
5 Tips For Sharing The Road With Commercial Vehicles
Auto accidents that involve semi trucks and other commercial vehicles are notorious for causing devastating injuries. For this reason, motorists should use extra care when sharing the road with these kinds of vehicles. We’ve included a few tips to help you with this endeavor, but also recognize that sometimes, even the most careful of… Read More »
Blind Spot Truck Accidents
All kinds of car crashes can result in serious injuries for the occupants of the vehicles involved. Some types of collisions, however, have a greater potential to cause injuries and property damage than others. Often, it is collisions involving large commercial vehicles (which have much larger blind spots than most passenger vehicles) that tend… Read More »
