By Matthew Bonanno, Esq. When You're Hit by an Independent Contractor Truck Driver In the recent rise of the gig economy, "independent contractor" is a work status that has grown increasingly common across countless industries. This has … [Read more...]
How the Law Defines Negligence
by Tyler Hall, Esq. The Elements of Negligence in a Truck Accident Case Each year, roughly 130,000 Americans are injured in truck accidents. These injuries are typically sustained by those driving or riding in passenger vehicles as they … [Read more...]
IST Reports Truck Crash Deaths Up 50% in a Decade
By Ed Rebenack, Esq. IST Reveals 2019 Fact Sheet for New Jersey Truck Crashes The Institute for Safer Trucking has introduced its latest fact sheet for the state of New Jersey, and it indicates that large truck crash fatalities were up … [Read more...]
2020 Saw Less Traffic While Auto-Related Fatalities Spiked
By Matthew Bonanno, Esq. 2020: A Year of Light Traffic and High Fatalities The COVID-19 pandemic put a stop to a considerable amount of traffic, but that didn't necessarily mean that the roads were any safer - in fact, just the opposite. … [Read more...]
Truck Accidents Caused by Tire Blowouts: Who’s Liable?
By Tyler Hall, Esq. Trucking Tire Blowouts: Who Are the Liable Parties? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 75,000 accidents are caused by tire blowouts each year, and these accidents lead to about … [Read more...]
Managing a Head-On Collision With a Large Truck
By Craig Aronow, Esq. The Dangers of a Head-on Collision with a Commercial Truck Truck drivers are responsible for moving approximately 72% of our country's freight. With an estimated 37.9 million trucks on the road, there are plenty of … [Read more...]
How Reckless Driving Leads to Truck Accidents
By Ed Rebenack, Esq. The Potential Consequences of Reckless Driving A fully-loaded commercial vehicle can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Therefore, a truck accident could be deadly for those who are commuting to work or going to school in a … [Read more...]
Bigger Pickup Trucks – Smaller Safety Margins – Pedestrians at Risk
by Craig M. Aronow, Esq. Supersize Pickup Trucks Put Pedestrians at Higher Risk for Injuries U.S. pickup truck sales have eclipsed auto sales for several years running, and as more and more Americans step up into the driver’s seat, the … [Read more...]
Common Issues That Occur Following a Garbage Truck Accident
by Tyler J. Hall, Esq. Everything You Should Know About Accidents Involving Garbage Trucks Garbage truck accidents are relatively common and oftentimes bring about ample amounts of damage to everyone involved in the accident. In 2019, … [Read more...]
Jackknife Truck Accidents Are Very Common and Very Deadly
by Edward Rebenack, Esq. How Does Jackknifing Put Everyone on the Road at Risk? While all motor vehicle accidents are serious, jackknife accidents involving huge trucks are particularly dangerous. The sheer size and weight of a truck can … [Read more...]
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