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What FMCSA and NHTSA Data Show About Truck Accidents

Truck Accident Statistics From FMCSA and NHTSA Data National crash data shows 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 attorney might use figures like these for context, but statistics describe patterns across many crashes, not what happened in a single one. H

Nov 6, 20263 min read

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Which Insurance Pays After a Car Accident? Uninsured Motorist, PIP and MedPay

Which Insurance Pays After a Car Accident? Uninsured Motorist, PIP and MedPay After a car crash, more than one insurance policy may apply. The at-fault driver's liability coverage is usually the first source people think of, yet personal injury protection (PIP), MedPay and uninsured motorist (UM) coverage can matter as much. A car accident lawyer usually requests the declarations page for every policy that might apply, because the coverage often decides how much of a loss c

Nov 6, 20263 min read

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Underride and Jackknife Crashes: How They Happen and Who May Be Responsible

What to Know About Jackknife and Underride Tractor-Trailer Crashes Underride and jackknife crashes are two kinds of tractor-trailer collisions that frequently cause severe injuries. An underride crash happens when a smaller vehicle slides partly or completely beneath a trailer or truck body. In a jackknife, the tractor and trailer fold toward each other, often across several lanes. Each type raises its own evidence questions for a truck accident lawyer. What makes underr

Nov 6, 20263 min read

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Who Can Be Held Responsible for an 18-Wheeler Crash?

Who Can Be Held Responsible for an 18-Wheeler Crash? 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 responsible party may have separate insurance. The driver's conduct Most claims start wit

Nov 5, 20263 min read

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Underride and Jackknife Crashes in Truck Accident Claims

Underride and Jackknife Crashes: Causes and Evidence Underride and jackknife crashes are two tractor-trailer crash types that often cause severe injuries. An underride crash happens when a smaller vehicle slides partly or completely beneath a trailer or truck body. A jackknife occurs when the tractor and trailer fold toward each other, often across several lanes. Each raises its own evidence questions for an 18-wheeler accident lawyer. Why underride crashes are so danger

Nov 5, 20263 min read

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Choosing an Auto Accident Attorney: Questions to Ask

How to Choose a Car Accident Attorney Choosing a car accident lawyer is easier with a short list of questions. Some crashes involve one insurer and a modest property claim, while others involve serious injuries, several policies and disputed fault. The questions below can make a first consultation more useful, regardless of the size of the claim. Confirm the license and record Before the first meeting, check the basics. Each state bar or licensing agency provides a wa

Nov 5, 20263 min read

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What FMCSA and NHTSA Data Show About Truck Accidents

Large Truck Crash Statistics: FMCSA and NHTSA Figures National crash data shows 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 attorney may cite figures like these for background, but statistics describe patterns across many crashes rather than what happened in any one

Nov 5, 20263 min read

Field note

Diminished Value and Other Car Accident Insurance Issues

Insurance Adjusters, Total Losses and Diminished Value After a car crash, most people deal with an insurance adjuster long before they think about a lawsuit. An adjuster evaluates the claim on behalf of the insurance company, and some common practices can reduce the value of a claim if they go unnoticed. Knowing what to expect is one reason people talk with a car accident lawyer before they sign anything. Early calls from the adjuster An adjuster for the other driver

Nov 5, 20262 min read