After an accident with serious injuries, plaintiffs naturally focus on the defendants perceived to have the deepest pockets. It’s a solid legal strategy that can lead to large settlements and judgments for the claimants. As such, trucking companies frequently get...
Truck Accident
What are complicating factors in truck accidents?
When a large commercial truck collides with a passenger vehicle on New Jersey roads, the consequences are often devastating. We see these accidents regularly on busy Bergen County highways like Interstate 80 and the New Jersey Turnpike. The sheer size disparity is...
Are you ready for these five truck accident defenses?
A truck accident can leave you with long-term or permanent disability, psychological turmoil and extensive financial losses. As you seek to recover from your injuries you might feel isolated and hopeless as you grapple with the uncertainty of your future. And figuring...
Five common causes of truck accidents
New Jersey is home to some of the busiest and heaviest traveled roads and highways in the country. Large trucks make up a large part of the state’s roads and an accident with a truck can result in serious injuries. There are some common factors involved in many truck...
New carriers and truck crashes
Truck collisions might be the accidents many New Jersey commuters worry about the most. An oversized semi-truck's weight could inflict significant damage when it hits a much smaller vehicle and smaller models, including durable pickup trucks and SUVs. A review of...
Truck defects and malfunctions cause many trucking accidents
An accident with a large truck can leave you with serious or life-threatening injuries and undo your entire life. It is normal to feel nervous when driving around trucks on New Jersey’s numerous busy roads and highways, but after a truck accident you might be afraid...
The causes and immense danger of flying semi wheels and tires
New Jersey offers a great blend of scenic views and busy highways. Whether you drive on I-95, Route 519 or this state's other roads, you'll likely find yourself near commercial vehicles. With semi-trucks carrying so much cargo, these vehicles need more than four...
Don’t drive without understanding the dangers of HAZMAT trucks
All drivers in New Jersey should know the dangers of HAZMAT trucks to keep themselves safe in case an accident occurs. You should share the information with your loved ones too so that they know what to do if they are in an accident involving a HAZMAT truck. Crushing...
The impacts of truck driver fatigue
Truck drivers take precautions to ensure that their driving is as safe as possible. Still, truck accidents resulting in personal injury sometimes occur in New Jersey. Many causes may lead to these accidents, including truck driver fatigue. Read on to get a closer look...
Inspection blitz sidelines thousands of unsafe trucks and drivers
New Jersey residents may not have heard about the International Roadcheck inspection blitz that takes place across all of North America. The truck safety initiative is an annual event that is organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. Every year, inspectors...
