On behalf of McArthur Law Firm | Jan 13, 2021 | Truck Accidents
While most people automatically assume that impaired driving only refers to drugs or alcohol, prescription medication can also lead to severe changes in perception and reaction time. Truck drivers are encouraged to thoroughly understand the side-effects of their...
On behalf of McArthur Law Firm | Jan 12, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Truck Accidents, WrongfulDeath
Dealing with the loss of a spouse or close family member is difficult. It becomes even harder to process if your loved one died suddenly, in tragic circumstances. Unfortunately, truck accidents take the lives of more than 4,000 people each year, 67% of those drivers...
by [email protected] | Jan 11, 2021 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
According to a recent study, truck drivers who consume large amounts of coffee or energy drink per day to an increased likelihood of crashes. With hours of service rules suspended for select drivers because of the current health crisis, more drivers are spending more...
On behalf of McArthur Law Firm | Dec 3, 2020 | Truck Accidents
The consumer auto industry is always trying to showcase the latest and most innovative technology. In recent years, the focus has been on safety features that move in the direction of driving automation. While cars aren’t fully autonomous yet, automakers have...
On behalf of McArthur Law Firm | Oct 20, 2020 | Truck Accidents
Sharing the roads with large trucks is an everyday, and normally very safe, occurrence. Most truck drivers have specialized training and knowledge on handling their vehicles, and they are all too aware of the potential dangers. Sadly, this isn’t always enough to...
On behalf of McArthur Law Firm | Aug 20, 2020 | Truck Accidents
It is not difficult to understand why a crash with a large commercial truck could prove deadly. The size and weight of these vehicles mean that people in passenger cars are especially vulnerable in a collision with a truck. These types of crashes often increase the...
On behalf of McArthur Law Firm | Jul 27, 2020 | Truck Accidents
A trucking industry report suggests that damages awards for the victims of truck accidents have gone up significantly since 2010. It also found that the number of jury awards of more than $1 million has gone up more than ten times over the past 14 years or so....
On behalf of McArthur Law Firm | Jun 29, 2020 | Truck Accidents
Lack of sleep is a common problem in the U.S. that unfortunately leads to a serious danger: drowsy driving. This is especially dangerous when the driver who did not get enough sleep is operating an 18-wheeler or other commercial truck. Truckers often work very long...
On behalf of McArthur Law Firm | Jun 22, 2020 | Truck Accidents
Semi-trucks are a common sight on American roadways these days. They are responsible for the transport of a significant portion of goods around the nation. The trucking industry also helps a great number of other industries thrive. However, tractor trailers still...
On behalf of McArthur Law Firm | May 28, 2020 | Truck Accidents
Accidents involving 18-wheelers are commonly more devastating to the victims of these accidents. Due to the massive size of a commercial truck, passengers of standard vehicles see much more severe injuries compared to collisions between vehicles of the same size. The...
