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...
On behalf of McArthur Law Firm | Apr 22, 2020 | Truck Accidents
Commercial trucks are a vital part of the economy. We all owe truck drivers a debt of gratitude for their hard work and dedication to what they do. Yet, truck drivers are still people and can make mistakes while driving. Unfortunately, their mistakes behind the wheel...
On behalf of McArthur Law Firm | Apr 13, 2020 | Car Accidents, Truck Accidents
Flying debris, unsecured cargo, sticks or rocks can create significant damage to your car and even your person. They can get kicked up by spinning tires, tossed out windows or fly off the top of a truck on the highway. Even the smallest pebble can create a serious...
On behalf of McArthur Law Firm | Mar 24, 2020 | Truck Accidents
The Bureau of Labor Statistics issued a report in 2018 that truck transportation was the most dangerous of major industries it reports within. Drivers and truck drivers account for over 2% of the total workforce, with about 18.4% of all occupational fatalities....
On behalf of McArthur Law Firm | Feb 20, 2020 | Truck Accidents
Getting in a motor vehicle accident with a semi-truck is nothing to take lightly. There is significant risk that someone in a passenger vehicle will suffer serious injury or even die in an accident with a semi-truck. The enormity of the truck compared to the car makes...
