Truck / 18 Wheeler Archives

Who is Liable in a Truck Accident?

Being involved in a truck accident can be a traumatic experience, leaving you with numerous questions about legal responsibilities and compensation. Your road to recovery and justice starts with understanding who is liable, but liability often involves multiple parties, such as the truck driver, trucking company, or even the vehicle manufacturer. With the assistance of […]

Hit by a Truck? What to Do After a Truck Accident

Truck accidents can be devastating, leaving victims with serious injuries and overwhelming challenges. After a truck accident in Texas, taking prompt and decisive action is crucial. Your safety and legal rights depend on the steps you take immediately after. Stewart J. Guss, Injury Lawyers, understands the complexities of truck accident cases and can guide you […]

An 18-Wheeler Truck Accident Can Destroy Your Life

Regrettably, thousands of truck accidents take place on the road every year. An accident with an 18-wheeler or other large truck, which weighs as much as 80,000 pounds and averages 70 feet in length, can cause devastating injuries. When passenger cars and 18-wheelers collide on the road, serious property damage, as well as personal injuries, […]

Blind Spots: A Guide to Semi-Truck No-Zones

While almost all vehicles have blind spots, big rigs and semi-trucks are perhaps the most notorious for the size as well as the scope of the blind spots. Becoming educated on blind spots as well as being generally aware is crucial for overall driving safety. What Is a Blind Spot? Blind spots refer to the […]

Accidents Involving Dump and Garbage Trucks

Here are two FRIGHTENING traffic accidents: These are two seemingly unrelated accidents occurring in two seemingly unrelated cities. However, some common threads connect them. Dump trucks and garbage trucks serve similar functions in keeping our communities running. Both types of trucks pose significant risks to others on the roadway. If you have already been involved […]

Flatbed Trailer Truck Accidents

Flatbed trucks are the most widely used open-deck trailers in the trucking industry. The total number of flatbed and open-deck trucks operating in the U.S. isn’t readily available. However, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) states that while dry van trailers are the most common trailer pulled, most of the 350,000 U.S. owner-operators do own […]

Who Is Liable in a Self Driving Truck Accident?

With a growing focus on artificial intelligence in the transportation industry, self-driving vehicles may be coming soon to U.S. highways. Many vehicles already have some “driver assist” features installed, such as blind spot detection and adaptive headlights. The Convenience Of Autonomous Trucks Multiple American trucking companies plan to roll out self-driving tractor-trailers and other large-sized […]

Who Is Liable in a Self Driving Truck Accident?

Semis and Side Underride Accidents

Semi-underride accidents are among the most devastating types of traffic collisions. These crashes involve a smaller vehicle sliding underneath the side of a semi-truck or trailer, often resulting in catastrophic consequences for the car occupants. If you have been affected by a semi underride accident, either suffering a serious injury or losing a close family […]

Category: Truck / 18 Wheeler

Who is Liable in a Truck Accident?

Hit by a Truck? What to Do After a Truck Accident

An 18-Wheeler Truck Accident Can Destroy Your Life

Blind Spots: A Guide to Semi-Truck No-Zones

Accidents Involving Dump and Garbage Trucks

Flatbed Trailer Truck Accidents

Who Is Liable in a Self Driving Truck Accident?

Who Is Liable in a Self Driving Truck Accident?

Semis and Side Underride Accidents