When you’re hit by a truck, you probably know that the other party is at fault. What you may not know is who will be responsible for covering the cost of care associated with your injuries. You may not be sure who will be liable for your lost wages or other...
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Truck Accidents
WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE IN A CAR ACCIDENT
The scene immediately following a car accident can be very confusing and chaotic. It can be difficult to think clearly with your emotions running high. You may not know what to do. At Hardee, Massey & Blodgett, we hope that you are never have to experience a car...
DID YOU KNOW TRUCK DRIVERS HAVE WORK WEEK LIMITS?
Semi-trucks and tractor-trailers that drive on North Carolina’s roads and highways have to go through extensive training and certify their skills before ever getting behind the wheel of a big rig. For some, it may be very confusing why there are so many accidents...
WAYS YOU CAN AVOID A TRUCK ACCIDENT
As the driver or passenger of a car or pickup, you could sustain serious injuries if the vehicle you are in is involved in a collision with a large truck. Tractor trailer trucks exert a great deal of force because of their significant mass. There are many things you...
INFORMATION ON LARGE VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
TRUCK ACCIDENT ATTORNEY: GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA Any time you are driving on a major highway you will eventually cross paths with a vehicle that is larger than an average sized or compact car. No matter how many years you have been driving, it can be intimidating...
TRUCK WEIGHT DOES AFFECT SAFETY
states that truck drivers must know the total weight their truck when they get onto the road. The truck driver has the responsibility of ensuring that the weight does not exceed the maximum allowed by law in the state or states that the truck will be traveling. The...
STEPS TO PRESERVE BLACK BOX DATA
A crash between your everyday vehicle and a large tractor-trailer can be catastrophic. A tractor-trailer truck can have a big advantage in weight over your typical car, SUV or pick-up weighing as much as 80,000 pounds. This means if your vehicle is struck with a...
SEMI-TRUCK ACCIDENTS AND CATASTROPHIC INJURIES
The Serious Nature of a Crash Involving a Semi-Truck It is true that any crash can be a serious accident. However, when the crash involves a large semi-truck, there is a great chance that the involved parties could sustain some of the most catastrophic injuries. The...
SHARING THE ROAD WITH TRUCKS CARRYING WIDE LOADS
As reported by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 1 out of every 10 deaths on the highway involve a large truck, and approximately 68% of those killed in the accidents were the occupants of smaller passenger vehicles and cars. The most unfortunate part of...
DETERMINING COMPENSATION AFTER A CATASTROPHIC INJURY
Any injury sustained by a person can be hard to handle, specifically when you consider the emotional, financial, and physical hardships that are endured. However, a serious, catastrophic injury normally results in even more complications. A serious, catastrophic...