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Trucks are often intimidating in size. You likely know from just a glance that an accident with a truck could lead to fatal injuries. Unfortunately, that’s a reality for many people as, each year, thousands of people die from trucking accidents. Most trucking...
Are the nation’s highways getting less safe? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), fatal truck accidents actually declined a little in 2020 (the last year for which figures are available), dropping 1% from 2019. That’s the good news....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...