trucking accident

Published on: July 7, 2016

What if a Child Dies as a Result of a Truck Accident or a Truck Driver’s Negligence?

By David Wolf, Attorney

Published by Child Injury Lawyer Blog

In Texas and other states, commercial trucks and semi-tractor trailers are common on the streets, roads, and expressways. Due to the size of these trucks, it is important that the truck driver take all proper and necessary safety precautions for the safety of other drivers and passengers who will travel on and through the same streets, roads, and expressways. One measure that should be taken is to inspect the vehicle before departure to make sure that the height and width of the truck can safety travel under and through all bridges and overpasses. For instance, if the truck is equipped with a boom or crane, it is vital that the boom or crane is lowered and otherwise secured that the truck is safe for travel through all roadways on the intended itinerary. If there are any objects that are too tall or wide for safe travel, there can be disastrous consequences, accidents, crashes, personal injuries, and wrongful deaths.

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Published on: April 25, 2016

What are the Legal Rights of Injury Victims (Children and Adults) in a Crash with a Semi Tractor Trailer?

By Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A.

By David Wolf, Attorney and Robert Chaiken, Attorney

Published by Child Injury Lawyer Blog

In communities throughout the United States, there is a common danger that is out on the roadways – day and night. The common danger is in the form of large commercial vehicles and semi-tractor trailers. Certainly, companies have a right to conduct business and it is proper to utilize commercial trucks and semi tractor trailers in intrastate commerce and in interstate commerce; however, when the commercial or truck driver crashes into other vehicles or causes a crash due to the negligent driver of the commercial or truck driver then there is a cause of action against both the driver and the company that he or she is driving on behalf of. When there is a crash with semi tractor trailer, the resulting damage to both other vehicles, drivers, and passengers can and often is quite significant and in some cases tragic and devastating. Certainly, all drivers have a duty to operate the motor vehicle in a safe and reasonable manner by observing and obeying speed limits, street signs, traffic, and weather conditions. Commercial and truck drivers have special training or at least should have special training to operate such large vehicles. It is important that the trucks are well maintained and that driver logs are meticulously maintained and followed. One drowsy or overworked truck driver can change the life of another person and his or her family in a split second.

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Published on: July 3, 2015

What if a Child is Injured or Killed as a Result of a Trucking Accident? Negligence of Truck Drivers and Tragic Injuries / Deaths to Children

By Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A.

By David Wolf, Attorney

Published by the Child Injury Lawyer Blog

Throughout Tennessee and other states, trucks, tractor trailers, and big rigs are common sites on the roads, highways, and expressways. Certainly, big trucks are an important part of both intrastate and interstate commerce. Theres large commercial trucks also pose a significant risk of serious injuries and deaths to adults and children alike to the size disparity between these trucks and common personal vehicles / automobiles. Because of this, it is important that commercial truck drivers are well trained, alert, and well rested. Furthermore, excessive speed and daydreaming need to be avoided as well. Finally, driver distractions should be limited and removed whenever possible. Texting while any vehicle including but limited to a commercial truck is simply careless and can and does lead to serious accidents causing personal injuries and the deaths of others.

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