How Trucking Companies and Insurers Handle Tractor-Trailer Crash Claims
How Trucking Companies and Insurers Handle Tractor-Trailer Crash Claims After a tractor-trailer crash, the injured person usually deals with an insurance company long before any courtroom. Trucking companies and their insurers tend to act quickly, and their early steps can shape the claim. Knowing these practices is one reason people consult an 18-wheeler accident lawyer before giving a statement or signing anything. Federal insurance minimums for trucking companies M
What NHTSA Data Show About Traffic Deaths National crash data shows how many people are killed on American roads each year and which driver behaviors are involved. Every figure below comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and each is labeled with its year. An auto accident lawyer may cite figures like these for background, but statistics describe patterns across many crashes rather than what happened in any one of them. How many people die
Truck Accident Statistics From FMCSA and NHTSA Data
Truck Accident Statistics From FMCSA and NHTSA Data Federal crash data gives a national picture of how often large trucks are involved in serious crashes. The figures below come from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and each is labeled with its year. A truck accident lawyer may cite figures like these for background, but statistics describe patterns across many crashes rather than what ha
How to Choose a Truck Accident Attorney Choosing a truck accident lawyer is a different task from choosing a lawyer for a minor fender bender. Tractor-trailer claims often involve federal safety regulations, electronic evidence and several insurance policies, and the trucking company often has its own lawyers and investigators involved from the start. The questions below can make a consultation more useful. Confirm the license and disciplinary record Before meeting a
Jackknife and Underride Crashes in Truck Accident Claims
What to Know About Underride and Jackknife Truck Crashes Underride and jackknife crashes are two kinds of tractor-trailer collisions that frequently cause severe injuries. In an underride crash, a smaller vehicle slides partly or fully under a trailer or truck body. In a jackknife, the tractor and trailer fold toward each other, often blocking several lanes. Each raises its own evidence questions for an 18-wheeler accident lawyer. How underride happens The Insurance I
What to Expect From the Insurance Adjuster After an 18-Wheeler Crash
Insurance Tactics After a Tractor-Trailer Crash After a tractor-trailer crash, the injured person usually deals with an insurance company long before any courtroom. Trucking companies and their insurers tend to act quickly, and their early steps can shape the claim. Knowing what to expect is one reason people contact a truck accident lawyer before giving a statement or signing anything. How much insurance a trucking company must carry The Federal Motor Carrier Safety
What to Expect From the Insurance Adjuster After a Car Crash
Insurance Adjusters, Total Losses and Diminished Value Most people deal with an insurance adjuster long before a lawsuit is even a question. An adjuster evaluates the claim on behalf of the insurance company, and some common practices can reduce the value of a claim if they go unnoticed. Knowing what to expect is one reason people talk with a car accident lawyer before they sign anything. What the adjuster may ask for An adjuster for the other driver may call within d