Semi truck accident statistics show just how devastating truck accidents can be for victims involved. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 5,096 large trucks and buses were involved in fatal crashes and 121,000 were involved in injury crashes in one recent year, nationwide. When it comes to information about motor vehicle crashes in […]

Truck accidents are some of the most dangerous and challenging vehicle accidents that occur. Even a small mistake by a truck driver can result in life-threatening injuries and death for others. But the trouble doesn’t stop there. Truck accidents can be challenging to investigate. If you try to seek compensation on your own, you may […]

In May 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced major changes to its hours-of-service (HOS) rules – policies that many truck drivers had claimed for years negatively impacted their ability to perform their jobs safely. Hours of Service Law Changes Driver fatigue is the primary factor in over 13% of truck accidents, according […]

Largest Motor Vehicle Collision Verdict in Connecticut History A Connecticut man, Jorge Amparo, who was struck and injured by a rear-end collision with a tractor-trailer on I-95 in Westport Connecticut was awarded $15 million dollars by a jury this week. This is considered to be the largest accident verdict ever awarded in a Connecticut motor […]

Unsafe commercial vehicles put everyone on the road at risk. Due to their sheer size, a collision with an 18-wheeler or other large truck can cause significantly worse injuries than a comparable collision between two passenger vehicles. Semi-truck or Commercial vehicle accidents cause significant damage, so they are mainly under scrutiny. Truck driver negligence – […]