Transportation And Trucking

You often hear that in a rear-end accident, the “following driver” is at fault. The idea behind this theory is that drivers are always supposed to maintain adequate following distances so that they can stop in time to avoid a crash. If a driver fails to do so, then...

Trucking companies may be liable for a car accident when their drivers are at fault or when the company is negligent in hiring, training or vehicle maintenance. Factors such as improper loading, driver fatigue and failure to comply with regulations can also contribute...

Cameras can help clarify liability after a car crash. When there is video footage of a wreck, much information may be provided concerning who is to blame for the collision. Of course, not every stretch of road has traffic cameras or nearby security cameras capturing...

Many motorists have been led to believe that if they are hurt in a crash involving a large commercial truck that the truck driver – or, the driver’s employer – is automatically to blame for the harm that has resulted from the collision.  After all, trucks are massive,...