Filing a truck accident injury claim can be much more complicated than a standard auto accident in North Carolina. Trucking companies and their insurance providers often defend accident claims strongly in the state because they know that any driver who was even...
Truck accident injury claims can be among the most complicated cases adjudicated in the North Carolina court system. The contributory negligence law in the state gives a distinct advantage to the truck driver and their employer as well as trucking insurance companies...
Common causes of truck accidents on NC highways include: Distracted Driving Driver Error Driver Fatigue Equipment Malfunction Highway Rules and Regulations Violations Truck accidents are the most horrific vehicle mishaps that happen on North Carolina highways. They...
Truck accidents are often unique in how they occur. However, they do fall into general categories in most situations. Even when the primarily responsible driver is operating a standard vehicle, truck drivers can also often contribute to causing the accident in a...
Professional truck drivers are supposedly the best drivers on the highways. They go through extensive training and certification before being issued a commercial classified driver’s license. Included in their training is knowing exactly what to expect when they...
Being involved in an accident with a tractor-trailer rig is a harrowing and often deadly experience for many, and it is always a watershed moment in the life of any victim. No typical passenger vehicle is a physical match for a tractor-trailer or semi-truck, and the...
The average length of a semi-truck is 60 feet. Some carry up to 80,000 pounds as a load, plus their own weight. When you compare this to the average size of a car: 16 feet long and 3,800 pounds, you can probably imagine why trucking accidents often result in...
Comprehensive Guide to Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit in North Carolina If you’ve been injured in an accident in North Carolina and are considering legal action, this comprehensive guide walks you through the steps of filing a personal injury lawsuit. From...
Many drivers often do not consider how important good tires are on their vehicles, they commonly take tires for granted as long as the tread looks good from a distance. But, this is not the case for 18-wheel tractor-trailer rigs. How often have you been driving down...
When you have been involved in a trucking accident, it may seem like forever before the case is settled. These cases do have a tendency to take longer to complete than other personal injury cases, but there are very good reasons for this delay. Federal and State...
The commercial transportation industry in the United States is indeed one of the most regulated components of the economy. And the importance of the shipping industry cannot be overstated. Without the delivery of products to the marketplace, the country does not...
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