12Apr 2022 by Pat Geddie
Gathering Evidence for Truck Accident Claims

Gathering Evidence for Truck Accident Claims

Truck Accident
More than 500,000 large truck crashes are reported each year in the U.S., and many of these accidents are the fault of the truck driver or trucking company. In order to hold a trucking company liable for your losses from an accident, you must provide evidence of liability. This can be difficult to obtain, but a Beverly Hills truck accident lawyer can help. Some evidence that might help prove a truck accident claim includes: Black box dataHours of service recordsMaintenance recordsAlcohol and drug test results for the driver following the accidentPhotos of the truck damageTruck dashcam footage Call a Lawyer Right Away After a truck crash, you can bet the trucking company will send representatives to gather evidence of what caused the crash. If this evidence shows the driver or…
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11Apr 2022 by Pat Geddie
QUESTIONS TO ASK A TRUCK ACCIDENT ATTORNEY

QUESTIONS TO ASK A TRUCK ACCIDENT ATTORNEY

Truck Accident
If you are involved in an accident that involves a commercial truck, you need to know what to look for in deciding which truck accident attorney to hire. Truck accidents often involve complexities that are not present in cases involving only passenger vehicles, such as who to go after in a lawsuit and hold liable for the damage caused by the truck accident. Thus, it is good to get an idea of how well an attorney knows the complexities of handling legal claims involving truck accidents.   What To Ask The first question you need to ask in a consultation for a potential truck accident attorney is how much experience he or she has with such cases. You do not necessarily want a novice or inexperienced attorney handling your claim,…
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24Mar 2022 by Pat Geddie
Amazon Delivery Truck Accidents

Amazon Delivery Truck Accidents

Truck Accident
Many households across the U.S. have become dependent on Amazon deliveries, and the company’s influence and prevalence in our daily society can not be understated. Amazon delivery trucks are as common as any other commercial vehicle on the road, and they travel everywhere to perform their essential services. With more of these Amazon delivery trucks on the road, delivery van and truck crashes can also increase. Factors Leading Amazon Delivery Crashes With the rise of services like Amazon Prime delivery and its promises of immediate delivery, many drivers have a more frantic approach to meeting delivery deadlines. Studies have concluded this is a major reason for rising accident rates involving Amazon delivery trucks. The constant pressure to deliver ever more packages on Amazon drivers has led to reckless driving behavior.…
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25Feb 2022 by Pat Geddie
Evidence in a Truck Accident Case

Evidence in a Truck Accident Case

Truck Accident
Any motor vehicle accident case will turn on the evidence that you have. Truck accident cases have far more sources of evidence that you can use to prove your case. However, you must act quickly to obtain this evidence before it is lost or made to disappear by the trucking company. Like any motor vehicle case, you can benefit from physical evidence that could establish who was to blame for the crash. The best thing is when you have witnesses who saw the accident. Then, pictures of the accident scene and video footage may also prove your case. Sources of Evidence that Help Your Case There are additional helpful sources of evidence in a truck accident case, including: Black box data that could show key facts about how the truck…
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25Feb 2022 by Pat Geddie
Truck Crashes on the I-5

Truck Crashes on the I-5

Truck Accident
I-5 is a vital roadway that runs practically from border to border along the Pacific Coast. The location and necessity of this highway mean that it will be packed with trucks. These large vehicles often do not share the road well with drivers, causing serious accidents and injuries. There is not much that we can say about the Freeway that you have not already heard and experienced for yourself. One of the reasons why the Freeway is so packed is that drivers getting to and from work are not the only ones using this road. Serious Truck Crashes on I-5 In Los Angeles County, there is a fatal truck crash an average of every three days. Some of these crashes occur on the local portion of I-5. In December 2021,…
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21Jan 2022 by Pat Geddie
Truck Driver Error is Often to Blame in a Crash

Truck Driver Error is Often to Blame in a Crash

Truck Accident
Our Beverly Hills truck accident law firm represents plenty of crash victims, and one thing we can say is that truck driver error is often to blame. Think of the holiday stress truck drivers are under, for example, combined with winter driving conditions that can easily lead to mistakes and collisions. The following are some ways you can keep yourself safe whenever possible and, in the event of a crash, contact our firm for a free case evaluation. Never Drive in a Truck’s Blind Spots If you can’t see a semi-truck’s mirrors, the driver can’t see you. Remember th the blind spot on a big truck is much bigger than the blind spot on your car. Additionally, the truck driver is sitting much higher up, which makes visibility worse across…
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31Dec 2021 by Pat Geddie
What To Do After a Motorcycle Crash?

What To Do After a Motorcycle Crash?

Truck Accident
In California last year, there were 16,504 motorcycle accidents reported, causing 15,527 injuries. When you are involved in a motorcycle crash, what to do next is key to resolving the incident as favorably as possible. Thus, it is crucial to know exactly what to do after getting into a motorcycle accident. An injured motorist should first call emergency responders and seek any medical attention they may need. It is important that they report all possible injuries they may have sustained during the accident to those responding to the scene. Getting a diagnosis right away not only helps your physical health, but will be useful for a future injury claim should you need to file one. It is important not only to report any injuries you may be experiencing but also…
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31Dec 2021 by Pat Geddie
Four Things Not To Do After A Truck Accident

Four Things Not To Do After A Truck Accident

Truck Accident
After a truck accident, people are left in shock of the event they just experienced. They may not be thinking clearly and might do something or say something that could hurt their claim against the trucker. Here are some things to keep in mind not to do if you are involved in a truck accident. First, never admit fault, even if you believe the accident was partially due to your own negligence. Admitting fault is a sure way to get the claim you are entitled to significantly reduced by your own contributory negligence or even denied outright. Leave it for the defendant to establish any degree of fault on your behalf, and never admit to the police or other driver that you may have been at fault in causing the…
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03Nov 2021 by Pat Geddie
Distracciones Comunes de los Conductores de Camiones

Distracciones Comunes de los Conductores de Camiones

Truck Accident
Mientras conducen por la carretera, los conductores de camiones deben prestar atención a su conducción durante largas distancias y largos períodos de tiempo. Esto significa que están sujetos a una gran cantidad de distracciones potenciales durante sus viajes largos que pueden representar un riesgo para otros conductores, en caso de que las distracciones desvíen la atención del conductor del camión de la carretera. En la era de la tecnología, la conducción distraída es un problema importante para los conductores, especialmente para los conductores profesionales que pasan la mayor parte de su tiempo en la carretera. Según la Administración Nacional de Seguridad del Tráfico en las Carreteras (NHTSA), la conducción distraída estaba relacionada con 3,450 muertes en un año reciente, representando el 9.2% de todas las muertes relacionadas con vehículos de…
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29Oct 2021 by Pat Geddie
Common Truck Driver Distractions

Common Truck Driver Distractions

Truck Accident
While driving the road, truck drivers have to pay attention to their driving for long distances and long periods of time. This means they are subjected to a myriad of potential distractions during their long trips that can pose a risk for other drivers, should the distractions take the truck driver’s attention off the road.  In the age of technology, distracted driving is a major issue for drivers, especially professional drivers who spend most of their time on the road. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving was linked to 3,450 deaths in a recent year, making up 9.2% of all motor vehicle-related fatalities.  The distractions of technology compound the risks of distracted truck drivers on the modern road. This can be a dangerous scenario for…
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