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Truck Accident Statistics From FMCSA and NHTSA Data

What FMCSA and NHTSA Data Show About Large Truck Crashes 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 one is tied to its data year. A truck accident attorney may cite figures like these for background, but statistics describe patterns across many crashes, not wha

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Driver Fatigue and Hours of Service Rules in Truck Accident Claims

How Hours of Service Violations Can Shape an 18-Wheeler Crash Claim When a semi-truck crash happens near the end of a long shift, one of the first questions is whether the driver was within the federal hours-of-service limits. Fatigue leaves little physical trace at a crash scene, which is why the answer tends to come from records instead of the road itself. A tractor-trailer crash lawyer reviewing one of these cases will usually compare the driver's logs with every other r

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Underride and Jackknife Crashes in Truck Accident Claims

Underride and Jackknife Crashes in 18-Wheeler Crash Claims Underride and jackknife crashes are two tractor-trailer crash types that often cause severe injuries. An underride crash happens when a smaller vehicle slides partly or completely beneath 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. Why underride crashes are so danger

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Diminished Value and Other Car Accident Insurance Issues

Diminished Value and Other Car Crash Insurance Issues Most people deal with an insurance adjuster long before a lawsuit is even a question. The adjuster's job is to evaluate the claim for the insurance company, and some common practices can reduce the value of a claim if they go unnoticed. Understanding these practices is one reason people consult a car accident attorney before signing anything. Recorded statements and medical authorizations An adjuster for the other

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