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9 Steps to Take After Being Injured in a Truck Accident

February 6, 2019 by Michael Waks

Kharkov, Ukraine - June 17, 2009: Consequences Of A Car Accident

Every car accident is a nerve-racking event, but collisions involving large trucks tend to be especially traumatic. Due to their immense size and weight, 18-wheelers can cause debilitating injuries and devastating property damage when they crash into smaller vehicles. It’s not easy to think clearly in the aftermath of a truck accident, but you must be careful about what you say and do at the scene and over the weeks that follow. The insurance company will be looking for any possible reason to … [Read more...]

Umbrella Coverage: A Potential Source of Recovery in Tort Claims

November 15, 2018 by Michael Waks

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Recovering a fair settlement after a serious injury or wrongful death is a tricky process that may involve several insurance policies. Ideally, the person or entity that caused your injury or loss will have liability insurance that covers such scenarios, whether it was a car accident, slip and fall, product defect, etc. In addition to auto, home, and renter’s insurance, some defendants have umbrella coverage. This is extra liability insurance that will kick in if the policyholder is held … [Read more...]

4 Reasons You Need A Lawyer for Your Truck Accident Claim

March 29, 2016 by Michael Waks

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If you or someone you love is hurt in a truck accident, hiring a lawyer is very important. If you believe you are entitled to compensation for any personal injury accident, having an attorney represent your interests is always a good idea.  It is especially important when you have a truck accident claim, because those are very complicated cases. Here's Why You Need a Lawyer to Litigate a Truck Accident Claim Of the many reasons to hire an attorney to litigate your truck … [Read more...]

How Will Trucking Laws Affect Your Personal Injury Case?

March 14, 2016 by Michael Waks

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How Will Trucking Laws Affect Your Personal Injury Case? by Michael Waks   The key requirement in a personal injury claim is to prove the truck driver was negligent. Sometimes there is a question about who is to blame for an accident, but if a truck driver breaks a safety law, there is a presumption of negligence. … [Read more...]

Truck Accident Rules Can Prove Blame in Drowsy Driving Crashes

February 2, 2016 by Michael Waks

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Some of the most important federal regulations applicable to truck drivers are aimed at preventing drowsy driving crashes.  Drowsy driving crashes are normally difficult to prove because, unlike with drunk driving, there are no objective tests for fatigue, and drivers do not usually admit they were over-tired. However, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations make it easier for victims to prove truck drivers were negligent, when the rules aimed at preventing drowsy … [Read more...]

Do Trucking Laws Affect Your Personal Injury Case?

December 23, 2015 by Michael Waks

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Drivers of commercial trucks are required to follow all state traffic safety laws as well as the federal laws found in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.  Federal laws address a wide range of issues from suspension of a driver's license for impaired driving, inspection requirements for trucks to record-keeping requirements for trucking companies. Trucking laws affect your personal injury case in many important ways, so if you have been in a truck crash, it is important to hire a Long … [Read more...]

How is a Black Box Relevant to a Trucking Accident Case?

October 14, 2015 by Michael Waks

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Black boxes are best known as the data recorders used to help identify the cause of airplane crashes, but black boxes can also be important in determining the cause of truck accidents.  Most commercial trucks have black boxes that activate in the seconds before an accident, recording technical vehicle information and driver behavior.  Some black boxes record ongoing information about the truck and the driver’s actions, providing even more information that can be … [Read more...]

Does Federal Law Require Trucks To Carry Insurance?

October 13, 2015 by Michael Waks

Are Trucks Required By Federal Law To Carry Insurance?

If you travel the freeways and roads in Southern California, you are familiar with semi-trucks.  These large trucks are a common site on roads across America as they transport goods and freight from one place to another.  The trucking industry makes it possible for all of us to enjoy products from around the world. Unfortunately, due to their size and weight, trucks can be dangerous.  Recognizing this, the trucking industry is heavily regulated by federal … [Read more...]

Truck Crash Prevention Through Technology

October 1, 2015 by Michael Waks

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It is a truck driver’s responsibility to pay careful attention, to leave a safe following distance, and to take reasonable precautions to reduce the chances of a collision occurring.  While truckers have an obligation to exercise caution behind the wheel, human error can still result in motor vehicle collisions. Four highway safety lobbies believe there is technology already in existence that could significantly reduce the chances of a motor vehicle accident happening because of human … [Read more...]

Free Report: Truck Driver Responsibilities in California

July 20, 2015 by Michael Waks

Truck Driver Responsibilities in California

Truck drivers have responsibilities imposed under state law as well as under federal law. The duties that a professional trucker has are more extensive than the responsibilities of a typical motorist because trucks are more difficult to drive and because truck crashes can be much more dangerous than typical accidents involving passenger vehicles only. It is important for victims of truck crashes to understand truck driver responsibilities. When a trucker fails to live up to all his obligations, … [Read more...]

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