If you have been injured or a loved one has lost their life in a trucking accident, it's not only a
traumatic to you financially and emotionally, it is always a complicated mess to try and deal with
the insurance, driver, owner/operator and all of the other issues and related parties. That is why
it is always best to have an experienced trucking accident law firm at your side...
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Because commercial trucks are so much larger and heavier than a passenger
vehicle, accidents involving commercial trucks tend to be more severe than
accidents involving two passenger vehicles. ...
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Accidents involving large trucks are not like the typical car collision.
Commercial trucks can weigh up to 76,000 pounds more and are typically 45 to 55
feet longer than the average passenger car. Due to a commercial truck’s weight
and length, the impact of a crash involving a large truck can be catastrophic
for passenger vehicle occupants. ...
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According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the trucking industry employs
more than three million truck drivers each year. Because the majority of commercial
truck drivers cross state lines, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA), which is a branch of the U.S. Department of
Transportation, is responsible for establishing and enforcing truck driver regulations. ...
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It is not uncommon for victims of Sacramento truck accidents to be
confused or overwhelmed by the legal process. Truck accident claims are a
complex area of law, oftentimes involving multiple parties and insurance
carriers. Victims of truck collisions should not risk their one chance at
obtaining compensation and hire a qualified Sacramento truck accident attorney
to represent them. ...
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One of the most destructive types of truck crashes is a runaway trailer accident.
Runaway trailer accidents occur when a truck’s trailer becomes disconnected
from the cab. A large trailer can weigh anywhere from 10,000 pounds empty to
more than 30,000 pounds fully loaded with cargo. ...
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Until the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Program was implemented, any
person licensed to drive a passenger vehicle could also drive a commercial vehicle.
Without any special training or testing required, many commercial truck drivers
who were not qualified to operate a large truck were able to get jobs. ...
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