Paul J. Hedlund Personal Injury Law Blog

Senator Chuck Schumer wants a federal standard for GPS systems used by commercial trucks because of the high number of bridge strikes in his state of New York.  According to a 2009 study, 80% of bridge strikes are caused by misused GPS devices. Truck drivers need to be armed with a reliable GPS system that prevents them from taking roads that lead them to bridges their rigs will strike. ... Read More

According to new
research released this week by the Federal Motor Carrier Administration
(FMCSA), there are safety benefits associated with using technology that can electronically
govern the top speed of tractor trailers. The study was conducted by the
American Transportation Research Institute and the Virginia Tech Transportation
Institute. Read More

The family of a Burbank man who was killed in a California tractor trailer crash, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Sarasota, Florida-based JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc.The complaint alleges that JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc. was negligent, careless and reckless in operating the tractor trailer that caused the fatal crash. According to the lawsuit, JCI breached its duty to use due care in operating the truck and in obeying applicable laws related to the safe and lawful operation of a comm... Read More

Truck accident kills seven in Indiana... Read More

Gilles Dugas was killed on August 28, 2009, when truck driver Dennis Ness, operating a Twist Trucking, LLC tractor and a Swift Transportation Co. Inc., trailer for Eagle Systems, Inc., lost control of his big rig and crashed into Mr. Dugas’ vehicle. The complaint accuses all defendants of negligence, recklessness and unlawful conduct, which caused the needless and tragic death of Mr. Dugas, a beloved husband, step-father and step-grandfather.... Read More

When you are involved in a California truck accident, finding the right attorney to represent you can be daunting.  Your goal is to get well, but you are also very aware of your rising medical expenses, your inability to return to your job and the subsequent lost wages, and the pain that is affecting your daily living.  So that you can focus on your physical recovery, you... Read More

In the past, truck drivers were among the safest drivers on the road, in part because they accepted that driving a large tractor-trailer is a huge responsibility. They were behind the wheel of what could be a very destructive vehicle, so they handled everything with care. Unfortunately, on today’s highways, this is no longer true.... Read More

If you are a victim in a truck accident in California, for immediate assistance, or to schedule an initial consultation or case evaluation with an experienced truck accident lawyer in California, please contact Baum, Hedlund, Aristei & Goldman.... Read More

When you are involved in a trucking accident in California, there may be multiple parties—the truck driver and others—who are negligent and liable for injuries you sustain. ... Read More