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Aftermath of a Truck Accident
Understanding Truck Accidents What Are the Common Causes of Trucking Accidents? Driver fatigue and reckless driving Improper loading of cargo and equipment failure Inclement weather and road conditions Distracted driving and speeding Failure to follow safety regulations and maintenance requirements Why Are Truck Accidents More Complicated Than Car Accidents? Multiple parties may be liable,…
Distracted Driving Comes In Many Forms
Understanding Distracted Driving At Sam Aguiar Injury Lawyers, we’ve witnessed firsthand how devastating distracted driving accidents can be. Research shows that many crashes involve drivers using their phones just moments before the crash. Local, state, and federal agencies alike agree that distracted driving is an epidemic on our roads. That’s why the National Safety…
Rideshare Accident Claims in Kentucky
What You Need to Know Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have transformed how people travel in Louisville and across Kentucky. With just a few taps on a smartphone, passengers can summon a ride anywhere, anytime, making transportation faster, more affordable, and more convenient than ever. But with that convenience comes risk. As the…
What To Do After A Car Wreck
What to Do After a Car Wreck in Kentucky Every year, thousands of people across Kentucky find their lives turned upside down by a car wreck. Whether it’s a fender bender or a major collision, the moments after a crash are critical for your health and future. If you were involved in a car…
What Are Hours of Service Violations?
Role of the FMCSA The FMCSA regulates and provides safety oversight of commercial motor vehicles. The agency enforces regulations through roadside inspections, audits, and investigations. When drivers or companies are found to violate regulations, the FMCSA can issue fines, place drivers or vehicles out of service, and, in severe cases, revoke operating authority….
Hours of Service Violations
What are Hours of Service Violations? The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has established hours-of-service regulations to limit the number of hours truck drivers can operate a commercial vehicle in a day. These federal motor carrier safety regulations are crucial for the safety of both drivers and other motorists on the road. However,…