Early Settlement Offers From Truck Companies After Accidents Trucking Companies Are Built to Shortchange Victims. Here’s How to Fight Back. Picture this: You’re driving home on I-65, your mind wandering to dinner plans or the dog waiting at home. Suddenly, your world shatters. An 80,000-pound commercial truck, weighing as much as 20 cars, plows…
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. According to the FMCSA, the current HOS regulations for property-carrying commercial vehicle drivers state that: Drivers are limited to driving no more than 11 hours in a consecutive…
Foundation of Commercial Vehicle Safety FMCSR refers to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, the comprehensive set of rules governing commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) operating on America’s roadways. These regulations represent the federal government’s efforts to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. Established and enforced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (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, remove drivers or vehicles from service, and, in severe cases, revoke operating authority. The FMCSA…
Out of Service Violations Out-of-service (OOS) violations are critical safety infractions identified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). They temporarily compel a driver or vehicle to cease operations. These service violations aim to preemptively sideline vehicles and drivers that pose a risk, thereby preventing accidents and preserving roadway safety. In 2023, over 882,000 OOS…
Following the Evidence Wherever It Leads Most truck accident attorneys negotiate settlements based on the crash itself. We go deeper. We travel anywhere in America to uncover the truth about why dangerous drivers were on the road in the first place. We force corporate safety directors to admit the truth under oath. When a major…
Commercial Vehicle Accidents Truck accidents can result in severe injuries and fatalities. If fact, it’s estimated that nationwide, a truck crash injuring or killing someone occurs every 15 minutes. Truck accidents are a serious concern on Kentucky roads, resulting in devastating consequences for victims and their families. The sheer size and weight of commercial trucks make…
Why Hire an Attorney? A collision with a commercial truck can shatter your life, leaving you with severe injuries, mounting medical bills, and an uncertain future. These accidents create complex legal battles, but you don’t have to face them alone. Knowing your rights and having a dedicated Kentucky truck accident attorney by your side is…
Amazon Delivery Accidents and Injury Cases We love the convenience of online shopping, with packages appearing at our doorsteps with incredible speed. But behind this seamless delivery experience lies a vast and complex network of trucks, vans, and drivers working at a breakneck pace. Attorney Jon Hollan, a top trucking attorney with Sam Aguiar Injury…
What is a Fleet Management System (FMS)? A fleet management system (FMS) is the hardware-plus-software stack that lets a motor carrier monitor every truck, driver, and load in near real time. GPS pings, engine-control module data, dash cam video, sensor alerts, and cloud analytics feed one dashboard, giving carriers and investigators an X-ray of operations….
Trucking industry chameleon carriers and dangers posed by all Motor carriers known as “chameleon carriers” cease their operations and resume them with a fresh legal identity, circumventing regulatory penalties and civil liability for negligence and injuries caused by their operations. These entities deliberately create corporate structures to shield assets and evade responsibility, presenting unique challenges…
Lawsuits, personal injuries, and Amazon crashes The rise of e-commerce has led to an increase in the number of delivery vehicles on the road, contributing to the risk of accidents. Amazon delivery accidents, in particular, continue to rise exponentially, leading to more frequent litigation over injury claims. Several consistent trends and challenges present themselves in…
Common Misconceptions in Commercial Vehicle Law Commercial vehicle regulation is more nuanced than many realize. Many accident victims and attorneys mistakenly believe that vehicles not requiring a CDL are exempt from federal trucking regulations. This misconception can lead to inadequate accident investigations, which lack proper inquiries into potentially violated regulations. The distinction between vehicles requiring…
vehicle crashes and Accident Reconstruction Experts Piecing Together the Puzzle From the moment a collision occurs, attorneys and crash reconstruction experts collaborate to map out a fact‑finding strategy. Early involvement ensures preservation of perishable evidence. Precise truck accident reconstruction can reveal critical speed and braking data. This includes ECM (engine control modules), roadway markings, debris, infotainment…
Achieving the Best Results Truck accidents can lead to serious injuries, and navigating the legal process to seek compensation is often overwhelming. Gain practical insights on how to effectively build a case and ensure that trucking companies do not mislead you. Understanding these critical aspects can help you secure the compensation you deserve after a…
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