Posts by Seattle Truck Law, PLLC.
Maximum Driving Hours Could Impact Your Truck Accident Case
How Maximum Driving Hours Could Impact Your Truck Accident Case Commercial truck drivers have a responsibility to ensure they don’t endanger others on the road. One of the ways truck drivers can help keep the roads safe is to follow all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA) regulations — especially those regarding the maximum hours…
Read MoreTruck Companies Continue to Operate After Repeat Safety Violations
Truck Companies Continue to Operate After Repeat Safety Violations Tractor-trailers and other commercial trucks can cause devastating injuries when they crash, which is why various regulatory organizations and agencies exist to make sure truck companies operate safely. So, it might surprise you to learn that even when the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) —…
Read MoreTruck Companies Endanger Drivers by Avoiding the ELD Mandate
Small Trucking Companies Endanger Drivers by Avoiding the ELD Mandate Studies show that the 2017 mandate requiring electronic logging devices (ELDs) in commercial trucks is cutting back on hours of service violations, leading to less drowsy driving and safer roads. However, small trucking companies are continuing to fight the mandate requiring them to switch from…
Read MoreHow Long Do I Have to File a Truck Accident Claim in Washington?
How Long Do I Have to File a Truck Accident Claim in Washington? If you or a loved one has been in a truck wreck, the clock is ticking. Washington’s statute of limitations restricts your ability to file a personal injury claim and recover the compensation you need and deserve. A statute of limitation is…
Read MoreIs Marijuana Use Among Truck Drivers a Rising Concern?
Is Marijuana Use Among Truck Drivers a Rising Concern? As marijuana continues to become legal in more and more states, it’s also becoming more widely available and more widely used. And, unfortunately, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) says that marijuana impairment among drivers is likely to become a larger problem as access to the…
Read MoreRed Flags in a Truck Driver’s History Can Impact Your Claim
Red Flags in a Truck Driver’s History Can Impact Your Personal Injury Claim For the last few years, the trucking industry has been struggling to attract new employees and fill open positions. Older drivers are retiring, and younger drivers are worried about the push toward autonomous trucks that will almost eliminate the need for drivers.…
Read MoreWhat Evidence Do I Need to File a Truck Accident Claim in Washington?
What Evidence Do I Need to File a Truck Accident Claim in Washington? Uncovering the cause of a truck wreck and proving who was at fault can be a very complicated process and typically requires a wide range of detailed evidence. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a truck wreck,…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injuries: Living With a TBI After a Truck Wreck
A Guide to TBIs: Know Your Rights and Options After a Truck Wreck According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), motor vehicle accidents are the second most common cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). TBIs range in severity — the more forceful the impact, the worse the brain will be injured. Due to the…
Read MoreWhy Accident Reconstruction Is Critical in a Truck Accident Case
Accident Reconstruction Is Critical for Proving Negligence in a Truck Accident Case Large truck crashes are distinct from other collisions that only involve regular passenger vehicles. Due to their size and weight, crashes involving trucks are often far more destructive and deadly, but there are differences in the legal aspects of truck crashes as well.…
Read MoreAnswers to 5 Common Questions Victims Ask After a Truck Accident
Answers to 5 Common Questions Victims Ask After a Truck Accident According to the Department of Transportation, nearly 150,000 people were injured in the U.S. in truck crashes in 2016. The number of injuries and deaths involving truck crashes has been steadily rising for several years, and not nearly enough is being done to regulate…
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