Trucking Accident
How Do I Sue Interstate Distributor Company After a Truck Wreck?
Tacoma-based Interstate Distributor Company is one of the largest trucking companies in Washington, with more than 1,900 drivers and a fleet size bigger than 5,000 vehicles. If you or someone you love has been hurt or killed in a truck accident involving an Interstate Distributor Company truck, you deserve to understand your legal rights and options as well as what…
Read MoreTruckers Are Providing for Us During Coronavirus Outbreak, but the Industry Needs to Prioritize Safety
Truck drivers are keeping our nation safe and supplied during the COVID-19 global pandemic. But as the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration makes temporary adjustments to safety regulations, it’s more important than ever that the trucking industry works to reduce the rates of deadly truck wrecks. In this blog, we’ll review how the trucking industry is…
Read MoreHow Do I Sue System Transport Inc After a Wreck?
System Transport Inc. is the Pacific Northwest’s largest flatbed trucking company, with over 40 years of experience and a fleet of 800 trucks and 1,200 trailers. The company ships everything from building materials to lumber on Washington roads. While Systems Transport Inc. has an encouraging safety record overall, their trucks were still involved in over…
Read MoreSelf-Driving Trucks on Washington Roads: Are They Safe?
In December 2019, a self-driving semi-truck developed by tech company Plus.ai successfully drove from California to Pennsylvania to deliver a load of butter. This marked a potential turning point in the effort to put more driverless vehicles on the roadways. The coming demand for partially autonomous trucks means there will be a wave of demand…
Read MoreThe Trucking Industry Could Roll Out Hair Drug Testing — Here’s Why That Matters
The Trucking Industry Could Roll Out Hair Drug Testing — Here’s Why That Matters Drug testing for drivers of large trucks is critical for keeping the trucking industry safe and preventing deadly truck wrecks. Truck drivers must pass a drug test before they begin driving, and they’re also subject to random drug tests throughout the…
Read MoreCan I Sue J.B. Hunt for My Truck Wreck Injuries in Washington?
J.B. Hunt is one of the largest trucking companies in the United States. The transportation giant ships everything from U.S. postal mail to livestock. Unfortunately, J. B. Hunt has a track record of unsafe and often negligent practices that date back more than a decade. Thanks to these practices, the company has caused a staggering…
Read MoreCoping With Mental Health Issues After a Truck Wreck
Mental Health Issues After a Truck Wreck Are Real When most people think of big truck crashes, they might not immediately think of depression, PTSD, or anxiety. Unfortunately, mental health issues after a truck wreck are not only real, but they’re actually very common. For victims suffering after a traumatic crash with a big truck,…
Read More7 FAQs About Truck Wrecks and Victims’ Rights
7 FAQs About Truck Wrecks and Victims’ Rights Truck crashes are more dangerous and destructive than the average car crash, and the legal cases that follow truck wrecks are very complicated. So, it’s not uncommon for victims to have lots of questions about what’s next. In this blog, we’ll try to help by answering some…
Read MoreHit by an Amazon Delivery Truck in Washington? Here’s What to Do
Hit by an Amazon Delivery Truck in Washington? Here’s What to Do What You Need to Know Amazon contracts with delivery drivers through third–party companies, often using unmarked trucks to deliver Amazon orders. An investigation by a nonprofit journalism organization identified 60 accidents caused by Amazon delivery contractors since 2015 that resulted in serious injuries, including 10 deaths. The true toll…
Read MoreStudies Reveal Drugged and Distracted Driving Among Truckers
Studies Reveal Drugged and Distracted Driving Among Truckers According to a pair of new studies, distracted driving and drugged driving among truckers remain two of the most serious threats to travelers in the United States. The first of these reports, which was commissioned by The Alliance for Driver Safety and Security and presented to the U.S. House of Congress in June,…
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