What to Expect From the Trucking Industry in 2020

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What to Expect From the Trucking Industry in 2020 2019 was a year of trucking companies ducking life-saving industry regulations, and it looks like 2020 may be no different. In the past, lawmakers and activists successfully pushed for incremental changes to protect ordinary drivers on the road. Today, the trucking industry is increasingly resistant to…

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What Will Happen in My Truck Accident Case?

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What Will Happen in My Truck Accident Case? If you or someone you love was hit by a truck, your life probably feels like it’s been torn to pieces. The injuries are extremely serious, and you want to hold the people who did this accountable. However, you aren’t sure where to start or what the…

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Tips for Staying Safe on the Road This Holiday Season

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Tips for Staying Safe on the Road This Holiday Season An increasing number of people are travelling for the fall and winter holidays; AAA estimates that over 102 million Americans hit the road around Christmas and New Year’s Day in 2018. While it’s exciting to celebrate with loved ones, it’s also a dangerous time to…

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3 Reasons to Seek Treatment After a Truck Accident

Why to Seek Treatment After a Truck Accident

Don’t Delay: 3 Reasons to Seek Treatment After A Truck Accident After a truck wreck, many victims are overwhelmed and unsure of what to do first. They need to get information from the driver, contact work, get a tow, figure out who is going to pick up the kids from practice, maybe call their insurance…

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A Jargon-Free Guide to Negligence and How It Affects Your Truck Case

How Does Negligence Affect Your Truck Case

A Jargon-Free Guide to Negligence and How It Affects Your Truck Case If you’ve been in a truck wreck and begun looking into your legal rights and options, you’ve likely come across the word “negligence” quite a few times. You probably know that proving negligence is essential for any personal injury claim, but what does…

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Maximum Driving Hours Could Impact Your Truck Accident Case

Commercial Trucking Hours of Service Accident

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…

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Truck Companies Continue to Operate After Repeat Safety Violations

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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) —…

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Truck Companies Endanger Drivers by Avoiding the ELD Mandate

Electronic Logging Device Mandate in Washington

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…

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How Long Do I Have to File a Truck Accident Claim in Washington?

Washington Truck Accident Statute of Limitations

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…

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Is Marijuana Use Among Truck Drivers a Rising Concern?

Marijuana Use Among Truck Drivers

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…

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