Posts Tagged ‘Seattle Truck Law’
Tips for Staying Safe on the Road This Holiday Season
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…
Read More3 Reasons 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…
Read MoreA Jargon-Free Guide to Negligence and How It Affects 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…
Read MoreMaximum 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 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 MoreHow Do I File a Truck Accident Claim?
How Do I File a Truck Accident Claim? If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck wreck, trying to navigate the accident claim filing process on your own can be a daunting task. In this article, we’ll discuss the five main stages of the truck accident claim process and the importance…
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