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What trucking regulations are designed to prevent accidents in Durham?

Durham, NC - When a company needs to hire truck drivers to make deliveries, there are a number of regulations that must be reviewed before the job can be started. If the business does not adhere to these regulations, they can be fined during…
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Legal Steps to Take After A Fatal Truck Accident in Fayetteville, NC

Five family members recently lost their lives in a fiery truck accident on I-95 in North Carolina. The family was hit by a tractor-trailer and resulted in the loss of life of the truck driver as well. As scary as truck accidents are, they are…
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What Hours of Service Must Truck Drivers Adhere to in Charlotte, NC?

Truck driver fatigue is a common reason for serious truck accidents occurring. In a recent North Carolina collision, one big-rig ended up rear-ending another big-rig and this resulted in a serious fire. The reason for the collision was unknown,…
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Stolen Truck Crashes Headfirst Into North Carolina Home

Truck accident cases can become legally complicated because of the various individuals who need to be questioned and investigated after the collision occurs. Matters such as truck ownership, employment status of the truck driver, and the actual…
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North Carolina truck drivers died after hitting each other head on

A fatal truck crash in Garner, North Carolina involved a pickup and a commercial garbage truck.  Two trucks crash on Interstate 40 The accident happened on Interstate 40 eastbound at mile marker 309 near U.S. Route 70. Police believe…
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Charlotte, NC, What should I do if a truck driver sideswiped my vehicle and didn’t stop?

When a vehicle hits your car and intentionally fails to stop to provide their contact information or to see if property damage or injuries were sustained, this is considered a hit-and-run accident. Hit-and-run accidents are considered a crime…
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Durham, NC, Who can I sue when a truck driver damages my property?

Despite the extensive training most truckers undergo, many are still found liable for causing some of the serious and fatal accidents that occur on North Carolina roadways. Truck drivers, like all other motorists, sometimes make mistakes or…
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What actions might commercial tanker companies and drivers take to reduce accidents in Asheville North Carolina?

  In the United States there was a 9% increase in fatalities caused by truck accidents in 2017, and 72%  of those people were occupants of other vehicles.  Tanker trucks may be more dangerous than regular large trailer carriers because…