We have seen people and their lawyers treat commercial
truck collisions as if they are just big car wrecks.
Not exact matches
Approximately three - fourths of cars and
trucks surveyed by Consumer Reports in 2017 have forward -
collision detection
as either a standard or an optional feature.
When you're young and foolish, you are more likely than adults to drink behind the wheel, which makes it credible that some will die —
as five teens do in a violent
collision with a
truck that leaves all dead, including the town reverend's only son.
To that end, the 2017 Ford F - Series Super Duty also offers optional safety features such
as a 360 - degree camera, adaptive cruise control with
collision - mitigation, and a lane - keep alert system, all of which help the driver to exercise more careful control of the
truck and avoid
collisions.
The
truck also stands out with optional driver - assistance technologies such
as a rearview camera, forward
collision alert, lane - keeping assistance, low - speed forward automatic braking, automatic high beams, and a Safety Alert Driver's Seat that vibrates in the direction of potential road hazards.
The Colorado was developed for the North American
truck customer, with distinctive design, comfort and connectivity features, including segment firsts such
as available forward
collision alert and lane departure warning.
Many safety features come standard, but Forward
Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning are now available
as well, for the first time in any compact / midsize
truck.
A charter member of the «best luxury
trucks» club, features such
as forward
collision warning and mitigation, lane departure warning, an eight - inch touchscreen infotainment interface, and smartphone integration marks the Sierra Denali
as both luxurious and exceptionally modern.
Blind Spot Assist warns the
truck driver about other road users not only when turning; it also warns about imminent
collisions with stationary obstacles — for example signs or lamps — and serves
as an assistance system when changing lane.
As for safety features, the steel ladder frame chassis has a triple layer contruction and the truck body is reinforced to work as a safety cell for collision
As for safety features, the steel ladder frame chassis has a triple layer contruction and the
truck body is reinforced to work
as a safety cell for collision
as a safety cell for
collisions.
What's more, GEICO's policy added
collision coverage for her
truck as well
as roadside assistance and car rental insurance.
The size and weight of a
truck, compared to other vehicles on the roads of Louisiana, means there is an increased likelihood of serious injury, or even fatalities,
as the result of a
collision with such a large vehicle.
A commercial
truck can easily weigh many times
as much
as a car, and when one of these massive vehicles is involved in a
collision, the results can be catastrophic --
An estimated 5,000 people die
as a result of
truck accidents and
collisions in the United States every year.
A
collision with a
truck can be far worse than with a car; a 3,000 lbs car is not going to nearly the amount of damage
as a vehicle at least three times that size will do.
This data is not maintained forever, so it is important to hire a San Antonio
truck accident lawyer
as soon
as possible after your
collision so that
as much evidence
as possible is preserved.
Semi-
truck accidents are easily the most harrowing
collisions on the highways,
as no typical passenger vehicle or pick - up
truck is a physical match against a big rig or a commercial container vehicle.
While you can not always avoid the head - start that trucking companies often get when investigating a
truck accident, you can help to diminish it by contacting a
truck accident lawyer
as soon
as possible following a
collision.
The most obvious difference between a
truck wreck and a regular motor vehicle
collision is that
trucks can easily cause much more extensive damage and catastrophic injuries simply due to their sheer size and weight
as compared to passenger vehicles.
Anyone who's been in a
collision with a
truck knows that the road to recovery can feel
as long
as a highway.
As a motorcyclist, even if you are doing everything correctly, a
collision with a car or
truck can have disastrous consequences.
In
truck accidents, for example, documents such
as log books, which should be retained for months or years, are frequently destroyed within just a few days of a
collision.
In the late 90s, Europeans figured out that thousands of fatal
truck accidents occur every year
as the result of head - on
collisions between cars and large
trucks.
However, in accidents such
as the one above, when a giant
truck was involved in a head - on
collision, the ensuing damage is often devastating.
Depending on the make and model of the engine in the
truck, these devices can record a lot of data regarding the operation of the
truck and can provide information such
as the speed of the
truck prior to the
collision or whether the driver applied the brakes before the crash.
Drivers should never attempt to pass a large
truck on the right,
as it not only puts them in an extensive blind spot, but also puts the driver at risk of a t - bone
collision if the
truck makes a wide right turn.
Our
truck accident lawyers in Fort Myers have seen an increase in these types of
collisions as the economy in Lee County has continued to rebound.
Levinson was recently appointed Chair of the Education Committee of the AAJ's Interstate Trucking Litigation Group, serving a two - year term through 2017,
as well
as Vice Chair of the Motor Vehicle
Collision, Highway & Premises Liability Section, addressing federal issues and focusing on auto collision cases, truck safety, highway design, low speed impact and premises l
Collision, Highway & Premises Liability Section, addressing federal issues and focusing on auto
collision cases, truck safety, highway design, low speed impact and premises l
collision cases,
truck safety, highway design, low speed impact and premises liability.
Car accidents (and
truck accidents) involving a «rear - end
collision» usually happen
as a result of a driver who fails to stop the vehicle and crashes into the vehicle in front of it (a common cause is some type of distracted driving, like texting while driving or talking on a cell phone).
Actor Robert Carradine, best known for his role
as Lewis Skolnick in «Revenge of the Nerds,» and his wife survived a head on
collision with a semi
truck recently.
A tight delivery schedule and long hours can lead to an exhausted
truck driver who doesn't notice a passenger vehicle
as he or she is changing lanes, causing a serious
collision.
The sheer size of
trucks raises the likelihood of secondary
collisions, which often can be more dangerous than the initial accident, so it's vitally important that the roadway be cleared
as quickly
as possible.
If untreated, the sleep disorder can have serious and life threatening consequences such
as heart disease, stroke, depression, and an increased number of
truck collisions.
Over 5,000 people die
as a result of
truck accidents and
collisions.
A RI injury attorney with substantial experience litigating
truck collisions will help you get the compensation you deserve
as a result of a RI
truck crash.
Because of the weight and mass of the
truck, they are more liable to cause accidents involving three or more vehicles, generally identified by traffic reports
as multi-vehicle
collisions or multi-car pileups.
By law, the Kentucky State Police must receive a
truck accident report within 10 days of the
collision,
as long
as any fatalities, injuries or $ 500 or more in property damage occurred.
With over 222 billion miles a year travelled (
as of 2005), it's safe to assume that a certain percentage of these
trucks would be involved in
collisions with smaller passenger sized cars and
trucks.
The type of investigation that is done in a commercial vehicle
collision is much more thorough and robust due to the unique characteristics of large
trucks, including their size, weight, amount of parts, and required maintenance,
as well
as the driving restrictions under which 18 - wheeler drivers must operate.
Your Kennewick
truck accident lawyer will first want to investigate the scene of the
collision,
as well
as interview all parties involved to get a better idea of what happened.
Because these vehicles are so large, typically weighing
as much
as 30 times more than a car, a
collision with a
truck can have devastating consequences.
Defendants contended that plaintiff should have seen the
truck in time to avoid the
collision, but GJEL Accident Attorneys used expert consultants, including a retired CHP officer, to prove that the big rig
truck would not have appeared
as a danger to plaintiff until it was too late for her to avoid the accident.
A violent highway
collision pitting a conventional car,
truck or motorcycle against a much larger commercial vehicle, such
as a milk
truck, agricultural hauler, a semi trailer or 18 - wheeler, often results in life - changing injuries or wrongful death for motorists and passengers.
These experts can advise, prepare professional reports and testify in cases involving accident reconstruction, such
as:
collision analysis,
collision severity, acceleration and speed determinations, traffic and highway safety, vehicle (bus,
truck, car, and motorcycle) safety, automotive braking, tire marks, vehicle failure, rollovers, steering angles, use of lights, turn signals and cruise control, crashworthiness, and many other matters related to accident causation and liability.
Collision coverage is always sold with either Comprehensive insurance, which protects your vehicle in non-
collision incidents, such
as theft or vandalism, or Fire and Theft with CAC, which is a more limited form of Comprehensive insurance designed for specific heavy
truck types.
If you have a newer model
truck camper, you may want to have
collision insurance
as well.
You also need
collision and comprehensive coverage just
as you do with your car or
truck.
What's more, GEICO's policy added
collision coverage for her
truck as well
as roadside assistance and car rental insurance.
If your car or
truck catches on fire
as the result of an accident, either your
collision insurance or the insurance of the at - fault driver is likely to cover the damages.
One thing that is fairly noteworthy about commercial policies is the fact that
as a covered
truck owner, you really do not have to worry about getting your claim covered in case of a
collision or other incident.