In another case of a driver not seeing a motorcyclist, this biker hit the back of a truck. He died shortly after the impact. In this case a 57-year-old biker was out for a Saturday afternoon ride. About halfway along to his final destination, a teenager driving a pickup truck…
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Clipping a Rear Axle on Semi Causes Teen Death
This case could have had another outcome if negligence had been identified. Personal injury cases involving 18-wheelers are extremely complex. Tangling with an 18-wheeler never has a happy ending. This particular case is even more tragic in that it appeared on the surface to be the result of driver error.…
Who Is at Fault in an 18-Wheeler Accident Is Critical
When a car meets an 18-wheeler head on, the results are not pretty. In cases like this, it is critical to know who was at fault for the accident. Let’s take a look at a real life case example. Picture a big rig barreling down the interstate heading west. On…
18-Wheeler Rear Ends Minivan Causing Death of Child
In a very horrific minivan and semi collision, the evidence points to the driver of the truck blowing a stop sign. This case could be pursued in a criminal court and as a wrongful death lawsuit in civil court. The circumstances of this case made even toughened state troopers weep.…
Big Rig Accidents Present Legal Challenges
Any collision with a big rig causes untold damages, usually severe injuries or death, and many legal challenges. Any case involving a semi is typically very complex, much more complex than a “typical” car versus car accident. For starters, the kinds of injuries sustained are catastrophic and the damages are…