Truck accident victims in Connecticut may sue to receive compensation for their injuries. Plaintiffs should expect to provide evidence to the court or insurers. Basic evidence Eyewitness testimony could help a negligence case. When several people come forward and...
Truck accidents
What causes truck accidents in Connecticut?
There's no question that trucks are some of the most dangerous vehicles on the road. Due to its size and weight, a truck can cause serious damage if it's involved in an accident. However, there are a number of factors that can contribute to truck accidents, and...
Wrongful death claim from a fatal truck accident
Wrongful death is a tragedy that no parent, child or spouse in Connecticut should ever face. If you lose a loved one as a result of a preventable truck accident, you may be able to file a lawsuit to receive compensation that may help you cope with the financial...
What are common injuries that occur after truck accidents?
Companies transport their items throughout the country. Instead of putting these products on a plane, many companies choose to have large commercial trucks transport these items. While trucks are convenient ways to move goods throughout Connecticut, their drivers...
Why tired truck drivers are so dangerous
Connecticut ruck drivers who are tired are statistically more likely to get into accidents while traveling. In some cases, they may actually fall asleep while operating their vehicles, which may prevent them from staying in the proper lane or slowing down prior to a...
Will teen truckers cause accidents?
The trucking industry faces a crisis that ripples through the United States economy. A dramatic lack of drivers undermines the supply chain, leaving many delivery points without desired products. Truckers might also bring fuel to gas stations in Connecticut and...
Truck accident fatalities stem from negligent, reckless trucker conduct
Large trucks and commercial vehicles play an important role in the movement of goods across the United States. It is not uncommon for Connecticut residents to see massive semis, tankers, and other big commercial vehicles traveling down roads and highways throughout...
Be prepared for these truck company defenses
If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, then you need to be prepared to fight for the compensation that you deserve. After all, in most instances, victims of these kinds of wrecks have severe damages that make it difficult to get by on a daily basis. They’re often...
Certain types of injuries are common in truck accidents
In Connecticut, trucks are a common sight on the roads. While drivers of passenger vehicles, pedestrians and others on the road are aware of these large trucks and might have a certain amount of trepidation when sharing the road with them, no one is expecting to be in...
How long can truckers be on the road (and why does it matter)?
When we are driving, we typically don't worry about how well the people around us slept last night or how long they've been behind the wheel. And in most cases, those details do not matter or affect us. However, when the driver is operating a massive commercial truck,...