Truck Accident

The economy of the Pacific Northwest is heavily dependent on the logging industry.  Unsurprisingly, logging truck accidents are common. These types of accidents generate special concerns for a variety of reasons—their typically remote locations, road and weather conditions, and complex chains of liability, among other factors. Accidents tend to be serious, and wrongful death claims…

There’s something uniquely disorienting about a crash involving a massive 18-wheeler. Add in the twist of the truck driver being from another state, or the company based across state lines, and suddenly you’re not just dealing with injuries — you’re navigating a legal maze that doesn’t have clear signposts. Truck accidents aren’t uncommon. According to…

Fatigued and drowsy driving is common in the trucking industry despite federal rules and regulations. When a trucker operates a large and powerful truck while sleep-deprived and exhausted, their decision-making, ability to make good judgments, and reaction times are affected, placing themselves and other drivers and road users at risk of a catastrophic truck accident…

Truck accidents frequently result in traumatic and devastating injuries and property damage. The reason for this is because big rigs are about 20 times the size of a passenger car or automobile. Therefore, if you suffer injuries from a truck accident, you may be wondering if the trucking company or driver is liable for your…

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) created Hours of Service (HOS) rules to help keep track of when truck drivers are driving their vehicles. The purpose of the rules is to help ensure that drivers don’t operate their trucks while they’re tired. Tired drivers cannot anticipate emergencies and respond to emergencies in the same…

Large trucks carry cargo. That’s their job: to carry as much cargo as possible to destinations throughout Washington and across the country. The more cargo that can be carried in one trip or in one truck, the more money everyone involved in the truck shipment makes. The primary incentives for trucking companies and truck drivers…

Safety tech in cars has come a very long way in the past few decades. From lane assist to back-up cameras to self-parking systems, there isn’t much our day-to-day vehicles can’t do. Safety tech in commercial trucks, however, has largely been limited to black boxes and bubble mirrors. But it looks like that’s all about…

When a commercial truck causes an accident, it can be complicated to determine who should be held liable for any damages and injuries sustained from the collision. One might immediately jump to blame the driver, but depending on how the accident occurred, a different party may be responsible. If the crash was due to something…

Backup accidents are a very common type of truck accident in Vancouver and Battle Ground. The longer the truck or tractor-trailer combination, the more difficult it is for a truck driver to see behind that truck. Difficulty seeing behind a truck or trailer makes it hard for the truck driver to stop safely, merge into…

Many compact cars are so small that when they collide with 18-wheelers, semis, and other large trucks, they can slide under the trucks – killing anyone in the compact car. Cars might slide or be forced under a truck in a rear-end collision. Truck underride accidents can also happen in a head-on crash or when…