Truck accidents are among the worst crashes on the road. Since trucks are larger and heavier than regular passenger vehicles, they cause a lot of damage when involved in an accident. Pursuing an accident claim involving these commercial vehicles is different and often more challenging than cases involving another passenger vehicle. The trucking industry understands the dangers these vehicles pose on the road, and they have laws to prevent and mitigate them.…
A truck driver might take a prescription medication out of medical necessity, but they may be prohibited from driving afterward. Some prescription medications come with side effects that make a vehicle dangerous to operate. Therefore, the use of prescription medications might be a relevant factor when your truck accident lawyer negotiates a settlement for you.
Drowsiness and a Slow Reaction Time
Prescription medications can lead to drowsiness and some medications have side effects that similar to those resulting in having a blood alcohol content above the legal limit.…
A commercial truck has the ability to completely crush a vehicle and in some cases can even fold the vehicle over on top of itself. This is something that a passenger vehicle is seldom able to do. If your vehicle is crushed and you manage to survive, you are very lucky. You might suffer injuries as a result of the accident, though, and you will need help from a truck accident injury lawyer to seek compensation for your injuries.…