Category: After the Crash

Zach Cahalan: Don’t assume that things are safe in the large trucking industry. There’s no reason to think that. Whether you’re someone who’s already suffered a tragedy in this space, you know someone who has—you could be the person in the wrong place at the wrong time the next time…

A bill was introduced to the United State Senate and House of Representatives in May that would prevent the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) from mandating speed limiters on commercial motor vehicles and trucks weighing over 26,000 pounds. Titled the Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and Eighteen-Wheelers (DRIVE) Act,…

Rear-end collisions where passenger vehicles crash into the back of semi tractor-trailers have the potential to be some of the most harmful form of semi-truck accidents. Underride crashes can lead to passenger vehicles moving underneath a semi’s trailer in a rear collision, typically causing severe damage to the occupant compartment…

There are plenty of quality truck companies out there—companies that prioritize safety and take care of their drivers. But there is a small percentage of companies that are willing to exploit drivers and risk harming civilians to cut corners and make a higher profit. In the latest episode of attorney…

Any time a vehicle collision occurs, the top priority is to gather evidence. Every piece of evidence helps tell a story of how and why the accident happened, who was at fault, what injuries were sustained, and how badly damaged the vehicles are. Lost evidence can create holes in the…

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) resulting from a semi-truck, commercial motor vehicle, or passenger vehicle accident can be life-altering. Any hard blow to the head during a vehicle collision can cause a TBI. In fact, 61,000 people died from a TBI in 2019. Additionally, around 2.8 million Americans sustain a TBI,…

Harry Adler is a principal and co-founder of the Institute for Safer Trucking (IST), a non-profit organization that implements data-drive solutions to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities that involve trucks. He previously worked for the Truck Safety Coalition in various roles, including Executive Director. Over the course of his time…

Veterans often sustain injuries and other disabilities during or after their military service. And when a veteran is injured in a passenger or commercial motor vehicle accident, previous injuries and pre-existing conditions can be exacerbated following the crash. However, as veterans go through the process of filing a personal injury…

Summer is the season of road construction projects. It often feels like you run into a work zone regardless of what route you choose to take. Construction is more common during the summer months because of favorable weather conditions, school breaks and vacations leading to reduced traffic, and high temperatures…

Following a devastating accident involving a commercial motor vehicle, victims will have many questions. Particularly, how do I know which lawyer to hire? When dealing with truck accident cases, it’s important to keep in mind that they are far more complex than other personal injury cases. Some things that must…