The “reptile theory” is an approach used by plaintiffs’ attorneys in personal injury cases, including truck accident litigation, to appeal to jurors’ primitive instincts for safety and survival. The idea is to portray the defendant’s actions as posing a threat to the community, triggering the jurors’ natural desire to protect themselves and their families. This...
Truck AccidentsThe Role Driver Fatigue Plays in Truck Accidents
November 30, 20240
Truck drivers play a critical role in the economy by transporting goods across the country. However, the job comes with long hours and tight delivery schedules which can lead to driver fatigue. Fatigued truck drivers are a major factor in truck accidents. Understanding the causes and effects of truck driver fatigue can help prevent these...
Truck AccidentsMechanical Failure vs. Driver Error in California Truck Accidents: Determining Cause
November 29, 20240
Truck accidents are unfortunately common on California’s busy highways and roads. When a truck accident occurs, investigators must determine the cause – whether it was due to mechanical failure of the truck or driver error. Identifying the cause is crucial for determining liability and preventing future accidents. Mechanical Failure Mechanical failures are one potential cause...
Truck AccidentsOff the Chain: Unsecured Cargo Dangers
March 21, 20240
When you’re driving down the highway, the last thing you expect is for a large object to come crashing through your windshield. Unfortunately, this nightmare scenario is all too real for many unsuspecting drivers due to the dangers posed by unsecured cargo. Between 2016 and 2020, there were 732 fatalities where a vehicle collided with...
Being in any car accident can be a traumatic experience. However, an accident involving a semi-truck brings its own unique set of challenges. Semi-trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Their massive size means the damage from an accident is likely to be severe. Surviving the crash is just the first step to recovering from...
Big RigsTruck AccidentsWhy Big Rig Accidents are More Likely to Lead to Fatalities
November 29, 20230
Big rig accidents, also known as semi-truck or 18-wheeler accidents, are some of the most dangerous crashes on the road. When a fully loaded 80,000-pound tractor-trailer is involved in a collision, the injuries sustained are often catastrophic or fatal. There are several reasons why big rig crashes lead to more deaths than other types of...
Truck AccidentsWhen is a UPS Driver At Fault in an Accident?
October 16, 20230
The increase in online shopping has led to a boom in the delivery industry, but with more trucks on the roads, the chances of an accident increase too. If you are involved in an accident with a truck and driver working for a company like UPS, who is at fault? Who do you contact for...
Brain InjuriesTruck AccidentsDealing With a Serious Brain Injury Caused by a Truck Accident in Marin County
September 2, 20230
Life is unpredictable, and accidents can happen when we least expect them. Unfortunately, some accidents can leave us with life-changing consequences, such as a serious brain injury. One of the most devastating events that can lead to such injuries is a truck accident. If you or somebody you love has experienced this traumatic event in...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently proposed a pilot program to split up the sleeper berth time. The new pilot program would give truck drivers more flexibility to ensure that truck drivers relieved ten hours off duty. Find out more about the sleeper berth pilot program and how it may impact truck driving...
Personal InjuryTruck AccidentsOver 56,000 Truck Driver Violations Were Recorded in 2020
March 8, 20210
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) created a database to record truck driver’s compliance history to prevent them from job-hopping if they failed a drug test. The database recorded more than 56,000 truck driver violations related to drug and alcohol use. In fact, 1,203 of the total driver violations were related to high blood...