Truck Driver Negligence
Numerous federal and state laws, as well as regulations issued by trucking companies themselves, spell out in great detail the responsibilities of truckers on our roads. For example, laws and regulations for truckers issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration cover topics including the following Furthermore, the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC […]
Holding Truck Drivers Accountable For Distracted Driving Crashes
Truck drivers work long hours on the road. The temptation to multitask or stave off boredom may lead some to use cell phones or other handheld devices while on the road. The use of such devices can cause a driver to become distracted and may have disastrous consequences. At the law firm of Eric Subin, […]
Truck Driver Fatigue Is A Common & Deadly Problem
Professional drivers of trucks and other commercial vehicles may become as complacent and fatigued as many other people do at their 40-hour-a-week jobs. Modern cabs of 18-wheelers and big rigs have many comforts and conveniences, sometimes lulling drivers into a false sense of routine. It is too easy to forget or ignore the fact that […]
Lawyers Helping Pedestrians & Bicyclists Hit By Trucks
Truck drivers have a duty to watch for pedestrians and bicyclists on or near roadways. When a truck driver is not paying attention and strikes a pedestrian or a biker, the result is often catastrophic. While these types of accidents can happen to anyone, children are at a particular risk due to their height and […]
Truck Driver Fatigue Is A Common & Deadly Problem
Professional drivers of trucks and other commercial vehicles may become as complacent and fatigued as many other people do at their 40-hour-a-week jobs. Modern cabs of 18-wheelers and big rigs have many comforts and conveniences, sometimes lulling drivers into a false sense of routine. It is too easy to forget or ignore the fact that […]
Attorneys Fighting For Truck Accident Victims And Their Families
Trucking Accidents Areas One of the most critical aspects of a trucking accident case is fighting the trucking company’s insurance carrier. The trucking company will send an accident response team of adjusters, investigators and lawyers to the scene. Its job is to protect the company from risk and expense by covering up or denying fault […]