Vehicle airbags exist to protect drivers in the event of a collision. By inflating at the moment of shock, they cushion the blow. When they function as the designers intend, heads and other body parts do not experience harm. While airbags do save lives, they sometimes...
Commercial vehicles come in many shapes and sizes, but one thing is true of all of them: They're heavy. A large box truck, a semitruck, tow trucks, buses and other vehicles weigh thousands of pounds more than the passenger vehicles around them. As a result, any kind...
When a driver isn't obeying the speed limit and isn't driving safely, it's more than fair for a family who has lost their loved ones to pursue a lawsuit or claim against them. Distractions, negligence and reckless behaviors put everyone on the roads at risk.Take, for...
You never know what you may find when traveling along the road here in Cary. It's sadly common for a motorist's load to go flying in the air. While debris that flies off of passenger cars isn't likely to do much damage to you or your car, objects that become dislodged...
Texting and driving is dangerous regardless of the circumstances. However, some motorists who engage in this behavior can impose a greater risk on other drivers. Amongst them are those who operate commercial vehicles. The size of these vehicles in conjunction with the...
Recently on this blog, we discussed how vicarious liability applies to truck accident cases. Considering this legal theory can be crucial to successfully recovering the compensation you need and deserve, but going up against well-known trucking companies can be...
If you've been injured in a commercial vehicle accident, then you're probably trying to figure out how to move forward with your recovery and your life while securing financial stability. After all, the medical expenses and lost wages you have incurred and are...
North Carolina residents may not be aware of this but there are certain aspects of a commercial vehicle driver's life that make him or her more susceptible to becoming involved in a commercial vehicle accident. Unfortunately, an accident between an 18-wheeler and a...
If you have been injured in an accident caused by the negligence of another party, you can file a lawsuit to hold the other party liable for the damages you suffered, including medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering. This is the legal principle behind...
A typical motor vehicle accident case involves holding a negligent driver liable for damages he or she caused to another person. However, there are many cases where another party may be held liable as well.This legal concept is sometimes known as vicarious liability,...
