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Wrongful Death Claims in Michigan Truck Accidents: Seeking Justice for Families

Losing a loved one in a trucking accident is a devastating experience that can be emotionally and financially overwhelming for those left behind. But you don’t need to deal with this tragedy alone. For more than 40 years, the truck accident wrongfu… Read More
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Preserving Evidence in Truck Accident Cases: What to Do After a Crash

Preserving evidence is a crucial step toward obtaining a successful result in truck accident cases. When a truck is involved in an accident, trucking companies must retain relevant documents and other evidence. Unless your truck accident injury lawye… Read More
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Truck Driver Fatigue: Drowsy Truck Drivers Put Others at Risk

Truck driver fatigue is one of most common causes of trucking accidents in Michigan. When truck drivers are tired, they increase the risk of causing an accident. To address the issue, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which reg… Read More
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Using Industry Standards in a Truck Accident Case

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) were established in 2000 to regulate the trucking industry. These laws apply to all commercial trucking companies and truck drivers in the US and are intended to promote safety on US highways. Unfo… Read More
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Using Black Box Data to Establish Liability in a Truck Accident

Before discussing how to prove liability in a trucking accident, it is important to understand that accidents involving semi-trucks and other large commercial vehicles are vastly different from a typical car accident injury claim. While both types of… Read More
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Truck Accident Claims Process

Many people mistakenly believe the truck accident injury claims process is the same as filing a claim after a car accident. But the trucking industry is complicated and highly regulated. Complex state and federal rules apply, and multiple companies c… Read More
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Holding Brokers, Shippers, and Trucking Companies Liable After a Truck Accident

Trucking accidents are different from car crashes. In a car crash involving two passenger vehicles, the cars often travel at approximately the same speed, are roughly the same size, and weigh about the same amount. In these cases, the occupants of bo… Read More
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How a Lawyer Can Help Aft…

How a Lawyer Can Help After a Trucking Accident

Trucking accidents almost always cause catastrophic injuries. If you were hurt or someone you love was killed in a Michigan trucking accident, you and your family might be entitled to compensation. But recovering the compensation you deserve is not a… Read More
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Truck Driver Hours of Ser…

Truck Driver Hours of Service Rules

Driver fatigue causes over 100,000 accidents every year. When those accidents involve semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, or other commercial vehicles, catastrophic injuries often result. To promote safety and protect drivers on the highway, the Federal M… Read More
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Truck Accident Injury Cla…

Truck Accident Injury Claims Process

When a semi-truck or other commercial vehicle collides with a smaller passenger car, the results are almost always catastrophic. The truck driver’s first call will be to their insurance carrier, and the insurance company will quickly dispatch a tea… Read More
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