First, if you were involved in a collision with a tractor trailer, you are probably reading this some time after the collision, probably a long time after the collision. That’s OK. People understand that because of the significant forces involved with a crash involving tractor trailers, most people involved in the crash are either in the hospital
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Traumatic Brain Injuries/Post Concussive Syndrome from Trucking Collisions
By Morgan Adams on
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One of the most devastating injuries anyone can have, and still live, is a mild traumatic brain injury or TBI. This is sometimes referred to as post concussive syndrome.
In fact, there is nothing "mild" about a TBI. If you or someone you love has this type of damage to the brain you know what…
Finding the Best Lawyer to Handle a Truck, Bus, or Commercial Vehicle Case
By Morgan Adams on
I have been asked this question in one form or another over the years and thought I would share the following thoughts on how to hire a great lawyer for your trucking case:
- The lawyer should not ask you for money, and should appear to be well to do. Trucking cases are expensive, an accident
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ATA to Leave Owner Operators Without Workers Compensation Insurance
By Morgan Adams on
The American Trucking Association (ATA) has announced plans to lobby states to put large truck company profits over the well being of owner-operators (O-O) (See Transportation Topics, December 10, 2007 page 1). Specifically the ATA stated that they were lobbying states to ensure owner operators were exempted from workers compensation laws (stating O-O’s had to be…
Trucker’s at Risk In Rollovers Due to Unsafe Cabs
By Morgan Adams on
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Truck Drivers are at risk every time they step into a truck because the cab of the truck they are driving can easily be crushed in a rollover. While manufacturers have long know of this problem, little has been done about it. The fix is cheap and inexpensive, yet the manufacturer’s refuse to admit responsibility…