When there is an accident between two people, liability can get complicated. Even when the facts seem straightforward, there may be uncertainties or challenges that keep the process from running smoothly. This complication can increase greatly in an accident between a regular commuter and a commercial truck. There are far more variables, and the chain of liability can be unclear.…
As gifts fly off the shelves this holiday season, they need to be restocked quickly to keep up with the increased demand. It should come as no surprise then to learn that during the last weeks of the year far more commercial trucks are on the road than any other time of year. Though 18-wheelers help keep our economy running,…
Every year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about 500,000 truck accidents occur, resulting in approximately 5,000 deaths. Even when an accident does not result in fatal wounds, survivors are often left with catastrophic injuries that alter their lives forever. Although the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has many strict regulations in place to help prevent…
Big trucks can cause substantial harm in a crash, which can lead to painful injuries, deadly losses, and expensive damage. Although some semi-truck accident survivors are lucky enough to walk away with minor injuries, many more face serious harm, such as broken bones, whiplash, brain injuries, spinal damage, and worse. Dealing with major injuries after a crash can be more…
Truck accidents frequently result in severe and catastrophic injuries that often require long-term or even lifelong medical care and treatment. Given the nature of these injuries, it is particularly crucial to hire experienced legal representation to ensure the responsible party is held liable. At Scarzafava, Basdekis & Dadey, PLLC in Oneonta, our catastrophic injury team will provide the skilled legal…
While it is important to hire an attorney after being injured in an accident, it is particularly critical to have one in a truck accident case, given the inherent complexities and multiple parties that are often involved. Moreover, these accidents often result in severe and catastrophic injuries, which means you could be entitled to substantial damages to compensate you for…
All accidents are a nightmare to deal with, especially when they result in injuries, but the fact is that not all accidents are the same. For example, truck accidents differ greatly from other motor vehicle accidents in a number of ways. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) stated that accidents involving large trucks accounted for 287,000 property damage claims, 77,000…
Driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol continues to be a huge problem in the United States, though the incidences have decreased over the years. Truck drivers are also subject to the temptations and pitfalls associated with alcohol abuse and a tough job. Commercial truck drivers deal with an enormous amount of stress and long hours on the road,…