Truck accidents happen for many reasons. A driver may be going too fast for conditions, they could fall asleep behind the wheel, they could be intoxicated while driving or they could simply make a common driving error like running a red light or drifting over the...
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Federal government relaxes hours of service rules for truckers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, took a big step last month toward relaxing the hours of service (HOS) rules for commercial truck drivers. HOS, which were first implemented more than 80...
How a vicarious liability claim addresses truck accident damages
A commercial vehicle accident can reshape a victim's life. One of these wrecks can leave an individual with serious physical pain and suffering, oftentimes resulting in permanent disability. It can also have a tremendous emotional impact that permeates a commercial...
What is a common carrier and what rules must they follow?
Common carrier liability is important to be familiar with for Washingtonians who have been injured by a bus, taxi or other type of common carrier. Victims of bus, taxi and other types of common carrier accidents can suffer serious injuries and harm in a bus crash or...
Texting and driving rules truck drivers must follow
There are strict rules related to hand-held cell phone use and texting and driving for truck drivers. Serioustruck accidents can be caused by distracted driving and texting while driving which is why there are rules prohibiting it and legal resources available to help...
Important legal protections for truck accident victims
As most Washingtonians know while out driving on Western Washington's busy roadways, sharing the roads with large trucks can be challenging. Unfortunately, commercial vehicle accidents with large trucks can result in serious injuries to victims which is why they...
Kent city employee sentenced to prison for killing pedestrian
Staying focused, staying alert and watching out for the other motorists on the road while behind the wheel is crucial to safe driving. Alcohol influences these capabilities of a person, putting oneself and others in danger. Driving under influence is fatal and...
Driver arrested after hitting woman at bus stop in Bellevue
Unfortunately, accidents can happen at any time to anyone. Pedestrians are often the most vulnerable to serious and fatal injuries, especially if a driver is distracted or under the influence of alcohol.According to recent reports, a pedestrian was admitted in the...
Regulations prohibit commercial drivers from texting and driving
As with passenger car accidents, a major cause of commercial vehicle accidents is distracted driving. In today's digital age, the cell phone may be the most common and dangerous distraction while driving.The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the Pipeline...
Protecting your rights after a commercial vehicle accident
Commercial vehicles play an important role in the movement of goods and products throughout Washington State and the rest of the country. They are practically everywhere - from major highways and interstates as they travel long distances, and in local neighborhoods...
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