Tractor-trailers can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Because of the great difference in their weight versus passenger cars, truck accidents can result in catastrophic injuries or fatalities. Understanding the common causes of truck collisions and the types of injuries they can cause might help people to take precautionary steps to avoid them. The truck accident […]

Because of the risks of serious injuries and fatalities in collisions involving large trucks, the trucking industry is heavily regulated. It is difficult to operate a commercial truck, and drivers must secure special licenses to drive them. Truck collisions are frequently complex and require extensive investigation to determine the causes. In many cases, truck drivers […]

Collisions involving commercial trucks can be much more catastrophic than other types of vehicle accidents because of the great disparity between the sizes of large trucks and passenger vehicles. While the average passenger car weighs around 4,000 pounds, commercial trucks can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. Determining liability for a truck crash can also […]

In the immediate aftermath of a serious truck accident, it can be difficult to know what to do. The steps that you take after being injured in a collision with a commercial truck are critical for protecting your ability to recover fair compensation. The experienced truck accident attorneys at Raynes & Lawn have written this […]

Collisions involving large trucks and cars are extremely dangerous for the drivers and passengers in the smaller vehicles because the trucks are so much heavier. These accidents are often, but not always, the fault of the truck drivers. Sometimes this type of accident is the car driver’s fault. Other times, both the truck driver and […]