Truck Accidents

Substance abuse causes thousands of car accidents in the U.S. each year. Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is the usage of drugs and/or alcohol before operating a motor vehicle. DWI is illegal in all 50 states. Commercial drivers may be more likely to suffer substance abuse disorders than typical motorists due to the nature of their... read more

Trucking accidents are often fatal. In 2017, 4,657 fatal vehicle accidents in the U.S. involved large trucks. The vast majority (82%) of those killed in trucking accidents were the occupants of passenger cars; however, hundreds of truck drivers lost their lives as well. If you lost your loved one in a fatal trucking accident in... read more

Some of the most catastrophic collisions on the road involve commercial trucks. Their vast size and weight make them deadly to smaller passenger vehicles and their occupants. In 2017, over 4,600 fatal traffic accidents involved big rigs in the U.S. The majority of fatalities in commercial truck accidents are people in other vehicles. Victims must... read more

Truck accidents often cause catastrophic personal injuries for victims. If you get into a trucking accident in New Mexico, it is crucial to protect your rights by gathering the most important information about your crash and claim. Your ability to obtain evidence of the truck driver or company’s fault for the accident could help you... read more

Broken laws are a common cause of motor vehicle accidents. Truck accidents are no exception. Commercial truck drivers have more laws to follow than average drivers due to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It is up to every truck driver and presiding truck company to know and obey the FMCSA’s rules of operation.... read more